Abstract
RNCOS' report, "New Opportunities in US Biofuel Market (2006)", provides an
updated and detailed analysis of the US Biofuel market. The report provides an
overview of the global Biofuel market, with exclusive focus on the US markets.
It is also highly informative about the current and future market trends. The
emphasis has been put on the analysis of critical aspects of the industry such
as supply and demand structure, challenges & opportunities and others that
will help clients to gain exclusive information about the industry.
Key Findings
- The Biofuel industry in the US is poised for tremendous growth in future.
Past trends have shown that the industry is growing at the rate of about
40-50%, particularly driven by large Biodiesel demand in the preceding 3 years.
- The US concern for high oil import levels will stay here for atleast the
next 20 years, which will force the government to promote Biofuels by
providing more liberal policies.
- There is a lot of excitement with regard to production as many new
production plants are under construction.
- The demand for ethanol has been increasing tremendously and has surpassed
supply in the last two years. This is a clear indication of the expanding
needs of the country.
- Demand will continue to grow as Biofuels finds new applications in
aviation sector, automobile sector, fuel cell sector etc.
Key Players
This section provides the overview, key facts, financials and stock
performance of several players like ADM, Corn products international,
Amerigroup Corporation, Eastman Chemical Company.
Key Issues and Facts Analyzed
The research report also addresses the issues and the facts critical to
business success, such as:
- What is the past performance of Biodiesel and ethanol in the US?
- What are the various government support programs that are supporting
Biofuel growth?
- What is the economic impact of Biofuel?
- Price Analysis of Biofuel with conventional fuels?
- What is the impact of Biofuel on US oil sector?
- How is the supply and demand situation for Biodiesel and Ethanol?
- What are the potential market segments for Biofuel?
- What opportunities and challenges exist for Biofuel in the market?
Research Methodology used
Information Sources
Information has been sourced from namely, 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 methods includes the following: Ratio Analysis, Historical Trend
Analysis, Linear Regression Analysis using software tools, Judgmental
Forecasting and Cause and Effect Analysis.
Table of Contents
1. Analyst View
2. Introduction to Biofuel
- 2.1 Types of Biofuel
- 2.1.1 Biodiesel
- 2.1.2 Ethanol
3. Global Biofuel Industry
- 3.1 Biodiesel
- 3.1.1 Market Analysis and Forecast (2006-2010)
- 3.2 Ethanol
- 3.2.1 Market Analysis and Forecast (2006-2020)
4. United States Biofuel Industry
- 4.1 Biodiesel Industry
- 4.1.1 Biodiesel Production Capacity
- 4.1.2 Historic Biodiesel Production
- 4.1.3 Industry Projections for Biodiesel Production
- 4.1.4 US Government Policy: EPACT-2005 (Energy Policy Act)
- 4.1.5 Raw Material Price and Production Level
- 4.2 Ethanol Industry
- 4.2.1 Ethanol Production Capacity and Expansion
- 4.2.2 Historic US Ethanol Production
- 4.2.3 EPACT 2005 Projections
- 4.2.4 Industry Projections for Ethanol Production
- 4.2.5 Ethanol Producers Market Share
- 4.2.6 Economic Impact of Ethanol
- 4.2.7 Raw Material Price and Production Level
5. Industry Analysis
- 5.1 Supply and Demand Analysis
- 5.1.1 Biodiesel Supply and Demand
- 5.1.2 Ethanol Supply and Demand
- 5.2 Price Analysis
- 5.3 Impact of Biofuel on US Oil Sector.
- 5.4 Potential Market Segment.
- 5.5 Success Factors
- 5.6 Challenges
- 5.7 Opportunities
6. Recent News and Development
7. Key Players
- 7.1 ADM
- 7.2 Corn Products International, Inc.
- 7.3 AMERIGROUP Corporation
- 7.4 Eastman Chemical Company
