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Gulf Ethanol Explores International Partnership
- Gulf Ethanol announced today that it has initiated negotiations with representatives of government and industry of the nation of Uruguay.
Gulf Ethanol Launches Texas Cellulose Project
- Gulf Ethanol announced today the launch of its advanced initiative to develop alternative fuel stock for the production of Ethanol. Ethanol produced from food crops, such as corn or sugar, often create upward pressure on food prices.
Gulf Ethanol Pursues Texas Fuels Initiative (BIZ)
The State of Texas has launched an initiative to develop alternative fuel sources in the State of Texas based on renewable fuel sources called "biofuels." The program includes efforts to have one of two national biofuels research centers to be built by the U.S. Department of Energy located in Texas.
Gulf Ethanol VP Addresses Environmental Advantages in Radio InterviewAn interview with William Carmichael, VP of Operations at Gulf Ethanol Corp. was aired by radio station KPFT FM 90.1 in Houston during the 5 o'clock drive time on Wednesday, May 2. The news broadcast focused on the positive environmental issues of ethanol and the plans that Gulf Ethanol has for their facility in Houston.
Gulf Ethanol Announces LOI to Purchase Production Facility
Announced they have entered into a Letter of Intent to purchase a portion of the GALCO plant located in the Bayport Industrial District of Houston, TX. Initial evaluations indicate that the facility can be modified to produce ethanol or bio-diesel fuel in volumes up to 30 million gallons per year.
Gulf Ethanol Welcomes Incoming CEO
Thomas J. Cloud has joined as the new CEO and will hold a position on the board as an executive director during the phased expansion. Mr. Cloud brings over 40 years of experience in banking, ranching and the oil and gas industry to bear on Gulf Ethanol's mission to drive ethanol production and distribution.
Louisiana Moves Towards Increased In-State Ethanol and Biodiesel Use and Production
On June 12, Louisiana Governor Blano signed HB 685 into law. The bill mandates the sale of ethanol and biodiesel throughout the state, requiring ethanol fuel to make up two percent by volume of the gasoline sold. This requirement for ethanol and biodiesel will occur six months after in-state production capacities reach 50 million and 10 million gallons.(Sources: Governor Blanco Press Release and EERE Network News )
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Gulf Ethanol Corporation Grows Supplier and Producer Manufacturer Network. Though a recent business relations exploration junket through Trindad, Gulf Enthanol contiunes to grow and expand their network of suppliers, shippers and producers of ethanol and blended fuels.
Gulf Ethanol to Increase Burgeoning Brazil Markets Flourishing Business developments expands Gulf Ethanol Corporation's reach into Brazil and surrounding countries. Total producing and potential deliverables of 1.65 billion gallons of blended fuel and raw ethanol for distribution. Additional Supply and Export Resources Exploited in So. America
E85 Now Legal for Retail Sale in Florida
The ethanol-gasoline blend E85 is now legal for retail sale in the State of Florida . Up until now strict fuel regulations had prohibited the sale of E85 to the public. Currently there are only two federal E85 sites in Florida , but more than 400,000 flex-fuel vehicles on the roads. Groups like the National Ethanol Vehicle Association (NEVC) and First Coast Biofuels plan to work with vendors to place E85 on the public market quickly.
To Find an E85 Fueling Station Near You LOOK HERE.
Source: National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition
MTBE is now banned in nineteen of the fifty United States, and several more states have pending legislation to ban it.
The annual demand for ethanol in the United States has doubled over the last four years to a projected 4.5 billion gallons in 2006. The National Energy Policy Act of 2005 (H.R. 6) passed by Congress will increase ethanol use even further by mandating that a minimum of 7.5 billion gallons of ethanol. The comprehensive energy legislation includes a nationwide renewable fuels standard (RFS) that will double the use of ethanol and biodiesel by 2012.
The Federal Ethanol Program Gasoline marketers (not ethanol producers) can claim the federal ethanol tax incentive. It is designed to encourage gasoline marketers and blenders to utilize ethanol, thereby increasing demand for ethanol and enhancing energy security.
U.S. Ethanol Demands Increase U.S. ethanol supplies continued to increase in the month of April, immediately prior to oil refiners’ voluntary elimination of MTBE. According to Energy Information Administration data, stocks of ethanol reached a new pinnacle of 9.087 million barrels, or more than 380 million gallons. (Source: Renewable Fuels Association)
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