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Biofuel groups eye ocean shipping as new ethanol demand source

Shipping burns 70 billion to 80 billion gallons of fuel a year, and ethanol groups want even a 5% slice. Maersk, Vale and X-Press Feeders are already testing the pitch.

Study finds bariatric surgery can raise alcohol peak levels

Bariatric surgery has been tied to faster ethanol absorption and higher peaks, and a Nature BAR-trial paper tracks RYGB and sleeve gastrectomy over three years.

Ethanol monitoring continues after Morgan County train derailment

Air monitoring near the Emory River found no ethanol levels of concern after a June 11 derailment that sent four or five tank cars off track.

Yeast nutrient blend demand rises on bioethanol and semiconductor cleaning growth

U.S. ethanol exports are set for a second record year, keeping dry-grind yeast nutrition demand firm while semiconductor chemistry adds a second growth leg.

Corn ethanol's farm impact fouls water, harms health, report says

EPA said the RFS left a modest environmental loss even as 30 million corn acres fed ethanol. In Iowa, nitrate contamination and birth-defect risk were part of the ledger.

Jun 16, 2026·2 min read

Palm oil rises on Indonesia biodiesel expectations, traders eye B50 hopes

Palm oil futures in Malaysia jumped 93 ringgit, or 2.07%, as B50 hopes in Indonesia pointed to tighter vegetable oil supply and firmer domestic demand.

Jun 16, 2026·2 min read

Solar tops natural gas in CAISO as batteries reshape grid

Solar passed natural gas in CAISO for the first time in January-May, as battery storage and imports cut gas generation 60% from 2024.

Jun 16, 2026·2 min read

India launches E100 at 183 outlets to cut fuel imports

India opened E100 at 183 IndianOil outlets as E20 blending hit 19.93% in July 2025, reviving the import-cutting pitch.

India approves E100 fuel, automakers prepare ethanol vehicle launches

India cleared E100 fuel, but the real test is whether automakers, retailers and older cars can keep up. Maruti has already launched a flex-fuel model.

Maritime fuel rules could open new market for U.S. ethanol

U.S. ethanol groups say 5% of the marine fuel market could add 4 billion to 5 billion gallons a year. Maersk has already run 100% ethanol sailings.

NPS closes Rock Creek Campground after ethanol spill from train derailment

Ethanol concentrations rose upstream of Rock Creek Campground, prompting the National Park Service to close the 11-site tent campground and nearby Nemo Day Use Area.

Brazil tests ethanol-powered electricity in global first for sugarcane fuel

Brazil’s first ethanol-to-power trial tested whether sugarcane fuel could run a 381 MW plant and open a new grid market. It was billed as a world first.

U.S. biodiesel exports fall in April as trade activity weakens

U.S. biodiesel exports slid to 19,808.6 metric tons in April, leaving producers with less export relief as margins and inventories stay under pressure.

U.S. tariff proposal raises uncertainty in global ethanol trade

A 25% U.S. tariff proposal on Brazil put ethanol market access back at the center of Section 301, with comments due July 1 and a hearing set for July 6.

Brazil raises June soybean export forecast to 14.38 million tons

Anec lifted June soybean exports to 14.38 million tons, up 16.3% from last week and enough to keep Brazil under pressure to hold a possible record pace.

India's ethanol push hits flex-fuel and feedstock hurdles

India’s ethanol push is running into fleet and feedstock limits. Higher blends are advancing, but E85 outlets, flex-fuel cars and grain supply still lag.

Jun 13, 2026·4 min read

Indonesia sets June biodiesel index price at Rp14,643 per liter

Indonesia lifted its June biodiesel index to Rp14,643 a liter, a monthly benchmark that moves subsidy costs, blending economics and palm-oil-linked fuel policy.

Jun 13, 2026·2 min read

Highwater Ethanol reports Q2 results, closes $14.3 million tax credit sale

Highwater Ethanol closed a $14.3 million sale of 2025 Section 45Z credits as it filed second-quarter results and reported 4,749 membership units outstanding.

Jun 13, 2026·2 min read

USDA leaves 2026-27 corn ethanol demand forecast unchanged at 5.6 billion bushels

USDA held 2026-27 corn ethanol demand at 5.6 billion bushels, trimming 2025-26 slightly to 5.575 billion as the broader corn outlook stayed steady.

Jun 12, 2026·2 min read