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Statement on Ohio train derailment

Statement on Ohio train derailment

July 12, 2012

After reviewing the facts of the Columbus, OH, train derailment as reported, the Renewable Fuels Association issued the following statement.

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First Station in the Nation Offers E15 in Kansas

First Station in the Nation Offers E15 in Kansas

July 11, 2012

(July 11, 2012) Lawrence, KS – For the first time in nearly three decades, American drivers can now choose a new fueling option at the pump.  The nation’s first E15 (15 percent ethanol/85 percent gas

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RFA chief offers strong defense of RFS

July 10, 2012

Today, RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

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Canadian, US biofuel leaders praise partnership between nations

July 03, 2012

The Canadian Renewable Fuels Association (CRFA) and the U.S. Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) sent a letter praising the United States - Canada Clean Energy Dialogue Action Plan II.

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Ethanol Safety Seminar Scheduled for Raleigh, NC

Ethanol Safety Seminar Scheduled for Raleigh, NC

July 02, 2012

The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), Norfolk Southern Railroad, and Novozymes North America, Inc. will co-host a free Ethanol Safety Seminar in Raleigh, NC on July 11th.

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Global Ethanol Production to Reach 85.2 Billion Litres in 2012

Global Ethanol Production to Reach 85.2 Billion Litres in 2012

June 26, 2012

Today the GRFA in cooperation with F.O. Licht released its Global Annual Ethanol Production Forecast. The GRFA forecasts fuel ethanol production to hit 85.2 billion litres in 2012.

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IISD Report’s Financial Backing Draws Suspicion

IISD Report’s Financial Backing Draws Suspicion

June 22, 2012

Today, the Global Renewable Fuels Alliance (GRFA) called into question the findings, motives and financial backing of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and its new report.

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G20 Failing on Commitment to Reduce Oil Subsidies

G20 Failing on Commitment to Reduce Oil Subsidies

June 20, 2012

The Global Renewable Fuels Alliance (GRFA) reacted to an Oil Change International report that confirmed that the G20 promise to reduce crude oil subsidies is failing.

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RFA and Bobby Likis Partnership take Automotive Technician Ethanol Education to the Next Level

RFA and Bobby Likis Partnership take Automotive Technician Ethanol Education to the Next Level

June 19, 2012

The RFA and automotive expert, car-talk host Bobby Likis today announced their extended collaboration on an ethanol educational outreach to automotive service professionals.

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With final OK, RFA offers tools to help retailers sell E15

With final OK, RFA offers tools to help retailers sell E15

June 15, 2012

After three years of unprecedented fuel testing and regulatory scrutiny, the Obama Administration has given its final approval for the sale of E15 ethanol blends under the waiver conditions set by the

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April Ethanol, Distiller Grains Exports Down from March

April Ethanol, Distiller Grains Exports Down from March

June 08, 2012

U.S. ethanol exports (denatured and undenatured, non-beverage) totaled 74.4 million gallons (mg) in April.

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AEC Applauds Senator Coons, Senator Moran and Co-Sponsors of Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act

AEC Applauds Senator Coons, Senator Moran and Co-Sponsors of Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act

June 07, 2012

The AEC released a statement today applauding the leadership of Senator Christopher Coons (D-DE), Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) and the co-sponsors of the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act

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Ethanol Safety Information for Two Iowa Towns

Ethanol Safety Information for Two Iowa Towns

June 06, 2012

The Renewable Fuels Association, CN Railway and the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association will co-host two Ethanol Safety Seminars in Iowa next week in Dubuque and Waterloo.

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“Wolves are at the door” of US ethanol industry

“Wolves are at the door” of US ethanol industry

June 06, 2012

Addressing a gathering of thousands of leading ethanol industry pioneers at the FEW yesterday, RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen talks about the importance of maintaining the RFS.

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Faulty testing produces “meaningless” results in oil and auto industry study on E15

Faulty testing produces “meaningless” results in oil and auto industry study on E15

May 16, 2012

A report released today by the oil and auto industries on E15 and other higher level ethanol blends is fundamentally flawed, noted both the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the RFA.

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Ethanol Safety Seminar to be Held in Rockford, IL

Ethanol Safety Seminar to be Held in Rockford, IL

May 15, 2012

he Renewable Fuels Association, CN Railway and Adkins Energy will co-host an Ethanol Safety Seminar in Rockford, IL on May 22nd.

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New University Study: Ethanol Reduced Gas Prices by More than $1 in 2011

New University Study: Ethanol Reduced Gas Prices by More than $1 in 2011

May 15, 2012

America’s growing use of domestically-produced ethanol reduced wholesale gasoline prices by an average of $1.09 per gallon in 2011, according to updated research.

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AEC Applauds White House Support for Clean Energy Manufacturing

AEC Applauds White House Support for Clean Energy Manufacturing

May 08, 2012

In response to President Obama’s speech at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering NanoTech Complex in Albany, NY, the Advanced Ethanol Council issued a statement.

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Biofuels Making Substantial Contribution to Global Economy: GRFA

Biofuels Making Substantial Contribution to Global Economy: GRFA

May 08, 2012

The biofuels industry contributed $277.3 billion to the global economy in 2010 according to a new report commissioned by the Global Renewable Fuels Alliance.

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Prebuttal to oil industry E15 media call

Prebuttal to oil industry E15 media call

May 03, 2012

Later this morning, the American Petroleum Institute (API) will host a press call designed to outline their concerns about E15.

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