04.24.2024
Biodiesel output strong in Q2; producers start locking in Q3-Q4 sales
A second producer echoed this sentiment and said they have had to work a bit harder to secure feedstock to line it up with sales at the right time.
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There was a favorable move for fuel producers in the HOBO spread today with soybean oil futures falling and heating oil prices moving higher. Despite the report of RVO delays, the RIN markets moved higher today as well. Pundits have speculated that long term demand from China may win out over the short term fears of increased production and lower demand tied to surging COVID cases.
Feedstock prices remain well supported for the spot market on strong demand from the renewable diesel sector. High temps are pushing ffa levels higher limiting the amount of in-spec material available in the spot market. Forward price indications for rail shipments of UCO are in the mid-60 cents per pound level delivered, but sellers moving material in…