Distillers Distillery technology from around the world
New distillation, fermentation, yeast and enzyme technology, energy and carbon savings, water and effluent, maturation, automation and packaging: short summaries with a link to every original report, checked twice a day.
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- Technology, China,
Chinese plant certified for ethanol from steel mill waste gas
The Hebei Shoulang facility, using LanzaTech technology, has received ISCC EU RCF certification for ethanol made from steel mill waste gases. The certification is described as a world first for this pathway.
- Technology, United States,
Gevo North Dakota tour traces corn-to-ethanol-to-storage chain
A tour of Gevo's North Dakota facility followed the process from farm to fuel and on to permanent carbon storage. The account describes how the operation links feedstock, ethanol production and sequestration.
- Technology, Brazil,
Carbon-negative ethanol advances through CO2 capture and circular economy methods
Brazilian coverage describes efforts to make ethanol carbon-negative by capturing CO2 alongside circular economy practices. New industrial technologies are being pursued to support this goal.
- Technology, United Kingdom,
Research shows high-gravity wash can significantly cut distillery carbon footprint
A new study demonstrates that distilling stronger wash can reduce carbon emissions across Scotch whisky production by 16 percent. Increasing alcohol concentration prior to distillation lowers the thermal energy required per unit of spirit produced.
Fermentation & yeast
- Technology, China,
Chinese plant certified for ethanol from steel mill waste gas
The Hebei Shoulang facility, using LanzaTech technology, has received ISCC EU RCF certification for ethanol made from steel mill waste gases. The certification is described as a world first for this pathway.
- Technology, Global,
Three yeast strains convert sugarcane field waste into bioethanol
Researchers describe a combination of three yeast strains that ferments sugarcane field residue into bioethanol at scale. The approach targets residues that are usually left unused after harvest.
- Technology, Global,
Yeast dose and wort density tuned to raise alcohol from sorghum
Research examines how adjusting yeast dosage and wort density can increase alcohol yield from red sorghum. The findings target fermentation performance for grain-based feedstocks.
- Technology, Global,
Precision fermentation expands from fuel and feed into food
Precision fermentation, a technique long used in fuel and animal feed, is now being applied to food production. The shift suggests fermentation platforms built for ethanol and feed could be repurposed for new products.
Enzymes & feedstock
- Technology, United States,
ADM two-phase investment lifts Columbus corn grind to 20 million bushels
ADM's two-phase investment at its Columbus plant is reported to raise corn grinding capacity to 20 million bushels. The project expands the facility's processing throughput.
- Technology, United States,
ADM invests to increase corn processing at Nebraska facility
ADM is investing in its Nebraska facility to raise corn processing volumes. The project adds capacity at an existing plant.
- Technology, Brazil,
Brazil sorghum output rises as demand and exports accelerate
Brazilian sorghum production is climbing as domestic demand and exports grow.
- Technology, Vietnam,
Research highlights Vietnam rice field residues for advanced biorefinery conversion
Scientific analysis identifies agricultural straw and husks from Vietnam's rice paddies as viable biorefinery feedstocks. Converting these residues enables large-scale production of cellulosic biofuels and biochemicals without stressing food crops.
Distillation & dehydration
Maturation & ageing
- Technology, United Kingdom,
Compass Box launches new 10-year-old blended whisky
Compass Box has released a new 10-year-old whisky. The product is positioned around transparency about its contents.
- Technology, Australia,
Archie Rose unveils new Australian whisky core range
Archie Rose and co-owner Chris Hemsworth have launched a new core range of Australian whisky. The release marks the next stage in the brand's product evolution.
Energy & carbon
- Technology, United States,
Gevo North Dakota tour traces corn-to-ethanol-to-storage chain
A tour of Gevo's North Dakota facility followed the process from farm to fuel and on to permanent carbon storage. The account describes how the operation links feedstock, ethanol production and sequestration.
- Technology, Brazil,
Carbon-negative ethanol advances through CO2 capture and circular economy methods
Brazilian coverage describes efforts to make ethanol carbon-negative by capturing CO2 alongside circular economy practices. New industrial technologies are being pursued to support this goal.
- Technology, United Kingdom,
Research shows high-gravity wash can significantly cut distillery carbon footprint
A new study demonstrates that distilling stronger wash can reduce carbon emissions across Scotch whisky production by 16 percent. Increasing alcohol concentration prior to distillation lowers the thermal energy required per unit of spirit produced.
Co-products & DDGS
- Technology, Global,
Two-stage fermentation converts spent coffee grounds into yeast biomass
Researchers report a two-stage fermentation process that turns spent coffee grounds into yeast biomass and active hydrogenases. The approach uses an agricultural waste stream as the substrate.
