Ethanol Blog

Spot Ethanol Prices Boosted by Bullish EIA Supply Data

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:12:00 GMT

Spot ethanol prices higher on data showing supplies remain tight.

ICM Inc. Team Tests New Cellulosic Technology

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:07:00 GMT

A new cellulosic ethanol technology is resulting in greater ethanol production and great oil recovery.

Spot Ethanol Prices Tumble on Easing Corn Supply Concerns

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:14:00 GMT

Spot ethanol prices moved lower again amid pressure from a bearish crop planting report.

Spot Ethanol Track Corn Futures Down as Planting Improves

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:56:00 GMT

Spot ethanol prices ease in most regional hubs, pressured by falling corn futures as the outlook improves for crop planting.

RINs Traded on CME

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:14:00 GMT

The new RIN market which rolled out on the CME this week has developed trade activity by the end of the week. This market is expected to be another tool for traders in the ethanol and gasoline markets.

Gulf Coast Ethanol Shipping Costs Rise on a Lack of Railcars

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:39:00 GMT

Spot ethanol prices in Texas increase due to a lack of available railcars to move the product from Midwest production plants.

Holiday Travel Caused Ethanol Stability

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:44:00 GMT

Ethanol futures closed mixed in nearby contracts despite building pressure in corn prices. The expected demand support over the next couple of weeks is limiting market pressure to ethanol prices.

D4/D6 RIN Differential Steady; Spread Trade Talked

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:35:00 GMT

The spread between ethanol D6 and biodiesel D4 RINs is holding between a 10 and 13 cents discount for ethanol.

Ethanol Futures Follow Corn Lower

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:53:00 GMT

Ethanol futures prices were overshadowed by the pressure in the corn market through the end of the trading session. This minimized the impact of falling ethanol stocks through the middle of May.

NYH Spot Ethanol Value Ease as Production Ramps Up

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:13:00 GMT

Spot ethanol prices were lower in the New York market on rising production.

May Corn's Impact on Ethanol Futures

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:22:00 GMT

May corn futures have been largely overshadowed with essentially all corn trade moving to the July contract. But the sharp late-day trade in May contracts drew pressure into ethanol futures.

Chicago Spot Ethanol Values Ease on Talk Supplies Rose

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:44:00 GMT

Spot ethanol prices move mixed with Chicago prices pressured by expectation weekly supplies probably rose last week.

Ethanol Prices Surge Higher

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:19:00 GMT

The sharp rally through the grain complex Monday helped to draw additional attention to ethanol markets. The combination of higher corn prices, tightening supplies and increased demand are causing a lot of attention to move into ethanol futures markets.

Spot Ethanol Values Rebound on Supply Fears, Corn Gains

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:26:00 GMT

Spot ethanol prices sharply higher, tracking short covering spurred rally in corn futures.

DDG Continues Downward Motion Amidst Ample Supplies, Lackluster Demand

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:33:00 GMT

Prices of dried distillers grains fell another $4 this week amidst continued ample supplies and a lack of domestic demand.