Biomass-based diesel consumption has reached 1.913 billion gallons through August 2021 in the EPA’s D4 fuel code. This is up 3.4 percent from 2020. Within all fuel codes, biodiesel, and renewable diesel consumption are at 1.995 billion gallons combined. Total biodiesel and renewable diesel consumption (within all fuel codes) are up 3.5 percent relative to 2020 through the same January through August period.
At first blush, this might seem bullish for glycerin supply, but since biodiesel and renewable diesel differ in their production process, they also differ in the by-products produced. Glycerin is a byproduct of biodiesel production, not of renewable diesel production.
Renewable diesel production through August 2021 is 27 percent over 2020 through the same timeframe. Biodiesel production is 7.5 percent below 2020. Through August 2021, biodiesel production is 98.6 million…
04.18.2024
Total RFS blending falls in March, domestic biodiesel blending increases
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported 1.66 billion gallons of renewable fuel blended within the nation’s transportation fuel pool during March. Blending was six percent below February and...
04.18.2024
EU UCO premium to US continues to grow
The US animal fats and oils market was mostly quiet on Thursday April 18, with a handful of price changes reported. Choice white grease (CWG) into the Missouri River...
04.18.2024
Ruminant meat and bonemeal price pressure in most regions
Price pressure was reported on several regions for meat and bone meal, ruminant and porcine items. Market sources said buyer pushback and light demand, with exception to the pet...