Uncertainty on 45Z clean fuel credit expected to provide margin tailwinds for RD

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Uncertainty on 45Z clean fuel credit expected to provide margin tailwinds for RD

The 45Z clean fuel production credit (CFPC) in the US is set to come into effect on January 1, 2025. But the transition from the $1 per gallon blender’s tax credit (BTC) to the CFPC does not appear to be smooth, and might benefit the production margins on renewable diesel (RD) while the market adapts.

The BTC is a volumetric credit providing a $1per gallon credit for blending biodiesel, renewable diesel, or sustainable aviation fuel with petroleum diesel. The BTC will expire at...

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BFT prices continue to fall; DCO posts modest gains

BFT prices continue to fall; DCO posts modest gains

Four cars of packer-grade bleachable fancy tallow (BFT) traded lower on Thursday October 24, settling at 43 cents per...

Light trading on Thursday; September livestock slaughter

Light trading on Thursday; September livestock slaughter

There was limited price movement in the US animal protein market on Thursday October 24, with several market participants...

European biofuel feedstock prices increase; discussions begin for 2025 delivery dates

European biofuel feedstock prices increase; discussions begin for 2025 delivery dates

Biofuel feedstocks trading increased in Europe in the week to Thursday October 24, with higher vegetable oils prices and...

US corn export sales up 62% to 3.6 million tonnes; exports surge by 99%

US corn export sales up 62% to 3.6 million tonnes; exports surge by 99%

Corn
US corn sales for 2024/25 were reported at 3.6 million tonnes in the week to October 17, up...

US packers report strong demand for cured, wet blue hides

US packers report strong demand for cured, wet blue hides

Several US packers reported strong hide trading during the week to Thursday October 24, with most buyers applying less...

European hide sellers unsuccessfully push for price increases

European hide sellers unsuccessfully push for price increases

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Brazilian hide demand was weak during the week to Thursday October 24, according to market participants.

The...

US Gulf soybean oil basis strengthens as domestic exports surge

US Gulf soybean oil basis strengthens as domestic exports surge

Net sales of soybean oil in the US for the 2024/25 marketing year were up sharply in the week...

International animal proteins mixed for week to October 24, 2024

International animal proteins mixed for week to October 24, 2024

Prices in the international animal proteins market were mixed in the week to Thursday October 24.

Fastmarkets assessed...

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