
Delta Air Lines is readying its Monroe Energy refinery to process biofuels and expects to import agricultural products such as soybean oil. The refinery has a large RIN credit shortfall and must buy credits to meet federal blending obligations by next year.
A new refinery importing soybean oil for biomass-based diesel adds to feedstock demand and supports vegetable oil prices, while RIN compliance pressure adds to biofuel economics.
After 842 past bullish policy events, Soybean Oil moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (52% higher; middle half -1.6% to +2.1%), and -0.5% over 20.
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