U.S. fuel ethanol production was down 7% the week ending April 12, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 17. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down slightly and exports expanded by more than 12%.
A record volume of sugarcane was processed during Brazil’s recently completed 2023-’24 harvest season, according to UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association. Ethanol production also set a new record, with a significant boost from corn.
The ethanol and ethanol co-product industry continues to be a main economic driver in Nebraska, producing near-historic averages in 2020, despite lower ethanol prices and COVID-related production issues, according to a new study.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by nearly 2% the week ending April 5, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 10. Ethanol stocks were down nearly 1% and exports expanded by 120%.
Trident Automation leverages its industry experience and innovation to help ethanol producers maintain and install distributed control systems.
Data collection, storage and reporting are vital to ethanol plant operations. A Minnesota-based software integrator is automating those functions to help producers optimize business processes and drive financial success.
Whitefox Technologies has announced that IGPC Ethanol Inc. will install the Whitefox ICE membrane dehydration system at its ethanol plant located in Aylmer, Ontario. The installation project is anticipated to be completed during Q4 2024.
Is the diaphragm filter press a viable alternative to the centrifuge decanters used in dry mill DDGS production? A pair of engineers from the U.S. and China think so.
Rex American Resources Inc. on March 28 released financial results for its fiscal Q4, reporting near record profits for both the three-month period and the full year. Sales volumes for ethanol and coproducts were up.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up nearly 1% the week ending March 22, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on March 27. Ethanol stocks were up slightly while exports were down 37%.
Green Plains Inc. has begun commissioning of the York, Nebraska, demonstration facility combining Fluid Quip Technologies’ precision separation and processing technology (MSC) with Shell Fiber Conversion Technology (SFCT).
The U.S. EPA on March 21 released updated RIN data, reporting that nearly 2.02 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in February, up from 1.91 billion generated the previous month and 1.76 billion generated in February of last year.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up 2% the week ending March 15, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on March 20. Ethanol stocks were up nearly 1% and exports were up more than 8%.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced sugarcane processing in late February continued to trend above the previous year. Ethanol production, particularly from corn feedstock, was also up significantly.
Preliminary agenda released for 40th annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo
By BBI International
March 15, 2024
Ethanol Producer Magazine announced this week the preliminary agenda for the 2024 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) taking place June 10-12, 2024 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was down 3% the week ending March 8, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on March 13. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down 1% and exports were up 11%.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration increased its forecasts for 2024 and 2025 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released March 12. The forecast for 2024 fuel ethanol blending was also revised up.
Archer Daniels Midland Co. on March 12 released fourth quarter financial results, reporting improved results for its Carbohydrate Solutions segment, supported strong demand for ethanol exports and higher ethanol production.
Despite volatile ethanol margins during the second half of 2023, Alto Ingredients Inc. President and CEO Bryan McGregor reported that both the company’s Q4 and full year 2023 financial results significantly outperformed the same periods of 2022.
Aemetis Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on March 7, reporting the company achieved important milestones in its biodiesel, RNG, ethanol, SAF and carbon capture business segments last year.
Gevo Inc. has reported that efforts are continuing to secure a U.S. DOE loan guarantee to support the construction of its proposed SAF facility. Gevo also reported that its RNG project in Iowa operated at 91% capacity during Q4.
By creating optimal conditions to maximize corn oil output, Fluid Quip Technologies’ pretreatment system gives ethanol producers an unfussy method to maximize production.
Disc stack centrifuges and tricanters are familiar and effective tools in distillers corn oil (DCO) extraction. However, challenges arise from upstream processes and over 50 unique plant variables, influencing optimal extraction.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was down approximately 2% the week ending March 1, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on March 6. Ethanol stocks were up slightly and exports were up 45%.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced that sugarcane processing during the first half of February was up when compared to same period of the previous year. Ethanol production and sales were also up significantly.
Spraying Systems Co., a seasoned partner to the ethanol industry, has expanded its offering of fermentation tank cleaning technology.
Total U.S. operable biofuels production capacity fell slightly in December, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Total feedstock consumption was up when compared to both the previous month and December 2022.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was down less than 1% the week ending Feb. 23, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Feb.28. Ethanol stocks were up 2%, reaching the highest level since March 2023, and exports were down 55%.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up slightly the week ending Feb. 16, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Feb. 22. Ethanol stocks were down more than 1% and exports were up nearly 59%
The Andersons Inc. released fourth quarter results on Feb. 20, reporting that the company’s four ethanol plants achieved record production for the three-month period. The Renewables segment also reported record pretax income.
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