The E-Xchange — Ethanol
Analyzing the Impacts of Big Oil’s RFS “Dream Scenario”
The markets were abuzz last week with a rumor about EPA’s pending 2014 RVO proposal that suggested the agency was mulling the idea of cutting the “renewable fuel” portion from 14.4 billion gallons to 13.0 billion. Here's an examination of the likely impacts of “Big Oil’s dream scenario.”
Posted in Corn prices, Ethanol, Gas Prices, Renewable Fuel Standard
Burning Down the Rumor Mill on 2014 RFS Requirements: RVOs must reflect statutory authority
EPA’s proposed rule establishing 2014 RVOs under the RFS is expected to be published soon. Many believe the 2014 RVO will, for the first time ever, require obligated parties to move beyond the status quo and blend volumes of renewable fuel above the so-called “E10 blend wall.”
Posted in Ethanol, EPA, Renewable Fuel Standard
NREL Analysis Affirms the Soundness of E15 and Exposes the Flaws in the CRC Engine Durability Study
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has carefully completed reviewing 43 studies on the effects of E15 on engine durability, emissions, and other factors and issued a report finding that the available literature “…did not show meaningful differences between E15 and E10 in any performance category.”
Ethanol Debate About Fairness to Consumers, Not Subsidies
Apparently, the Wall Street Journal’s zealous defense of the oil industry knows no bounds. Bob Dinneen states why the paper has bet on the wrong horse in this letter to the editor.
Posted in Ethanol, Gas Prices, Oil
July Sees Flat Ethanol Exports, Surge in Imports; DDG Exports Second-Highest Ever
Ethanol exports totaled 35.1 million gallons (mg) in July, up just 3% over June shipments. Imports totaled 56.8 mg, meaning the U.S. was a net importer for the second straight month.
RFA’s Dinneen Writes a Letter in Response to Article by Sen. Inhofe
Bob Dinneen, RFA President and CEO, clears up the facts in response to an article written by Senator Inhofe.
Posted in DDGS, Ethanol, Renewable Fuel Standard
AEC’s Coleman to WSJ: Stop Making Stuff Up
The Wall Street Journal calls cellulosic ethanol a failure. AEC's Brooke Coleman understands that the Journal does not like biofuels, but let’s stop making stuff up. It doesn't serve the interests of readers, he says, who are getting gouged at the pump
Bob Dinneen Straightens Out the Facts in a Letter to the Editor of the WSJ
As in previous cases, the Wall Street Journal is long on opinion and short on fact in its most recent editorial. RFA chief Bob Dinneen looks at a few items that the Journal either ignores or denies.
Posted in Corn prices, Ethanol, Oil, Renewable Identification Numbers, Renewable Fuel Standard
June Ethanol Imports Fall to Lowest Level in Nearly Three Years
U.S. ethanol exports fell to 34 million gallons (mg) in June, down 17% from May and the lowest monthly total since August 2010. Meanwhile, ethanol imports were 35.7 mg in June, meaning the U.S. was a net importer for the first time in six months.
Bob Dinneen to WSJ: Stop Spreading Big Oil’s Misinformation. RINs are Free!
RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen submitted the following letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal in response to a recent column that suggests RINs are behind spiking gas prices.
Posted in Ethanol, Gas Prices, Production, Renewable Fuel Standard
U.S. Ethanol Exports Firm in May; Distillers Grains Exports Hit 1-Year High
U.S. ethanol exports totaled 40.8 million gallons (mg) in May, nearly identical to April’s total of 40.9 mg, according to recently released government data.
Posted in DDGS, Ethanol, Exports, Production
Ethanol on Two Wheels
RFA's Robert White has been riding motorcycles on ethanol-blended fuel for 23 years now without an issue. E10 has become the standard fuel for most Americans. The debate used to be that E10 was not acceptable for motorcycles, but that changed in the past couple of years with the idea of E15. No motorcycles are approved to use E15, yet AMA has made it a top priority to stop. Their pitch to Congress is to stop E15 until testing can be done. White says how about we just follow the label and not use it.
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: CRC’s Engine Durability Highlights Failures on All Fuel Tested
A study released by the Coordinating Research Council (CRC) has been stirring up debate recently. The report looked at the performance of vehicles tested with ethanol blends. After one look at the colorful chart the report provided, one would gather the only failures in the test program were on ethanol blended fuels. That is far from factual. RFA's Kristy Moore explains.
U.S. Ethanol Exports Tumble in April; Imports Lowest in 11 Months
U.S. ethanol exports totaled 40.9 million gallons (mg) in April, down 30% from March and the lowest monthly total since November 2012. Fuel ethanol imports totaled just 17.1 mg.
Posted in DDGS, Ethanol, Exports, Production
A Call for Global Cooperation in Spain
Ed Hubbard had the unique opportunity to participate in the World Biofuels Conference in Seville, but despite the beautiful location, it wasn’t all love for the European Union. Current EU tariffs are proving damaging to its own demand, and the impact would spread to the global biofuel trade. It is clear that Europe’s industry would be better served with a more cooperative approach to trade relations.
Posted in Ethanol, Environment, Exports, Tariff
John Stossel’s a Coward But Why Is the Mainstream Media Afraid of the Facts?
Bob Dinneen recently appeared on John Stossel's program convinced that he would be able to get his points out without editorial bias. Unfortunately, he was wrong. Most of the mainstream media, he says, genuinely don’t understand ethanol. Until that changes, the challenge of breaking through the bias will remain.
Posted in Agriculture, Ethanol, Food, Media
What ILUC? Amazon Deforestation Rates Hit Lowest Point Since at Least 1988
Geoff Cooper responds to US ethanol causing "indirect land use change" and the continuous annual reduction in deforestation rates resulting in the lowest point since 1988.
Posted in Agriculture, Corn, Brazil, Ethanol, Energy, Environment, Land Use
Expanding Trade Opportunities in South Korea and Japan
Kelly Davis recounts her trip to northeast Asia as part of a trade mission to discuss U.S. ethanol policy, import and export capabilities, trends in corn co-products, and other important issues.
Phillips 66 May Find the Renewable Fuel Standard Unstoppable Despite Herculean Effort to Stop It
Phillips 66 CEO Greg Garland said the RFS was “unworkable”. Bob Dinneen says that’s just silly talk. The RFS is a proven success having stimulated investment, created jobs, and significantly lowered our dependence on foreign oil.
Posted in E15, Ethanol, Oil, Renewable Fuel Standard
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