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Ethanol production slows slightly as margins pinch

Ethanol production slows slightly as margins pinch

July 24, 2024 |

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production dipped slightly last week to 1.095 million barrels per day as margins tighten slightly, pushing stocks higher by more than half a million barrels compared to the week prior to 23.723 million barrels. Demand by blenders for ethanol was up 4% on […]

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EIA sees SAF production hitting 30,000 b/d in 2024

EIA sees SAF production hitting 30,000 b/d in 2024

July 17, 2024 |

In Washington, the Energy Information Administration says production capacity of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the United States could increase from around 2,000 barrels per day (b/d) to nearly 30,000 b/d in 2024 if all announced capacity additions come on line. Developers expect Phillips 66’s Rodeo Renewed project to produce up to about 10,000 b/d […]

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Ethanol production impacted by flooding

Ethanol production impacted by flooding

July 11, 2024 |

In Washington, Brownfield AgNews reports that Energy Information Administration data reports flooding that impacted ethanol transportation last week lowered production volumes slightly by 10,000 barrels per day to an average of 1.054 million barrels. Even so, stocks grew slightly 23.603 million barrels as input purchases by refiners and blenders fell slightly. Ethanol exports jumped to […]

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Ethanol production rises to 1.064 million bpd as margins remain strong

Ethanol production rises to 1.064 million bpd as margins remain strong

July 4, 2024 |

In Washington, the Energy Information Administration reports ethanol production rose last week to 1.064 million barrels per day, an increase of 21,000 bpd compared to the week prior but mostly steady compared to the year before. Margins for most producers remain strong, encouraging production to increase. Stocks continued to grow, reaching 23.594 million barrels, up […]

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Ethanol production holds mostly steady on the week

Ethanol production holds mostly steady on the week

June 27, 2024 |

In Washington, the Energy Information Administration reports ethanol production held mostly steady last week at 1.043 million barrels a day, falling only 14,000 barrels compared to the week prior and 9,000 compared to the year prior. With summer driving season in full swing, stocks fell 194,000 barrels last week to 23.423 million barrels but remained […]

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Ethanol production rises to highest levels since March

Ethanol production rises to highest levels since March

June 6, 2024 |

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production rose last week to the highest level seen since March at 1.072 million barrels per day as maintenance season ended and facilities came back online. Despite increased production and lower exports week-on-week, stocks fell to a six-month low of 23.052 million barrels. […]

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Ethanol production continues to fall as maintenance season continues

Ethanol production continues to fall as maintenance season continues

May 9, 2024 |

In Washington, the Energy Information Administration reports ethanol production fell to an average of 965,000 barrels a day last week as seasonal maintenance continues, but in line with the same volumes during this period last year. As a result, stocks fell to an 18-week low of 24.2 million barrels. As a result of lower production […]

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Ethanol stocks nearing one-year high

Ethanol stocks nearing one-year high

February 29, 2024 |

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol stocks have soared to nearly a one-year high at 26.022 million barrels last week despite an increase in purchases from refiners and blenders, supplying more blended gasoline to the market than the week prior. Production fell slightly from the week prior but was […]

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EIA says RIN prices have fallen 45% since start of 2024

EIA says RIN prices have fallen 45% since start of 2024

February 27, 2024 |

In Washington, the Energy Information Administration says the price of compliance credits for biomass-based diesel and ethanol has decreased about 45% since the start of the year, when prices were already the lowest in about three years. The decline in the price of credits, renewable identification numbers (RINs), is due primarily to lower costs for […]

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Ethanol production rises back above 1M gallons per day

Ethanol production rises back above 1M gallons per day

February 8, 2024 |

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production rose above 1 million barrels per day last week to 1.033 million barrels a day, pushing stocks up by more than half a million gallons to 24.779 million gallons. With most ethanol producers back above the breakeven point and oil refiners buying […]

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