Tag: ethanol

Chinese researchers say electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction will produce carbon neustral ethanol

Chinese researchers say electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction will produce carbon neustral ethanol

June 2, 2025 |

In China, electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (eCO2RR) to produce value-added multi-carbon (C2+) products, especially ethanol, represents an effective strategy for sustainable energy conversion and achieving carbon neutrality. Although copper (Cu) is the standard electrocatalyst for C2+ product formation, it has inherent limitations related to its density, mechanical strength, susceptibility to corrosive environments, and the ongoing […]

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Mizzou researchers draw on cells with frozen ethanol, electron beams and purple-tinted microbes

Mizzou researchers draw on cells with frozen ethanol, electron beams and purple-tinted microbes

May 21, 2025 |

In Missouri, imagine drawing on something as delicate as a living cell—without damaging it. Researchers at the University of Missouri have made this discovery using an unexpected combination of tools: frozen ethanol, electron beams and purple-tinted microbes. By advancing a method called ice lithography, the team was able to etch incredibly small, detailed patterns directly […]

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US Attorney charges ethanol marketing company with fraude

US Attorney charges ethanol marketing company with fraude

May 19, 2025 |

In Louisiana, Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced the filing of a bill of information charging Plano, Texas-based MUREX MANAGEMENT, INC. (“MMI”), with aiding and abetting transactions that defrauded financial institutions, including the failed New Orleans-based First NBC Bank. According to the bill of information, MMI was the management company of an affiliate that engaged […]

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UK gives over beef and ethanol market share in US trade deal

UK gives over beef and ethanol market share in US trade deal

May 8, 2025 |

In the UK, the highly anticipated UK-USA framework agreement has been announced. In return for the removal of 25% additional tariffs on steel and aluminium, and a quota of 100,000 cars at a duty of 10%, the UK Government has made concessions on two sectors of agriculture. Specifically, the US will have access to the […]

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Iowa’s economy already feeling the bite from stagnant corn demand from ethanol

Iowa’s economy already feeling the bite from stagnant corn demand from ethanol

May 7, 2025 |

In Iowa, according to a new economic contribution study, Iowa biofuels production has begun to reflect stagnant corn demand throughout the agriculture economy. The direct impacts of biofuels still remain strong, but the multiplying effects of corn and soybean purchases have been reduced as commodity prices fell. Decision Innovation Solutions (DIS) conducted the study, commissioned […]

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India approves another 2.8M tons of rice for ethanol feedstock

India approves another 2.8M tons of rice for ethanol feedstock

May 7, 2025 |

In India, the Hindu Business Line newspaper reports the government has approved the use of another 2.8 million metric tons of rice for use as ethanol feedstock on top of the 2.4 million tons approved earlier in the season. The move comes on the back of lower sugarcane production for ethanol while the government is […]

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Eco-Energy signs exclusivity agreement with Green Plains to market ethanol

Eco-Energy signs exclusivity agreement with Green Plains to market ethanol

May 7, 2025 |

In Brazil, Eco-Energy, a Copersucar subsidiary that operates in the United States in the marketing and distribution of ethanol, logistics and transportation services, and also natural gas, has just signed an exclusivity agreement with Green Plains Inc. Under the new agreement, Eco-Energy will assume, on an exclusive basis, the marketing and distribution of all ethanol […]

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Verbio hits initial milestone for world’s first large-scale rapeseed-based ethenolysis plant

Verbio hits initial milestone for world’s first large-scale rapeseed-based ethenolysis plant

May 7, 2025 |

In Germany, the initial milestone in the construction of the world’s first large-scale ethenolysis plant based on rapeseed oil methyl ester has been reached: the first distillation column has been erected. Starting in 2026, large quantities of renewable molecules for the chemical industry will be produced at the Verbio site in Bitterfeld. These specialty chemicals […]

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Ethanol exports surge 41% in March

Ethanol exports surge 41% in March

May 6, 2025 |

In Washington, U.S. ethanol exports rebounded sharply in March, surging 41% to 195.8 million gallons (mg) amid broad-based improvements across most major markets. Shipments were 23% higher than year-ago levels. March also marked Canada’s fourth consecutive year as the leading destination for U.S. ethanol, with exports climbing 27% to a six-month high of 64.5 mg—accounting for two-thirds of March’s […]

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Brazil working to boost DDGS export possibilities as corn ethanol production soars

Brazil working to boost DDGS export possibilities as corn ethanol production soars

May 1, 2025 |

In Brazil, UkrAgroConsult reports the country is eyeing potential export markets for its DDGS supplies that are rapidly increasing on the back of rapid corn ethanol production expansion. China is becoming a target market following the opening of Mexico, the UK, Canada, and Vietnam. However, China doesn’t yet have a bilateral sanitary agreement but negotiations […]

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