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Where do RIN obligations belong?
*Please note that this report only includes an Excel data file if this is indicated in "What's included" below
Report summary
The point of obligation for renewable fuel credits has been hotly debated and even rumoured to be changing in recent news. Refiners have complained that the burden is too high and are pushing hard for a move, while the Obama EPA and other groups have taken the other side. In this insight we explore the background, economics, and costs of the current situation along with the benefits and drawbacks of moving the obligation downstream.
Table of contents
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Background on RFS
- Objectives and legislation
- Important legislative points
- Process and calculation for RVOs
- Obstacles- Cellulosic
- Obstacles- Blend wall
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EPA response to petitions
- Industry petitions
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RIN economics
- Pass-through costs
- Biodiesel RIN vs. Ethanol RIN
- Refinery yield shift
- Who pays
- How much do RINs actually cost refiners?
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Scenarios
- Scenario 1: Status quo- refiners obligated
- Scenario 2: Point of obligation moved to blenders
- Scenario 3: Point of obligation and point of generation moved to retail
- Scenario Summary
- Will it shift?
Tables and charts
This report includes the following images and tables:
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RFS initial targets by categoryFuel ethanol in gasoline poolRefinery supply vs. blender demand- Gasoline blendstocks
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Refinery supply vs. consumer demand- DieselIllustrative cost comparisonAfter pass-through refinery costsObligation vs Generation
What's included
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