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FutureFuel extends biodiesel plant turnaround through Feb 2025; cites IRA 45Z uncertainty
FutureFuel Corp.
- Scheduled annual biodiesel plant turnaround started end of Dec 2024; completion now expected through Feb 2025.
- Biodiesel production will not restart until the turnaround is complete.
- Section 40(A) Blenders' Tax Credit expired Dec 31, 2024; replaced by IRA 45Z producer's credit, but details not yet published.
- Uncertainty around IRA 45Z has caused other biodiesel producers and capacity to go offline.
- Company is monitoring the situation as it considers its biodiesel production and biofuels market role.