Tag: Washington

Ethanol stocks fall to lowest level of 2026

Ethanol stocks fall to lowest level of 2026

July 13, 2026 |

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 […]

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USDA biorefinery loan guarantee program update prohibits debt writedown

USDA biorefinery loan guarantee program update prohibits debt writedown

July 9, 2026 |

In Washington, an updated federal rule took effect July 9 for the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Program, also known as the Section 9003 Program. The program provides loan guarantees of up to $250 million to assist with the development, construction and retrofitting of facilities that produce advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals and biobased products, […]

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U.S. ethanol stocks hit lowest level of 2026

U.S. ethanol stocks hit lowest level of 2026

July 8, 2026 |

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol inventories fell sharply last week to 23.928 million barrels, their lowest level since early January, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Stocks declined by 762,000 barrels from the previous week and were slightly below year-ago levels, reflecting strong domestic demand. Ethanol production […]

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Ethanol exports jump 11% in May over April

Ethanol exports jump 11% in May over April

July 8, 2026 |

In Washington, U.S. ethanol exports totaled 189.7 million gallons (mg) in May, rebounding 11% from April’s sharp downturn as shipments strengthened across most major markets. Canada remained the leading destination for denatured fuel ethanol, with exports climbing 18% to a six-month high of 76.3 mg. Exports to the European Union, led by the Netherlands, increased 15% to 39.1 mg, […]

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RFA thanks Trump administration for supporting reciprocal tariff on Brazilian ethanol

RFA thanks Trump administration for supporting reciprocal tariff on Brazilian ethanol

July 6, 2026 |

In Washington, in testimony at the U.S. International Trade Commission, the Renewable Fuels Association expressed its gratitude to the Trump administration for its “steadfast commitment to removing unfair barriers to U.S. ethanol exports shipped to Brazil and around the globe” and noted it “strongly supports” the reciprocal tariff applied to imports from Brazil. “Prior to […]

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Regenerative agriculture rules providing opportunity for biofuel feedstock

Regenerative agriculture rules providing opportunity for biofuel feedstock

June 30, 2026 |

In Washington, recent release of the USDA’s final rule on Regenerative Agricultural Biofuel Feedstocks, together with the President’s Executive Order Advancing the Future of Agriculture, represents a significant step forward for science-based policy that rewards farmers who adopt innovative practices, reduces dependence on imported agricultural inputs and strengthens America’s position as the global leader in […]

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Poll shows ever more voters support RFS

Poll shows ever more voters support RFS

June 30, 2026 |

In Washington, a new nationwide poll of more than 2,000 registered voters found a strong majority of Americans support the Renewable Fuel Standard and believe renewable fuels—like ethanol—play a key role in enhancing national energy security. A record 74 percent of registered voters support the Renewable Fuel Standard, with just 12 percent opposed to the […]

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Twelve recently opened AirPlant One

Twelve recently opened AirPlant One

June 29, 2026 |

In Washington state, Twelve recently opened AirPlant One, the first commercial-scale facility in the United States to produce E-Jet fuel – a power-to-liquid (PtL), drop-in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from CO2 and renewable electricity – and E-Naphtha™, a foundational building block for thousands of everyday products. The ribbon cutting, held at the Moses Lake, […]

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REG buys Imperium Grays Harbor biodiesel facility

REG buys Imperium Grays Harbor biodiesel facility

June 25, 2026 |

In Washington state, Imperium Renewables, Inc. closed the sale of Imperium’s assets, including Imperium Grays Harbor, LLC, to Renewable Energy Group (REGI). REG paid Imperium $15.0 million in cash and issued 1.675 million shares of REG common stock in exchange for substantially all of Imperium’s assets, including the 100-million-gallon nameplate biodiesel refinery and terminal at the […]

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Growth Energy files motion to support EPA in appeals court over RVOs

Growth Energy files motion to support EPA in appeals court over RVOs

June 24, 2026 |

In Washington, Growth Energy filed a motion to intervene in support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) v. EPA et al. (Case No. 26-1132). In a set of eight consolidated cases, CBD and several other organizations, […]

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