Ethanol Market Update - 6/18/25

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August 1, 2025

Overview

Executive Summary

Production stabilized slightly today following several days of declines. Utilization held at 69%, with mixed plant-level adjustments across the Midwest.


Total MMBTU Produced: 400,296
Daily Production Change: –4,756 MMBTU
Largest Increase in Production: POET Biorefining - Ashton
Largest Decrease in Production: Marquis Energy - Wisconsin
Overall Plant Utilization: 69%
Plants Above Utilization Average: 37
Plants Below Utilization Average: 28
Percent of Plants Below 2-Year Average: 42%

Market Insight

Today’s data reflects a modest stabilization after the sharp declines seen earlier this week. Despite regional volatility, the 7-day rolling average remains at 414,485 MMBTU, still elevated relative to the 2-year baseline of 386,525 MMBTU.

Market focus shifts now to EIA’s official report release, where our calibrated estimate stands at 1,093,000 barrels/day for the week ending 6/13.

Production Overview

Metric

Value

Total Ethanol Produced

400,296 MMBTU

7-Day Rolling Avg.

414,485 MMBTU

2-Year Rolling Avg.

386,525 MMBTU

Utilization Rate

69%

Plant-Level Insights

Top Production Gain (Day-over-Day):
• POET Biorefining - Ashton

Top Production Loss (Day-over-Day):
• Marquis Energy - Wisconsin

Market Implications & Trade Insights

Short-Term Price Impact: Neutral; stabilization today could temper earlier tightening concerns, but attention now firmly shifts to EIA’s official figures.


Logistics Watch: No major new concerns; watch for rail and storage adjustments if utilization stays near 69%.

EIA Weekly Estimate

Week Ending

Estimated Production

6/13/2025

1,093,000 barrels/day

Technicals

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