Dear Colleague,
The ethanol and biodiesel industries are facing more challenges than ever before. High feedstock costs slammed bottom lines, then tumbling fuel prices reversed the gains biofuels made into discretionary markets in recent years. Meanwhile refiners, under the gun from federal mandates, have taken much of the biofuels blending away from marketers, effectively drying up splash-blending in many markets.
On the bright side, federal and state policies continue to expand opportunity. The new Administration is calling for up to 60 billion gallons of renewable fuels, a massive increase in the number of flexible fuel vehicles and a nationwide low-carbon fuel standard. And, as California moves closer to 10% ethanol blends, huge new markets will emerge for producers and sellers. Plus, RIN values are exploding as regulated parties scramble to make their federal blending targets.
Making ethanol and biodiesel work in today’s environment takes a combination of a rock-solid understanding of market economics, a sound risk management strategy, political wisdom, and a full grasp of the future of ethanol, biodiesel and advanced biofuels.
That’s why your attendance at the newly expanded Ethanol & Biodiesel Risk Management University course is critical. Join us on April 27-29, 2009 for this comprehensive training in all the areas key to a successful biofuels program.
You simply can’t afford to miss this highly informative and educational event. Don’t delay. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up now and take advantage of the steepest discount available — you’ll save $400 and pay only $1,995 when you register before March 13th! I hope to see you in Chicago.
Sincerely,
Spencer Kelly
Conference Chair,
OPIS Ethanol & Biodiesel Editor
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