LATEST NEWS

17 hours ago

CME Group announces first trade of ethanol RINs futures

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:BusinessCME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, has announced the first ethanol renewable identification number (RINs) futures contract was cleared over CME ClearPort. This trade was brokered by StarFuels Inc. READ MORE

17 hours ago

USDA announces payments to advanced ethanol producers

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Feedstocks, Business, PolicyThe USDA has announced $14 million payments to advanced biofuel 162 producers in 38 states under the Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels. More than a dozen ethanol producers will receive payments under the latest round of funding. READ MORE

17 hours ago

AGP permanently closes corn processing plant in Hastings, Neb.

BY Ag Processing Inc. Found In:BusinessAg Processing Inc., a cooperative, has announced that it has permanently shut down operations of its corn processing plant at Hastings, Neb. The plant had been on an extended shutdown since February 1, 2013 amid challenging economic conditions. READ MORE

May 17, 2013

Scientists develop 'green' pretreatment of miscanthus for biofuel

BY University of Illinois Found In:Feedstocks, CellulosicTwo University of Illinois scientists have developed an environmentally friendly and more economical way of pretreating miscanthus in the biofuel production process. The technique uses butadiene sulfone, which can be recovered. READ MORE

May 17, 2013

Maize growers form international alliance

BY U.S. Grains Council Found In:Markets, FeedstocksThe U.S. Grains Council, along with the National Corn Growers Association, MAIZAR, representing Argentina producers and the maize supply chain and ABRAMILHO (Brazilian Association of Corn Producers) have formed an alliance. READ MORE

May 17, 2013

Financing complete on Brazil's first commercial 2G ethanol plant

BY Susanne Retka SchillFound In:Cellulosic, BusinessFinancing is now complete on GranBio's 22 MMgy cellulosic plant in Brazil using BetaRenewables conversion technology. Vonnie Estes appointed managing director of new U.S. office. READ MORE

May 16, 2013

Moniz confirmed as secretary of energy

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:PolicyThe Senate has unanimously confirmed Ernest Moniz as the Secretary of Energy by a vote of 96 to 0. Moniz was nominated by President Obama in March. He will replace former Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, who announced his resignation on Feb. 1. READ MORE

INDUSTRY EVENTS

International Fuel Ethanol
Workshop & Expo

June 10-13, 2013
America's Center
St. Louis, Missouri

National Advanced Biofuels Conference & Expo

September 10-12, 2013
CenturyLink Center Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska

Algae Biomass Summit

September 30-3, 2013
Hilton Orlando
Orlando, Florida

International Biomass Conference & Expo

March 24-26, 2014
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida