The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported 1.73 billion gallons of renewable fuel consumed during December, 7.7 percent above November and 14 percent above December 2020. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) credit generation of 1.9 billion RINs was 9.2 percent over November and 15 percent above December 2020. Increased biomass-based diesel (D4), Advanced biofuel (D5), and ethanol (D6) production contributed significantly to the month over month growth.
December biomass-based diesel (D4) consumption of 364.4 million gallons was 25 percent over November and 27 percent above December 2020. Biodiesel use increased 33 percent and renewable diesel consumption increased 12 percent. Renewable jet fuel saw a 23.5 percent decline in usage during November. Compared to 2020, December biodiesel consumption was up 8.2 percent, renewable diesel was 68 percent higher, and renewable jet…
01.14.2025
EIA raises US renewable diesel output forecast for 2024-25, lowers 2025 biodiesel production outlook
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) raised its 2024 forecast for the production of renewable diesel (RD) in the US while maintaining its 2024 biodiesel output estimate in its...
01.14.2025
DCO tracks soybean oil prices higher; fats markets unchanged
Market activity for US animal fats and oils was relatively subdued on Tuesday January 14, though sources noted a bullish sentiment in the market.
01.14.2025
USDA raises 2024/25 forecast for GCAU count, lowers feed grain use estimate
Most US animal protein prices were flat to up day on day on Tuesday January 14. Animal protein products were slow to start the week, with light volumes traded,...