(Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) … Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor kicked off the event with a speech that framed the future of biofuels by addressing three key priorities to drive biofuel demand: building out access to higher blends nationwide, positioning biofuels as a climate solution in policy discussions, and expanding consumer awareness of biofuel, as well as highlighting how Growth Energy is working with the new Biden Administration to make these a priority.
“Our industry was built by individuals who know what it means to control their own destiny – to be the architects of their own fate. Over this last year, we have seen how resilient this community can be in the face of extraordinary adversity. Now, we’re going to show the world what this industry can do when the fight is no longer just about survival, but about framing a better, stronger, low-carbon future fueled by homegrown energy,” Skor said in her opening remarks.
U.S. imports of biomass-based diesel, which include biodiesel and renewable diesel, grew 12 percent in 2020 to more than 31,000 barrels per day, increasing for the second consecutive year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is handing over to the Government Accountability Office information on oil refiners that petitioned for exemptions to biofuel blending mandates, in an effort to help the government watchdog investigate the exemption program.
The move shows the Biden administration’s willingness to help scrutinize the so-called small refinery exemption program, which had expanded dramatically during former President Donald Trump’s term.
The disclosed confidential information will include all documents, information and data related to small refinery exemption petitions received by the EPA from the program since its inception, according to a notice on Wednesday in the Federal Register.
91.8 Our first quarter results reflect lower plant production volumes due to severe winter storms in the Gulf Coast region as well as scheduled maintenance at Shreveport. Our full plant turnaround was on track for successful completion as Uri visited North West Louisiana, presenting the challenge of a hard freeze on an entirely idled plant. Our team worked tirelessly to repair the damage and bring the plant back up safely. Demand for our products remains extremely robust and our margin performance reflected that, said CEO Steve Mawer. We also completed the change in our business segment reporting in order to improve transparency and provide insight into the value drivers of our business.
U.S. imports of biomass-based diesel, which include biodiesel and renewable diesel, grew 12% in 2020 to more than 31,000 barrels per day (b/d), increasing for the second consecutive year. Imports of biomass-based diesel increased in 2020 because of growing demand to meet government renewable fuel programs. U.S. consumption of biomass-based diesel, unlike demand for other fuels, remained relatively unaffected by responses to COVID-19 during 2020.
Biodiesel is a mixture of chemical compounds known as alkyl esters and is often combined with petroleum diesel in blends of 5% to 20%, known as B5 to B20, respectively. Renewable diesel is chemically indistinguishable from petroleum diesel, meaning that it meets specifications for use in existing infrastructure and diesel engines. As a result, renewable diesel is not subject to any blending limitations.