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Economic Sustainability

Gain insights into the economic sustainability of the biobased industry in Chad. Explore factors such as energy policies, economic conditions, overcapacity, product availability, and transportation resources. Presented at the 2007 Biobased Industry Outlook Conference in Ames, Iowa.

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Economic Sustainability

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  1. Economic Sustainability Chad Hart Center for Agricultural and Rural Development Iowa State University chart@iastate.edu 2007 Biobased Industry Outlook Conference Ames, Iowa November 6, 2007

  2. Oil Futures as of 10/31/2007

  3. Ethanol and Gasoline Futures

  4. Historical Distillers Grains Prices

  5. Nearby Corn Futures Prices

  6. Corn Futures as of 10/31/2007

  7. Historical Ethanol Gross Margins

  8. Projected Ethanol Gross Margins

  9. Projected Utilization of U.S. Corn

  10. Projected U.S. Dry Mill Margins

  11. Projected U.S. Ethanol Production

  12. Comparing This Year to Last Source: Aventine Renewable Energy Holdings, Inc. 3rd Quarter Report, 2007

  13. Outlook Factors • National, state, and local energy policies • Changes in general economic conditions • Overcapacity within ethanol, biodiesel, and petroleum refining industries • Availability and costs of products and raw materials • Energy prices • Value of co-products • Availability of transportation resources (rail, barge, etc.) Source: Aventine Renewable Energy Holdings, Inc. 3rd Quarter Report, 2007

  14. Thank You

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