GLG Network Survey Tracker: Biofuels Market Overview III

SURVEY DETAILS

GLG surveyed 45 executives across the US and Europe procuring feedstock to produce biodiesel, renewable diesel (HVO) and co-processed renewable diesel (HVO). This is the third wave in this tracker series.

What will you learn from this survey?

• Respondents provided insight into the capital expenditure budget used for equipment and machinery in 2022.
• The research also covered the digitalisation of operations including the likelihood of remote equipment performance data collection and equipment malfunction troubleshooting.
• Lastly, experts commented on which underground equipment suppliers are best positioned to continue to supply parts and services within customary response times in H1/2023.

Examples of findings:

• In December 2022, 66% of the respondents stated that the outlook for margins in biodiesel production is profitable, compared to 56% reported in November 2020.
• 64% of the experts mentioned the industry is likely to develop next generation, large volume feedstocks, which will allow growth beyond what the current supply of commercially available feedstocks can do, a slight decrease from 68% back in December 2021.
• The Blenders Tax Credit (BTC) is expected to get passed for 1 to 2 years by 59% of our respondents.

DELIVERABLES

The GLG Surveys team drafted the questionnaire with the support of GLG Network Member, David Elsenblast, former VP International Feedstock Development at Renewable Energy Group. 

The standard deliverable includes: 

• 1 x Individual responses (“raw data”) in Excel.
• 1 x PPT report with aggregated data.
• Executive summary with key takeaways and highlights from the raw data.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

• In your view, why is there a margin difference between Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel (HVO) producers?
• How important is the renewable biofuels industry in stemming climate change (reducing carbon consumption)?
• Who are the future producers of renewable diesel in the next 5 years?
• Over the next five years rank in order of importance the factors that will drive growth in this industry, starting with 1 as the most important factor.
• What is the outlook for margins in biodiesel production?
• When procuring feedstock for renewable fuels, which of the following markets do you think are high value that you’re “buying away” feedstock from?
• What are the most important factors in developing a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) market?
• What will likely happen to the Blenders Tax Credit (BTC) beyond 2022?

This survey is available to subscribers of the Energy and Industrials (EI) sector. This offer includes the raw data file and a high-level presentation through PowerPoint. Please contact your GLG representative for details on your firm’s access.

DISCLAIMER:

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