US Biofuel Market Analysis

US Biofuel Market Analysis

Surging oil prices have shifted the world attention towards biofuel development, says “US Biofuel Market Analysis”, a new research report by RNCOS on the biofuel market of the US, ranked as the largest producer of ethanol (Biofuel) in 2006, capturing a market share of around 36% in the global production.

This report also highlights the market performance (both ethanol & biodiesel) and key success areas of biofuel industry.

The US is the largest oil importing country and recent rise in oil prices at global level has driven the country to look seriously for the development of biofuel industry. Apart from oil security, the government’s strong stand for enhancing the use of renewable energy has been a motivating factor in the country. However, the rising concern for the biofuel feedstock prices has opened a smooth growth path for the cellulosic ethanol in the US. In terms of production, biodiesel need more attention in the country.

Key Findings

• The US biofuel industry especially ethanol production is expected to lead the global production during the forecasted period of 2008-2017.
  
  
• Corn is anticipated to dominate the future ethanol production in the US, however, cellulosic ethanol requirements are expected to boom during the period 2008-2017.
  
  
• US biodiesel sector need strong support from the government as well as from technology point of view to sustain growth in future.
  
  
• Biodiesel prices in the US are expected to see a declining trend to push up commercial usage during 2008-2015.
  
  
• Supply of raw material (corn and soybean oil) will be a major concern for the US biofuel industry in coming years.

Key Issues & Facts Analyzed

• Past performance of biofuel industry in the US.
  
  
• Discussion of new developments in ethanol production technology like cellulosic ethanol with its future growth prospects.
  
  
• Various government support programs that are supporting biofuel growth.
  
  
• Future trend of biofuels in the US.
  
  
• Overview on other ethanol uses, like industrial use.

Key Players

This section provides the overview, and key financials of Biofuel (Ethanol) Industry players like Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), VeraSun Energy Corporation, Hawkeye Holdings LLC, Aventine Renewable Energy, Inc.

Research Methodology used

Information Sources
Information has been sourced from books, newspapers, trade journals, and white papers, industry portals, government agencies, trade associations, industry news and developments and through access to more than 3000 paid databases.

Analysis Methods
The analysis method includes ratio analysis, historical trend analysis, linear regression analysis using software tools, judgmental forecasting, and cause and effect analysis. 
 

1. Analyst View

2. Biofuel - An Introduction

2.1 What is Biofuel?

2.2 Types of Biofuel

2.2.1 Ethanol

2.2.2 Biodiesel

2.3 How Biofuel Helps in Energy Crisis?

2.4 Industry Structure

3. Global Biofuel Industry

3.1 Biofuel Production

3.1.1 Ethanol

3.1.2 Biodiesel

3.2 Future Outlook

3.2.1 Biofuel Market - 2017

3.2.2 Ethanol Production (2008-2017)

3.2.3 Biodiesel Production (2008-2017)

4. United States Biofuel Industry

4.1 Ethanol Industry - Current Performance & Future Projection

4.1.1 Production Capacity & Expansion

4.1.2 Production

4.1.3 Domestic Demand

4.1.4 Import

4.1.5 Feedstock

4.1.6 Production Cost Analysis

4.1.7 Government Support

4.1.8 Technology Used

4.1.9 Industry Projection

4.1.10 Major Companies

4.2 Biodiesel Industry - Current Performance & Future Projection

4.2.1 Production Capacity

4.2.2 Production

4.2.3 Domestic Demand

4.2.4 Government Support

4.2.5 Feedstock

4.2.6 Industry Projection

5. Industry Analysis

5.1 Opportunities

5.1.1 Cellulosic Ethanol

5.1.1.1 Cellulosic Ethanol Production Process

5.1.1.2 Cellulosic Ethanol Production

5.1.1.3 Cellulosic Biofuel Demand

5.1.2 Alternative Uses of Ethanol

5.1.2.1 Personal Care Products

5.1.2.2 Pharmaceuticals

5.1.3 Ethanol Usage in Automobiles

5.1.4 Biodiesel - Economic Contribution

5.2 Challenges

5.2.1 Raw Material

5.2.2 Biofuel Distribution Infrastructure

5.2.3 US Commodity Market

5.2.4 Crop Cultivation

6. Key Players

6.1 Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)

6.2 VeraSun Energy Corporation

6.3 Hawkeye Holdings LLC

6.4 Aventine Renewable Energy, Inc.

List of Figures:

