The Network · 2026-03-25 18:26:54 · Bloomberg Markets
The Trump administration is moving to expand the summer market for higher-ethanol fuel, delivering a direct win for the biofuels industry and its agricultural base. The Environmental Protection Agency will grant a waiver exempting E15 gasoline—a blend containing 15% ethanol—from federal volatility requirements that hav...
The Vault · 2026-03-26 22:57:14 · Seeking Alpha
REX American Resources is positioning for a significant expansion in the biofuel sector, signaling progress that could unlock a 200-million-gallon production capacity and secure approximately $28 million in federal 45Z tax credits. The company's advancement hinges on the integration of carbon capture technology, a crit...
The Vault · 2026-03-30 17:27:12 · Bloomberg Markets
Soybean oil futures in Chicago surged as much as 3.4%, propelled by a direct and volatile link to escalating crude oil prices. The conflict in Iran is driving the spike in crude, which in turn amplifies demand and pricing pressure for vegetable oils used in biofuel production. This creates a powerful tailwind for the b...
The Vault · 2026-04-01 15:57:28 · Bloomberg Markets
Brazilian sugar and ethanol giant Raízen SA is proposing a massive debt-for-equity swap that would fundamentally shift control of the company. The producer has presented creditors with a restructuring plan for its $12.6 billion debt load, a move that would see lenders take over a large equity stake and gain significant...
The Vault · 2026-04-08 01:26:54 · Bloomberg Markets
US soybean oil futures plummeted 5% in a sharp, immediate sell-off, directly triggered by a reported temporary ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. The geopolitical development sparked a steep plunge in global crude oil prices, undercutting the core economic appeal of crop-based biofuels. This rapid ...
The Vault · 2026-04-13 22:52:21 · Bloomberg Markets
Creditors of Brazilian energy giant Raízen SA are pushing for an extraordinary concession in ongoing restructuring talks: up to 90% of the company's equity in exchange for forgiving less than half of its debt. This aggressive demand from bondholders and bank lenders signals intense pressure on the joint venture between...
The Vault · 2026-04-15 22:52:37 · Seeking Alpha
Gevo has abruptly withdrawn its application from the U.S. Department of Energy's Title XVII loan program, a critical setback for its planned ATJ-30 sustainable aviation fuel project. This move signals a significant strategic shift, as the company now abandons a major potential source of federal backing and must immedia...
The Network · 2026-04-16 01:52:27 · Bloomberg Markets
Vietnam is fast-tracking its national biofuel rollout, compressing timelines for mandatory use in a direct response to prolonged instability in the Middle East. This strategic pivot aims to bolster domestic energy security but immediately collides with unresolved internal challenges regarding supply chain readiness, fu...
The Network · 2026-04-21 23:22:55 · Seeking Alpha
A bipartisan group in Congress is preparing to introduce legislation that would mandate the year-round sale of E15 gasoline across the entire United States, a move that would permanently override current seasonal restrictions. The bill aims to expand consumer access to the higher ethanol blend, which is typically banne...
The Network · 2026-04-28 02:54:07 · Japan Times
Indonesia is moving to fast-track its push toward a 50% biofuel blend in diesel production, a policy shift with implications that extend well beyond its borders. The decision draws direct momentum from rising energy costs linked to tensions in the Middle East, and positions Indonesia's vast palm oil sector as a central...