Archive for December, 2009
RIN SERIES - 11
Submitted by DTN Ethanol Blog
Profitability of today’s fuel supplier is affected by how well they understand the regulations that they operate within. Recognizing this, we have provided a series of briefings to help you better understand the regulatory arena you are operating in today, and that you face tomorrow.
Ethanol Groups Challenge Calif.’s Carbon Emissions Plan
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Ethanol Groups Challenge Calif.’s Carbon Emissions Plan
Submitted by DTN Ethanol Blog
Two major ethanol groups — the Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy — are challenging the constitutionality of California’s low-carbon fuel standard, which allows the state to regulate greenhouse gas emissions by automobiles, according to a news release.
Nebraska Ethanol Plant Sells at Auction
Argentina Plans to Mandate 3% Ethanol Blend Next Year
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Argentina Plans to Mandate 3% Ethanol Blend Next Year
Submitted by DTN Ethanol Blog
Argentina will begin blending 3 percent ethanol into gasoline used for transportation starting Jan. 1, according to Roberto Salafia, a commercial attache at the country’s embassy in Washington, D.C.
ALL Fuels Challenges Valero’s Wis. Ethanol Plant Purchase
The Proposed Advanced Fuel Standard - RIN Series 10
Group Challenges TN Fuel Blending Act
Hawkeye Files for [...]
RFA Claims ‘Unfair’ Hearing With CARB
Submitted by DTN Ethanol Blog
Renewable Fuels Association President Bob Dinneen claims the California Air Resources Board didn’t give ethanol groups a fair hearing on the state’s proposed low-carbon fuel standard.
RIN Series - 8
Market Factors Influencing RIN Values
CA Ethanol Plant to Get New Start
RIN Series - 7
What is the Lifetime of a RIN?
Rentech to Provide Jet [...]
CA Ethanol Plant to Get New Start
Submitted by DTN Ethanol Blog
Cupertino, Calif.-based AE Biofuels Inc. and Cilion Inc. have reached an agreement that will allow AE to retrofit an idled 55-million-gallon corn ethanol plant in Keyes, Calif., for cellulosic ethanol production.
RIN Series - 7
What is the Lifetime of a RIN?
Rentech to Provide Jet Fuel to 13 Airlines
Mission NewEnergy, Valero Ink 5-Year [...]
Mission NewEnergy, Valero Ink 5-Year Biodiesel Supply Deal
Submitted by DTN Ethanol Blog
Australia-based biodiesel company Mission NewEnergy Ltd. Friday announced it has entered into a five-year supply agreement with Valero Energy Corp. to supply up to 60 million gallons, or 200,000 tonnes, of biodiesel per year.
Commercial Cellulosic Ethanol Production Planned in Wash.
Two Firms to Advise Ethanol Plants on Reporting CO2 to EPA
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Analysts: Ethanol Shippers Stung by Bankruptcies
Submitted by DTN Ethanol Blog
The ethanol shipping market remains in the lurch as the recovery gets under way. Demand for railcars to move ethanol across the country has decreased after the financial crash of last year curtailed lending and pushed a number of ethanol plants, most notably VeraSun Energy Corp., into bankruptcy.
Governor’s Coalition Urges Quick [...]
Biodiesel Needs Tax Extension
Submitted by DTN Ethanol Blog
The $1-per-gallon blenders tax credit is set to expire at the end of 2009. Biodiesel and soybean groups are pushing Congress to extend the credit.
Ethanol Group RFA Seeks EPA Clarification on E15 Waiver
EDUCATIONAL SERIES: How Are RINs Tracked?
Canada Ethanol Industry Lags US
Guest Editorial: EPA Appears Caught in a Catch 22
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Guest Editorial: EPA Appears Caught in a Catch 22
Submitted by DTN Ethanol Blog
Two key timing issues have essentially paralyzed the Environmental Protection Agency at this point regarding the Renewable Fuels Standard. The first is the pending issuance of the much-awaited final rules for RFS2, and the second is the Nov. 30 deadline for the 2010 mandates. It appears that EPA cannot issue one [...]
