According to the Energy Information Agency (EIA), the United States imported 44.3 million gallons of biomass-based diesel during September. Imports increased 19 percent from August and were 20 percent over September 2020. Renewable diesel imports exceeded biodiesel imports by 9.2 million gallons for the month. California remains the primary market for renewable diesel in the US with strong margins driving demand. Renewable diesel represented 60 percent of total biomass-based diesel imports during the month, down from 68 percent last month.
The 2021 biomass-based diesel import pace is 46 percent over 2020 through September. Renewable diesel imports continue to surge due to West Coast LCFS demand and have already achieved a yearly all-time high. Renewable diesel imports are 58 percent above the 2020 pace. Biodiesel imports have been more sluggish relative to…
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Additional 45z guidance expected on January 10
Information addressing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is expected to be released on Friday January 10, according to several sources speaking with...
01.09.2025
Prices for US animal fats and oils unchanged; market tightness persists
The US animal fats and oils markets were unchanged on Thursday January 9, as trade slowed following an active start to the week.
Participants continued to report stable pricing in...
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Averted ILA port strike eases animal protein market tension; November dog, cat food exports rise
US animal protein prices were steady on Thursday January 9. With the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) port strike avoided, sources expect unease to diminish to a degree. However, trade...