In Brazil, CEPEA reports prices for both anhydrous and hydrous ethanol rose more significantly in the last week of July in São Paulo state. Besides the fact that the production mix is higher for sugar and the smaller ethanol production, sellers were firm, asking for higher quotations. Between July 28 and August 1st, the CEPEA/ESALQ […]
In Brazil, Potential Group will invest R$ 2 billion in the construction of a corn ethanol plant in Lapa (PR), where the company projects to have a mega-complex of biofuels taking advantage of the potential of Paraná as a major grain producer and the growing demand for bioenergy, the company’s vice president, Carlos Eduardo Hammerschmidt, […]
In Nebraska, with little to no efficiency gains remaining in the ethanol production process, AgVault has developed a next generation fermentation technology solution designed to significantly improve the profitability of existing ethanol production facilities. Using low-cost carbohydrate production from existing ethanol facilities, the technology creates significant value-added products such as high grade yeasts and yeast […]
In Washington, U.S. ethanol exports totaled 173.7 million gallons (mg) in June, down 6% from May amid volatility in key markets but still 30% higher than year-ago levels. Canada remained the top destination, increasing 6% to a six-month high of 64.9 mg. Exports to India surged 158% to 24.2 mg, the largest volume in five […]
In Ohio, The Andersons has acquired the remaining 49.9% ownership interest in TAMH from a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corp. (Marathon) for $425 million, inclusive of $40 million of working capital (a net purchase price of $385 million). The transaction closed on July 31, 2025, funded with cash on hand and debt from existing credit […]
In Belgium, ePure says that according to several media reports, EU officials have confirmed that ethanol is not included in the scope of the July 28 EU-US trade agreement. Likewise, ethanol is not mentioned in either the White House fact sheet or the European Commission fact sheet on the deal. As the details of the […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production fell slightly on the week to 1.078 million barrels, losing 7,000 bpd on average compared to the week prior, even while crush margins continued to improve. Stocks rose further to 24.444 million barrels, up 809,000 against last week’s level. Exports rose again […]
In Cambodia, the Kampuchea Thmey Daily newspaper the Xingtai Shunhe Biotechnology Co., Ltd. from Hebei Province, China, have expressed their interest in investing in clean energy and renewable energy to help improve energy security and ensure reduced environmental impacts in Cambodia. The investment objective was discussed during a meeting between the Secretary General of the […]
In India, MoneyControl reports that officials within the government are concerned about the volume of corn being diverted to ethanol production as the push to achieve higher blends continues. Corn consumption for ethanol production is increasing at such a rate that the country is at risk of becoming a corn net importer rather than exporter. […]
In the UK, Bloomberg reports that the impending closures of the country’s two largest ethanol plants due to significantly increased imports from the US following a new UK-US trade deal allowing for duty-free imports will also threaten other industries such as beef and beer production. The two ethanol plants represent 80% of the country’s CO2 […]
