Minneapolis, May 7 – The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Biofuels) and KS95 FM teamed up today to reward drivers at the Winner station on Snelling Avenue in Roseville who chose E15 during an hour-long promotion.

From 12pm to 1 pm, MN Biofuels and KS95 rewarded drivers who chose E15 with prizes that included tickets to the Minnesota Twins, $20 in cash, tickets to the Minnesota Zoo, tickets to Valley Fair, gift cards to Chili’s and KS95 merchandise.

Rudy Pavich, from KS95’s Morning Show, was at the station with MN Biofuels’ staff to educate drivers on the benefits of using E15.

“Today’s event was our fourth event in four weeks with KS95. At each event, we’ve found more and more drivers are interested in switching to a fuel that is cheaper at the pump, curbs greenhouse gas emissions, boosts Minnesota’s economy and makes America more energy independent,” said Tim Rudnicki, executive director at MN Biofuels.

Prior to today’s event, both MN Biofuels and KS95 were previously promoting E15 at the Stop N Shop station in Minneapolis on April 29, Now Mart in New Hope on April 24 and the Holiday station on County Road 24 in Plymouth on April 18.

Senator Says Trump Administration Plan to Abandon Promised Transparency Rewards Oil Companies at Expense of Nation’s Renewable Fuel Producers

Senator Tina Smith

May 2, 2019

Press Release

U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) said today the Trump Administration’s plan to go back on its promise to name which U.S. oil refineries are allowed to avoid requirements to blend renewable fuels into the nation’s fuel supply could ultimately contribute to job losses across rural America and strike another blow to the nation’s struggling farm economy.

Sen. Smith, who has been an outspoken advocate to expand the use of renewable fuels, said hiding the identity of refineries that receive special Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waivers to the nation’s biofuels laws will help big oil companies at the expense of the nation’s renewable industry.

The waivers cut the amount of corn-based ethanol and other renewables that is blended into the nation’s gasoline and diesel supply, reducing demand for agriculture products at a time when farmers have already been hit hard by low farm prices and trade disruptions.

“The EPA promised to increase transparency and publish the names of refineries that get exemptions from our nation’s renewable fuels laws. Now it’s abandoning that promise,” said Sen. Smith.

“The transparency is necessary because last year EPA granted a ‘financial hardship’ waiver to an oil refinery owned by billionaire Carl Icahn, saving him tens of millions of dollars. Such waivers have also gone to refineries owned by profitable oil companies like Exxon-Mobil and Chevron. In 2018, the waivers cut demand for ethanol by more than a billion gallons, according to the Minnesota Biofuels Association. That’s just wrong and it’s hurting Minnesota’s economy.” Sen. Smith said the EPA’s plan to be more transparent was eliminated after the White House and the oil industry pushed to end it.

She said she also remains skeptical of a reported White House-brokered “compromise plan” between the oil industry and corn industry. “I’ll be watching to ensure that any compromise coming out of the Administration does not further hurt Minnesota’s ethanol and renewable fuels industry,” she said.

Read the original article: U.S. Sen. Tina Smith Says EPA Plan to Hide Which Refineries Are Allowed to Stop Blending Renewable Fuels Would Hurt Farmers, Rural Communities

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Minneapolis, May 3 – Thirty students from Dawson Boyd High School visited Granite Falls Energy yesterday in Granite Falls to learn about homegrown renewable energy production.

During the tour, the students learned about the various processes of ethanol production at Granite Falls Energy, which produces 64 million gallons of ethanol a year.

“The ethanol industry is a vital economic driver within rural Minnesota and tours like these highlight the ethanol production process and its role in creating jobs and enhancing our environment," said Cory Heinrich, plant manager of Granite Falls Energy. 

The students, from grades 9 to 12, learned about incoming grain grading, grain handling, fermentation, grain storage, combined heat and power operations, dried distiller grain production and storage, liquefaction and ethanol storage and shipment.

The tour was organized by the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association, (MN Biofuels) a non-profit trade organization that represents the ethanol industry in Minnesota. Granite Falls Energy is a member of MN Biofuels.

“It’s important for students to learn how ethanol reduces harmful greenhouse gas emissions, gives consumers savings at the pump and boosts Minnesota’s economy while making America more energy independent,” said Tim Rudnicki, executive director of MN Biofuels.

Granite Falls Energy began operations in November 2005 and is comprised of over 900 investors. It currently has 42 employees.

