Ethanol & Biodiesel Price Risk Management

Ethanol & Biodiesel Risk Management Services

First Capitol Ag is experienced in assisting ethanol and biodiesel producers in all stages of project development. We offer a comprehensive set of commodity price risk management services to the alternative fuel producer who wishes to manage gross margins and take control of price volatility.

Moving Forward

Consistent earnings in ethanol and biodiesel production are a result of thorough risk management planning. First Capitol Ag has the experience to guide you through a structured risk management process that focuses on financial performance rather than wrongly forecasting commodity prices. Contact us today to begin developing a risk management strategy and policy tailored to your risk tolerance and financial objectives.

Resources

Integrated Price Risk Management The Need for Integrated Price Risk Management

Ethanol and biodiesel production financial performance is dominated by commodity price volatility. A risk management program that is fully integrated into a producers business model is necessary for success. Download our presentation from the 2005 Fuel Ethanol Workshop to learn more about the fundamentals of biofuels price risk management and the new Chicago Board of Trade Ethanol Futures Contract. The Need for Integrated Price Risk Management and CBOT Ethanol Futures

Ethanol Futures		 Chicago Board of Trade Ethanol Futures

First Capitol Ag is working closely with the Chicago Board of Trade to launch the new Ethanol Futures Contract. This contract can be of great benefit to ethanol producers by providing a reliable and transparent alternative to cash forward contracts. Contact us today to learn more about the specifics of the contract and how you can put it to use in your business. The following links provide more information about current ethanol futures pricing and contract specs. Please See Ethanol Futures Opportunities, a First Capitol Ag article published in the September 2005 issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine. This article details the features, advantages and opportunities provided by the CBOT ethanol futures contract.
New Projects Price Risk Management for New Project Developers

Including integrated price risk management in the early stages of a new ethanol or biodiesel project is critical. We can provide the strategies and policies necessary to help you meet the risk management requirements of lenders and equity investors. Contact us today to learn how you can leverage our expertise and experience in your business planning process.