Biofuels market entry study for a European refiner

ADI conducted an in-depth biofuels study to support a European refining independent considering entry into the North American market.

A European refining independent

he client was evaluating opportunities to enter the North American market and needed a comprehensive understanding of supply, demand, and pricing dynamics for refined products and biofuels.

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Conducted fundamental analyses based on historical data (2010–2020) covering supply, demand, and pricing of key refined products and biofuels, including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel.

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Developed forecasts through 2040 and detailed profiles of key refined products and biofuels, including conventional diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, ethanol, biodiesel (BD), renewable diesel (RD), and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

  • Provided the client with actionable insights and long-term forecasts to guide strategic decisions for market entry and investment planning in North America.
Customer Results
ADI has done a great job of pulling that specific information together, especially around SAF and SPK. We look to ADI for specialized information around SAF and renewable fuels.
Jeff Warmann Monroe Energy, CEO & President

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