In Vietnam, VNA News reports the on again-off again Dung Quat ethanol plant is set to begin full operations this month as the country seeks to reduce its exposure to volatile fuel markets and implement its E10 mandate with domestic supply. The facility came online in January to begin its ramp up to full capacity, […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports ethanol exports soared during the first week of April to 203,000 barrels, pushing 2026 ethanol exports to date well above those in 2025 that broke records. Supporting those strong exports are increased production, reaching 1.116 million bpd that week, 41,000 higher than the week prior and 95,000 higher than […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports Vale has agreed to charter new ethanol-powered Guaibamax grade vessels from Shandong Shipping Corporation, the first of which will be ready for commissioning before the end of the decade. The 25-year charter agreement is set to reduce iron ore shipping emissions by 90% in the first ever charter for vessels whose […]
In Brazil, Folha de São Paulo reports the Minister of Mines and Energy says ethanol blending will rise 32% in the first half of the year to reduce the external dependence of the fuel. The country will also seek self-sufficiency in diesel production. The current mixture of ethanol in gasoline is 30%. “The world will […]
In Belgium, ePure says the European Commission’s new recommendation that the EU could increase its use of biofuels as a way to boost energy security and reduce dependence on fossil oil is yet another reminder of the strategic importance of renewable ethanol in an increasingly uncertain geopolitical climate. European ethanol biorefineries producing food, feed, fuel […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production slid last week to 1.075 million barrels, the lowest in two months but still slightly higher than the same time last year. The lower level may be due to earlier seasonal maitenance as most ethanol plants were still estimated to be running […]
In Brazil, hydrogen production from ethanol, especially when derived from biomass, is a particularly promising pathway in the Brazilian context. Brazil has a well-established infrastructure for producing, distributing, and using this biofuel, opening the door to technological solutions that add value to ethanol and expand its role in the energy transition. A study led by […]
In the UK, CropEnergies AG, Mannheim, Germany, welcomes the UK Government’s decision to provide substantial financial support to CropEnergies’ British subsidiary Ensus UK Ltd, Wilton, UK. The UK Government has agreed a funding package worth around GBP 100 million (ca. EUR 115 million) to keep the plant in a ready to operate standby mode, ensuring […]
In Australia, converting sugarcane waste to biofuel could become more environmentally friendly and cost-effective, thanks to a joint project at The University of Queensland and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. Researchers has successfully tested a process to simplify the preparation of sugarcane waste, known as bagasse. The research was published in Biofuels, Bioproducts and […]
In Belgium, ePure says the newly announced trade agreement between the EU and Australia is the latest blow to Europe’s renewable ethanol industry and agriculture sector at large, who are already reeling from the EU-Mercosur deal. The EU-Australia deal gives duty-free EU access to 10,000 tons of Australian ethanol: a major concession on a highly […]