- Technology, Brazil,
Second-crop feedstocks extend Brazil's bioeconomy value chain beyond grain
An article describes how second-season crops are expanding Brazil's bioeconomy value chain beyond grain production. The focus is on the wider range of products derived from these crops.
- Technology, Brazil,
Be8 begins receiving wheat for integrated ethanol and gluten plant
Renewable energy company Be8 has started receiving wheat at its industrial site in Passo Fundo, Brazil. The new complex integrates grain ethanol production with high-protein vital wheat gluten extraction.
- Technology, United Kingdom,
Celtic Renewables secures funding to advance Scottish biorefinery operations
Scottish green biotechnology company Celtic Renewables has secured fresh funding to support its commercial biorefinery. The plant converts whisky distilling byproducts into valuable bio-based chemicals and biofuels.
Fuel ethanol & SAF
- Technology, Brazil,
Brazil's corn ethanol may bring new industrial competitiveness
An opinion piece argues that corn ethanol is opening a new era of industrial competitiveness in Brazil. It questions which producers are ready to compete in this expanding segment.
- Technology, Guatemala,
Guatemala begins E10 blending mandate, opening export market
Guatemala has started an E10 ethanol blending mandate, according to a US industry report. The mandate creates a new market opportunity for US ethanol exporters.
- Technology, Brazil,
Embrapii reviews progress and challenges in Embrapa Agroenergia projects
Embrapii is tracking the advances and difficulties of research projects run by Embrapa Agroenergia. The update covers the status of bioenergy development work in Brazil.
- Technology, United States,
Purdue consortium to test biodiesel and ethanol blends in diesel engines
Purdue University has formed a biofuels consortium focused on bringing biodiesel and ethanol blends into diesel engine use. The effort aims to evaluate how these blends perform in diesel applications.
- Technology, India,
BPCL wins CHT innovation award for CLRTO technology at ETM-2026
Bharat Petroleum has received a CHT Innovation Award for 2025–26 for its CLRTO technology, presented at the ETM-2026 event. The recognition highlights the technology's innovation in the Indian energy sector.
- Technology, Ghana,
Systematic review maps Ghana's bioethanol gap and regional lessons
A systematic review assesses the gaps in Ghana's bioethanol sector and compares lessons from other regional efforts. It sets out where development remains limited.
- Technology, India,
SunBridge BioEnergy starts commercial grain-based ethanol output in Madhya Pradesh
SunBridge BioEnergy has begun commercial production of grain-based ethanol at its plant in Madhya Pradesh, India. The start-up marks the facility's move from commissioning to routine operation.
- Technology, United States,
SIUE expands ethanol research centre with 17 million dollar investment
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is expanding its National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center through a 17 million dollar funding package. The upgrade will enhance pilot-scale testing for biofuels, advanced bioproducts, and bioprocess technologies.
- Technology, India,
SED to build advanced 2G ethanol biorefinery in India
SED is set to develop an advanced second-generation ethanol biorefinery in India. The facility will convert non-food agricultural residues into renewable bioethanol using modern processing technologies.
Automation, sensors & AI
- Technology, United States,
Fire at Green Plains ethanol plant in York controlled
A fire at the Green Plains ethanol plant in York has been brought under control, with no injuries reported. Details on the cause and damage were not included in the report.
- Technology, China,
DeepSeek and Moonshot reportedly used GPT-6 Astra for training
Reports say Chinese AI firms DeepSeek and Moonshot used OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra to train their latest models. The reports come amid OpenAI's crackdown on model distillation.
- Technology, Brazil,
TOTVS discusses AI and cloud in agribusiness and bioenergy management
Software firm TOTVS addresses how artificial intelligence and cloud platforms are being applied to agribusiness management. Bioenergy is part of the discussion.
- Technology, Global,
Historic whisky producer unlocks major savings through artificial intelligence implementation
A 140-year-old whisky producer has achieved 10 million dollars in cost reductions by deploying artificial intelligence. The technological deployment optimized operational workflows and manufacturing efficiencies across the heritage distilling business.
- Technology, Brazil,
Tereos expands industrial automation and artificial intelligence across processing plants
Sugar and ethanol producer Tereos is ramping up digital automation and AI deployment across its production units. The initiative focuses on enhancing operational efficiency, predictive maintenance, and real-time process optimisation.
Packaging
- Technology, Global,
Amcor packaging wins awards for two consumer product brands
Amcor has received awards for packaging developed for the Every Man Jack and Ocean Potion brands. The recognition concerns the packaging designs themselves.
- Technology, United States,
California paper bottle facility expands commercial production for spirits brands
A dedicated paper bottle manufacturing facility in California has marked two years of continuous operations. The plant supplies alternative low-carbon packaging formats to US spirits and beverage brands shifting from traditional glass.
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