Figure 3-1: Global - Biofuel Market (in Billion US$), 2005-2007

Figure 3-2: Global - Ethanol Production (in Million Gallon), 2004-2006

Figure 3-3: Global - Ethanol Production by Region (%), 2006

Figure 3-4: Global - Biodiesel Production (in Million Gallon), 2000-2006

Figure 3-5: Global - Biofuel Market (in Billion US$), 2007 & 2017F

Figure 3-6: Global - Forecast for Ethanol Production (in Million Gallon), 2008-2017

Figure 3-7: Global - Forecast for Biodiesel Production (in Million Gallon), 2008-2017

Figure 4-1: US - Forecast for Renewable Energy Use (in Billion Gallon), 2008-2022

Figure 4-2: US - Share of Production & Import of Oil (%), 2006

Figure 4-3: Global - Crude Oil Prices (in US$/Barrel), 2002-2007

Figure 4-4: US - CO2 Emission w.r.t Other Countries (%), 2006

Figure 4-5: US - Ethanol Plants with Production Capacities (Jan 2001 to Jan 2008)

Figure 4-6: US - Ethanol Production (in Million Gallon), 2001-2007

Figure 4-7: US - Ethanol Demand (in Million Gallon), 2002-2007

Figure 4-8: US - Ethanol Import (in Million Gallon), 2002-2007E

Figure 4-9: US - Ethanol Import by Country (%), 2007E

Figure 4-10: US - Corn & Sorghum Production (in Billion Bushels & in Million Bushels), 2001-2006

Figure 4-11: US - Forecast for Ethanol Production (in Billion Gallon), 2008-09 to 2017-18

Figure 4-12: US - Forecast for Ethanol Production from Corn (in Million Gallon), 2008-09 to 2017-18

Figure 4-13: US - Forecast for Retail Ethanol Prices (in US$/Gallon), 2008-09 to 2017-18

Figure 4-14: US - Biodiesel Production (in Million Gallon), 2001-2007E

Figure 4-15: US - Biodiesel Demand (in Million Gallon), 2001-2007E

Figure 4-16: US - Soybean Production (in Million Bushels), 2003-2006

Figure 4-17: US - Forecast for Biodiesel Production (in Million Gallon), 2008-09 to 2017-18

Figure 4-18: US - Forecast for Biodiesel Production from Soybean Oil (in Million Gallon), 2008-09 to 2017-18

Figure 4-19: US - Forecast for Biodiesel Retail Prices (in US$/Gallon), 2008-2016

Figure 5-1: US - Forecast for Cellulosic Ethanol Production (in Million Gallon), 2008-09 to 2017-18

Figure 5-2: US - Forecast for Cellulosic Biofuel Demand* (in Million Gallon), 2015 & 2022

Figure 5-3: US - Forecast for Personal Care Products Market (in Billion US$), 2008-2012

Figure 5-4: US - Forecast for Pharmaceutical Market (in Billion US$), 2008-2011

Figure 5-5: US - Share of Ethanol & Gasoline as Fuel (%), 2006

Figure 5-6: US - Consumption Trends for Soybean Oil & Corn Supply (2008-09 to 2016-17)

List of Tables:

Table 3-1: Global - Top 10 Countries by Ethanol Production (in Million Gallon), 2006

Table 4-1: US - Capacity of Existing & Under-construction Ethanol Plants by State (in Million Gallon/Year), Jan 2008

Table 4-2: US - Ethanol Production Cost Analysis based on Feedstock (in US$/Gallon), 2003 to 2005#

Table 4-3: US - Ethanol Production Capacity by Company (in Million Gallon/Year), Apr 2008

Table 4-4: US - Biodiesel Active Plants, Production Capacity* & Capacity Utilization Statistics (2001-2006)

Table 4-5: US - Top 10 Companies by Biodiesel Production Capacity (in Gallon), Jan 2008

Table 5-1: Cellulosic Ethanol Feedstock & their Advantages & Disadvantages

Table 5-2: US - Projected Economic Contribution of Biodiesel Industry (2006-2015)

Table 6-1: Archer-Daniels-Midland Company - Key Financials (in Million US$), 2005-2007

Table 6-2: VeraSun Energy Corporation - Key Financials (in Million US$), 2005-2007

Table 6-3: Hawkeye Holdings LLC - Key Financials (in Million US$), 2004 & 2005

Table 6-4: Aventine Renewable Energy, Inc. - Key Financials (in Million US$), 2005-2007