In the UK, a new analysis from the Climate Ethanol Alliance comparing marine fuel prices in the first half of 2026 finds ethanol became increasingly competitive with conventional marine fuels on an energy-equivalent basis, particularly during oil market disruptions caused by the Iran conflict. While very low sulfur fuel oil remained the lowest-cost option, ethanol […]
In India, Outlook India reports the country’s Food Corporation of India supplied 6.35 million metric tons of rice to ethanol producers between June 2025 and June 2026 at prices nearly 40% below its average procurement cost, according to a government statement. The rice, valued at $1.5 billion, was sold under the Open Market Sale Scheme […]
In New York state, ethanol is an alcohol used in a vast number of industrial and household applications. When dehydrogenated—in this case, stripped of some of its hydrogen atoms—it yields another important compound: acetaldehyde, which is used to make resins, dyes, perfumes and synthetic flavors, among many other products. But currently available catalysts for ethanol […]
In Vietnam, the Investor reports Duc Giang Chemicals Group plans to sell its 50,000-metric-ton-per-year ethanol plant in Lam Dong province, just two years after acquiring and reviving the facility. The company said the business has made only a limited contribution to revenue and authorized management to seek buyers and complete the sale in 2026. Duc […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production jumped to 1.094 million barrels per day last week after slipping earlier in the month. With profit margins remaining healthy, producers were able to increase stocks to 24.481 million barrels despite significantly higher exports at 158,000 barrels per day, nearly double the […]
In Brazil, the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved financing of R$ 60.5 million for the Coamo Agroindustrial Cooperativa, with the objective of expanding the capacity of grain storage and improving the logistics infrastructure in two units in Paraná. With the resources, five silos with a total capacity of 32,700 tons in […]
In Brazil, CMA CGM Group, Copersucar, AGEO Terminais and Bunker One successfully completed a bioethanol bunkering operation for the CMA CGM IRON, the first 13,000 TEU tri-fuel certified engine containership, at the Port of Santos on July 12, 2026. This pioneering operation represents a major milestone for the decarbonization of maritime transport, positions Brazil among […]
In Brazil, Valor Economico reports the National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) approved on Tuesday a resolution that temporarily raises to 32% (E32) from 30% the mandatory percentage of the mixture of anhydrous ethanol added to gasoline marketed throughout the country. According to the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), the measure will have 180 days, […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Agency reports ethanol inventories dropped to 23.928 million barrels last week, the lowest level since early January. Stocks fell by 762,000 barrels from the previous week and were slightly below year-ago levels, indicating continued strong domestic demand. Ethanol production averaged 1.093 million barrels per day, down from […]
In California, Aemetis, Inc. says its ethanol and renewable natural gas subsidiaries have received funds from the sales of $18 million of Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credits. The sales include a $6 million tax credit generated by 2025 ethanol production and $12 million in tax credits generated by year-to-date 2026 ethanol and renewable […]
