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Ethanol production falls slightly but mostly steady

Ethanol production falls slightly but mostly steady

June 12, 2024 |

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports ethanol production fell slightly last week but was about on par compared to last year at 1.023 million barrels a day. Stocks are also building back up following the drawdown during maintenance season, reaching a three-week high at 23.222 million barrels. Ethanol imports remained strong at 125,000 barrels a […]

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Ethanol production rises to highest levels since March

Ethanol production rises to highest levels since March

June 6, 2024 |

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production rose last week to the highest level seen since March at 1.072 million barrels per day as maintenance season ended and facilities came back online. Despite increased production and lower exports week-on-week, stocks fell to a six-month low of 23.052 million barrels. […]

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Japanese researchers find persimmon tannin helps certain yeast grow 8.9X better in ethanol

Japanese researchers find persimmon tannin helps certain yeast grow 8.9X better in ethanol

June 5, 2024 |

In Japan, a study by Osaka Metropolitan University found that persimmon tannin helps the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae grow 8.9 times better in ethanol, attributing this to the antioxidative properties of the tannin which reduce stress but do not protect cell membranes. The researchers explored persimmon tannin because it is known for its antioxidative properties. “In […]

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Fluid Quip Technologies integrates DCO technology at Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company

Fluid Quip Technologies integrates DCO technology at Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company

June 4, 2024 |

In Iowa, Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT) proudly announces the integration of its groundbreaking Distillers Corn Oil (DCO) Technology at the Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) in Benson, Minnesota. This innovative technology promises to deliver an average 20% increase in distillers corn oil yields and reduce energy costs through enhanced solids control in evaporators. FQT’s DCO […]

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Corn use for ethanol and soy for biodiesel fall due to season maintenance

Corn use for ethanol and soy for biodiesel fall due to season maintenance

June 3, 2024 |

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports USDA data shows April corn use for ethanol production fell 12% to 416.92 million bushels in April from the month prior due to seasonal maintenance closures. Despite the temporary closures and lower ethanol and DDGS production as a result, corn usage for ethanol remains on track for the year. […]

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FS confirms geological feasibility of BECCS project 

FS confirms geological feasibility of BECCS project 

May 31, 2024 |

In Brazil, FS, a producer of ethanol and animal nutrition said it has just completed technical studies that prove suitable geological conditions for injecting carbon dioxide (CO2), emitted in the fermentation phase of biofuel production, in the subsoil.  The firm said it could become the world’s first ethanol producer with a negative carbon footprint and […]

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Corn-based ethanol likely left out of US SAF market

Corn-based ethanol likely left out of US SAF market

May 30, 2024 |

In Washington, Reuters reports that almost no corn-based ethanol will qualify for the sustainable aviation fuel credit under the rules recently released by the Treasury Department. The controversy surrounding the use of ethanol as SAF feedstock has been fueled by the revision of the GREET model that could have included or excluded it due to […]

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USGC sends delegation to Europe aimed at boosting ethanol blends

USGC sends delegation to Europe aimed at boosting ethanol blends

May 27, 2024 |

In Norway, the European Union (EU) has committed to ambitious carbon-reduction goals centered around E10 blending across its member states, and the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) recently sent a delegation to the region to build relationships with industry stakeholders and policymakers to further support the EU’s climate initiatives. The team arrived in Oslo, Norway and […]

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Verbio starts construction to convert South Bend ethanol plant into biorefinery

Verbio starts construction to convert South Bend ethanol plant into biorefinery

May 23, 2024 |

In Indiana, Verbio started construction to convert its South Bend ethanol plant into the second integrated biorefinery plant in North America. Members of Verbio management and public officials gathered this morning in South Bend to hold a groundbreaking ceremony for this next milestone. The facility will incorporate both the production of renewable natural gas (RNG) […]

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Ethanol producer cross over 1 million tons sometime

Ethanol producer cross over 1 million tons sometime

May 22, 2024 |

In Illinois, Brownfield Ag News reports that some ethanol plants are coming out of planned maintenance early to take advantage of the summer driving season that kicks off next week. As a result, ethanol production rose slightly to break above 1 million barrels per day, Stocks almost rose back to the level seen just a […]

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