2011 Ethanol Exports Total 1.19 Billion Gallons; Brazil Accounts for One-Third of Shipments
2011 was a huge year for ethanol exports. According to government data released this morning, the year ended with record monthly ethanol exports of 172.7 million gallons (mg) in December. More than 40% of December exports went to Brazil.
NEC Scholarship Recipient Essay Rises Above the Rest
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Renewable Fuels Foundation (RFF) believe it is important for students interested in the biofuels and renewable fuels industry to have an opportunity to explore what the industry has to offer them by meeting with and talking to experts and industry leaders at the National Ethanol Conference. This essay submitted by a scholarship recipient was among some of the outstanding applicants.
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Outstanding Essay from NEC Scholarship Recipient
For the third consecutive year, the RFA and RFF offered scholarships to students in higher education for a chance to receive a complementary registration at the 17th Annual National Ethanol Conference. Applicants were asked to explain how this scholarship will assist them in achieving their academic and/or career goals in 500 words or less. This year, two essays stood out above the rest.
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