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US ethanol industry eyes CCS to boost long-term demand

May 31, 2022
US ethanol industry is eyeing carbon capture and sequestration projects to boost long-term demand. Producers are exploring lower carbon intensities in markets with low carbon fuel standards and sustainable aviation fuel. The voluntary carbon credit market for tech-based capture could attract interest. Listen to the podcast for insights on evolving CCS interest in US ethanol.
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  • US ethanol industry exploring carbon capture for emissions reduction and new revenue streams
  • Consideration of lower carbon intensities in markets and future industries like sustainable aviation fuel from ethanol

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Importance of Carbon Capture and Sequestration for U.S. Ethanol Producers

U.S. ethanol producers are increasingly focusing on carbon capture and sequestration to reduce emissions and explore new revenue streams. The podcast discusses how ethanol plants capture pure CO2 for various applications and are now considering sequestration. Several pipeline projects aim to connect these plants for efficient carbon capture, potentially reducing carbon intensity and generating higher value in markets like California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard.

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