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Lux Research Podcast: Interview with CE+P's President/CEO
When you think of ethanol, you probably think of corn: at least in America, where corn ethanol has become a common addition to everyone's gas tank. This week, we speak with Dave Rubenstein who's trying to change that by growing sugarcane in California's Imperial Valley. Anthony, Amy, and Karthik discuss the economics of ethanol, long term opportunities in sustainable aviation fuel and chemicals, the challenges with water, and more. Lux Research is the leading provider of sustainable innovation research and advisory services, helping clients drive growth through insights on novel sciences, emerging technology, and consumer trends.
Companies set to pitch to panel of investors at the North American SAF Conference & Expo
SAF Magazine announced this week that CE+P was one of six companies selected to pitch to a group of investors at Pitch Day at the 2024 North American SAF Conference & Expo, taking place Sept. 11-13 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre in Saint Paul, Minnesota. CE+P's President/CEO David Rubenstein will present on behalf of the company. The first project, Sugar Valley Energy, LLC, could produce up to 61 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) annually.
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to California Ethanol+Power
CEO Dave Rubenstein presented these slides at ABLC March 2024, hosted by The Digest. The Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference (ABLC) on Next-Gen Projects & Technologies, ABLC NEXT 2024, will take place at the Hotel Nikko in San Francisco, October 23-25, 2024. 600+ delegates from 400+ companies active in advanced bioeconomy development & deployment are expected to join.
CE+P to Partner with International Agribusiness Experts Booker Tate Ltd. on Sugar Valley Energy Sugarcane and Ethanol Production
California Ethanol + Power (CE+P) has named international sugar and agribusiness consultant Booker Tate Ltd. to help guide sugarcane cultivation plans and ethanol production for Sugar Valley Energy, an approximately $650 Million 160-acre sugarcane ethanol refinery and bioenergy facility planned near Brawley in Imperial County.
Location, Location, Location – A Vital Component to Making SAF Accessible
Some 20+ years ago, as California announced plans to reduce transportation emissions through carbon reduction mandates and diversification of its energy portfolio, an inspired group of Imperial Valley farmers came up with an idea. Fast forward to today, and that idea is on the verge of reality in the form of Sugar Valley Energy, a shovel-ready 160-acre bioenergy campus surrounded by 500,000 acres of fertile farmland with robust senior water rights. And local farmers, many of whom currently are growing and exporting hay or feed grasses to Asia and the middle east, stand to earn better and more consistent wages growing the sugarcane to be purposed for ethanol and energy products, including bioelectricity and pipeline-grade biogas.
TerraNova Capital Engaged to Raise Equity for Sugar Valley Energy
Brawley, Calif. (February 27, 2024) — Sugar Valley Energy, a new 160-acre bioenergy campus planned in California’s Imperial Valley has added New York-based TerraNova Capital Equities, Inc. to its finance team to lead marketing and placement of equity capital for the $1 billion project. The 25-year-old investment bank focuses on the small-to-middle market and provides equity and debt solutions to its clients. TerraNova’s renewables focus includes solar, food waste, plastic and battery recycling technologies, and clean energy technologies, with a recent initiative in clean power (solar, geothermal and hydro) data centers.
Sugar Valley Energy Bio-refinery to Address Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market
Sugar Valley Energy, a new 160-acre bioenergy campus planned in California’s Imperial Valley, intends to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel for the airline industry, announced California Ethanol + Power CEO and President David Rubenstein today. The project could produce up to 61 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) annually.
CE+P Meets with California State Treasurer Fiona Ma
CE+P’s David Rubenstein met with California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CAEATFA Executive Director Dr. Claudia Quezada, and Deputy Treasurer Khaim Morton at the December board meeting of CAEATFA, which last week affirmed Sugar Valley Energy’s importance to the future of California’s sustainable, low-carbon fuels portfolio.
CE+P Tests Water-Saving Drip Irrigation System For Sugarcane Feedstock
Low-carbon energy developer California Ethanol + Power (CE+P) announced its team has planted sugarcane test crops using a water-saving drip irrigation system for its planned Sugar Valley Energy biorefinery and energy campus in the Imperial Valley. Projections and early results indicate drip irrigation will reduce overall water needed to grow the sugarcane crop by 30 percent, reduce fertilizer needs by 20 percent, while increasing the overall crop yield by approximately 12 percent per acre.
Drip Irrigation Pilot Program Introduced To Achieve 30% Reduction in Water Requirements For New Sugar Valley Energy Sugarcane Crop
Low-carbon energy developer California Ethanol + Power (CE+P) announced its team has planted sugarcane test crops using a water-saving drip irrigation system for its planned Sugar Valley Energy biorefinery and energy campus in the Imperial Valley. Projections and early results indicate drip irrigation will reduce overall water needed to grow the sugarcane crop by 30%, reduce fertilizer needs by 20%, while increasing the overall crop yield by approximately 12% per acre.