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American Alliance for Biomanufacturing launched to boost bio-based product demand

American Alliance for Biomanufacturing launched to boost bio-based product demand

May 22, 2025 |

In Washington, Tuesday marked the official launch of the American Alliance for Biomanufacturing (AAB), a new coalition of industry leaders committed to advancing U.S. leadership in biomanufacturing innovation, competitiveness, and resilience. The Alliance brings together essential stakeholders from across the industrial biomanufacturing ecosystem to address critical challenges and opportunities in a rapidly evolving sector that […]

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EPA sends 2026 RVO proposal and 2024 cellulosic RIN waiver to OMB for approval

EPA sends 2026 RVO proposal and 2024 cellulosic RIN waiver to OMB for approval

May 19, 2025 |

In Washington, ProFarmer reports the Environmental Protection Agency has sent its proposal for the renewable volume obligation (RVO) for 2026 and beyond, together with its final rule to partially waive the 2024 cellulosic biofuel mandate, to the White House Office of Management and Budget for approval. The report says unconfirmed reports expect the biodiesel mandate […]

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EPA plans to rapidly approve many SRE applications

EPA plans to rapidly approve many SRE applications

May 15, 2025 |

In Washington, Reuters reports the Environmental Protection Agency plans to rule on dozens of the 161 small refinery exemption petitions currently pending review. The Trump Administration says the backlog is due to the Biden Administration’s refusal to rule on them and has promised to make quick work of them. The EPA administrator told a congressional […]

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Budzinski, Nunn introduce legislation to boost biofuels and biomanufacturing

Budzinski, Nunn introduce legislation to boost biofuels and biomanufacturing

May 12, 2025 |

In Washington, DC, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) and Congressman Zach Nunn (R-IA) have introduced the Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at expanding biofuel and biobased manufacturing opportunities across the United States. The proposed legislation modernizes the USDA’s Section 9003 program by increasing access to grants, streamlining the loan guarantee process, […]

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Congress people submit bill for Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act 

Congress people submit bill for Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act 

May 12, 2025 |

In Washington, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced the Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act (Ag BIO Act), a bipartisan bill to support the biofuel economy in Illinois and across the country. The legislation updates the USDA’s Section 9003 program to expand access to grants, streamline loan guarantees, and provide $100 million in mandatory […]

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EIA data shows SAF production doubled between Dec. 2024 and Feb. 2025

EIA data shows SAF production doubled between Dec. 2024 and Feb. 2025

May 6, 2025 |

In Washington, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is growing in the United States as new capacity comes online. U.S. production of Other Biofuels, the category the Energy Information Agency uses to capture SAF in its Petroleum Supply Monthly, approximately doubled from December 2024 to February 2025. Prior to 2025, renewable naphtha and renewable propane, which […]

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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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WSU resarchers produce sugar from corn stalks

WSU resarchers produce sugar from corn stalks

May 6, 2025 |

In Washington state, scientists at Washington State University have found a new way to produce sugar from corn stalks and other crop waste, potentially opening a new pathway to sustainable biofuels. Newly published in Bioresource Technology, their experimental process used ammonium sulfite-based alkali salts to convert corn stover — leftover corn stalks, husks, and other […]

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U.S. Reps. Mike Carey and Miller-Meeks introduce 2G Biofuel Producer Tax Credit bill

U.S. Reps. Mike Carey and Miller-Meeks introduce 2G Biofuel Producer Tax Credit bill

May 5, 2025 |

In Washington, U.S. Reps. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-Iowa-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to extend tax incentives that strengthen the biofuels sector. The Second-Generation Biofuel Producer Tax Credit provides a tax credit of up to $1.01 per gallon of qualifying advanced biofuels, such as […]

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Ethanol stocks fall as exports increase

Ethanol stocks fall as exports increase

April 30, 2025 |

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports ethanol production rose slightly 1.04 million barrels per day as some plants came out of seasonal maintenance and Iowa State University researchers said crush margins returned to positive territory for the average plant in the state. Stocks fell to a 15-week low despite the increased production, however, to 25.389 […]

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