January 30, 2023
BY Erin Voegele
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Phillips 66 on Oct. 29 reported that its renewable fuels segment was impacted by lower margins during Q3, but company officials expect margins to improve moving forward. The company also reported it began producing SAF in September.
SAF offers a significant opportunity for growth in the biofuel sector and a new revenue stream for farmers, but realizing that potential will depend on the establishment of favorable policies and adequate incentives, according to CoBank.
Neste Corp. on Oct. 24 released third quarter financial results, reporting that its renewables segment has been impacted by overcapacity and lower-than-expected voluntary demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Valero Energy Corp. released Q3 financial results on Oct. 24, reporting increased production for both its ethanol and renewable diesel segments. Valero’s SAF project is expected to be fully operational before the end of the year.
New Energy Risk, a wholly owned division of Paragon Insurance Group, and Ecostrat on Oct. 22 announced a partnership to develop Feedstock Supply Insurance, an insurance offering that aims to mitigate risk in biomass feedstock supply chains.