Dawson Boyd High School’s agriculture teacher, John Shurb, said it was important for his students to understand how biofuels impact and interact with the local economy, environment and agriculture.

"We really enjoyed the tour from seeing the process from when the corn comes in to when it goes out as a finished product. The impact to our local economies was interesting to hear about and we enjoyed seeing the processes the plant uses to reduce their environmental impact," he said.

Hydrite

May 1, 2019

Press Release

Hydrite Chemical Co., an integrated manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and related services, is pleased to announce its partnership with Archangel and expand its product offering to include a full-line of antibiotics for the biofuels industry.

Hydrite is proud to add antibiotics to its existing product line which includes antibiotic-free and antimicrobial solutions.  Hydrite offers both antibiotic and non-antibiotic antimicrobial technology for fermentation, propagation, and upstream and downstream ethanol processes. 

Hydrite’s products and unique formulations serve the ethanol industry in a variety of applications.  Hydrite provides fully integrated lab services designed to help solve the toughest formulation issues and provides professional reports detailing the results and solution recommendations.

Scott Cumming, Biofuels Market Manager for Hydrite, commented, “Our partnership with Archangel is a testament to our commitment to offer quality materials and services to our customers.  Hydrite and Archangel have built a successful business partnership to now include antibiotics products to better serve the growing needs of new and existing customers in the biofuels industry.”

Allen Ziegler, CEO of Archangel Inc. stated, “The partnership between Hydrite and Archangel forms one of the most comprehensive product portfolios in the biofuel industry, and further extends Hydrite’s technical and onsite service capabilities.”

Hydrite has developed a reputation within the industry for providing the distinct combination of excellence in chemical manufacturing and distribution with the most comprehensive level of technical expertise available.  To learn more, visit www.hydrite.com or call 262-792-1450.

About Hydrite Chemical Co.

Hydrite, a family-owned company established in 1929, is one of the largest independent providers of chemicals and related services in the United States.  Headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Hydrite has a network of manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and laboratories located in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, California, and Texas with nearly 1,000 employees in 25 states.  Hydrite owns and operates a private fleet of over 255 units including tractors, van trailers, tankers, and railcars.

Hydrite offers expertise in chemical distribution and manufacturing, food and dairy sanitation, organic processing, liquid sulfites, foam control, water treatment, and compliance management services.

With over 5,000 items in its product portfolio, Hydrite’s dedicated chemists, engineers, and technical service staff have extensive knowledge and experience to solve the most challenging formulation problems.  Hydrite has a strong commitment to quality and customer responsiveness, and offers superior products and innovative solutions.

About Archangel

Archangel Inc. specializes in antimicrobial technology including proprietary antibiotic free, inorganic and antibiotic formulations.  With over 25 years’ experience developing and applying antimicrobials, Archangel provides options to customize unique antimicrobial programs tailored to plant needs.

Headquartered in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Archangel holds numerous antimicrobial and process patents, and through an innovative and comprehensive approach, is rapidly being recognized as the company to turn to for the best bacterial control.

Archangel’s exclusive, patent-pending packaging reduces chemical exposure to plant personnel while preserving the integrity of the product.

Archangel’s complete product line caters to the biofuel, beverage alcohol, aquaculture, and agriculture industries, in addition to its technical and laboratory services to meet the unique and specific needs of its customers. 

Read the original press release: Hydrite to Offer Antibiotics Product Line through Partnership with Archangel

Ethanol Producer Magazine

April 23, 2019

By Lisa Gibson

The 2019 Ethanol Producer Award winners have been selected. Following a nomination period and voting process that included Ethanol Producer Magazine editorial staff and editorial board members, EPM is proud to announce this year’s winners. They are as follows:

Project of the Year: Flint Hills Resources Fairmont in Fairmont, Nebraska. Flint Hills installed Fluid Quip Process Technologies’ Maximized Stillage Coproduct system.

Collaboration of the Year: Homeland Energy Solutions in Lawler, Iowa, and Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits. The companies implemented a fermentation project together.

Board of the Year: Heartland Corn Products, Winthrop, Minnesota

Workplace of the Year: Arkalon Ethanol, Liberal, Kansas.

Good Neighbor Award: Marquis Energy-Wisconsin, Necedah, Wisconsin.

Read the original article: 2019 Ethanol Producer Award Winners Announced