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World Ethanol 2008. Ethanol in 2008/09 Light at the end of the tunnel? . World Ethanol 2008 What has increased the risk premium?. Volatile feedstock and crude prices The massive supply build-up The sustainability debate food vs. fuel controversy Ambigous policies .
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World Ethanol 2008 Ethanolin 2008/09 Light at the end of the tunnel?
World Ethanol 2008 What has increased the risk premium? • Volatile feedstock and crude prices • The massive supply build-up • The sustainability debate • food vs. fuel controversy • Ambigous policies
World Ethanol 2008The y-o-y impact on production costs +43% +16% +45% -4% 2007
World Ethanol 2008The capacity build-out and utilisation rates
World Ethanol 2008 Political achievements • EU – Commission confirms 10% biofuel target, • ...but with strict sustainability rules • USA – Energy Act mandates 36 bln gallons of biofuel use by 2022, • ... but focus is on cellulosic ethanol
World Ethanol 2008The y-o-y impact on production costs +15% +10% +5% +10% +15% 2008
World Ethanol 2008 The 2008 S/D
World Ethanol 2008How big a surplus in Brazil? Export availability Possible destinations
World Ethanol 2008The capacity build-out and utilisation rates
World Ethanol 2008 Some conclusions • World ethanol production to rise in 2008. • Sugar based ethanol will keep its competitive edge. • Slower capacity build-out will rebalance the market and may push prices higher in 2009.
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