Abstract
This research service the potential of biodiesel production in North America and focuses on the traditional feedstock that is currently in use in the United States. The research service does not take into account the Canadian biodiesel market on account of its small size. This research service also attempts to provide an insight into the economics of the biodiesel plants and some of the key financing issues in this rapidly growing market. Although the report is titled North American Biodiesel Market, all estimates and figures relate only to the United States Biodiesel Market.
Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Introduction
- Overview
- Summary of Major Findings
- Industry Challenges
- Market Drivers and Restraints
- Biodiesel Market Assessment and Economic Impact
- Economics of Biodiesel Plant
- Biodiesel Financing
2 INTRODUCTION
- Overview
- Market Overview
- Definitions
3 NORTH AMERICAN BIODIESEL MARKET
- Overview
- Market Overview
- Biodiesel Production
- Biodiesel Production Capacity
- Regulations
- Federal Regulations
- State Regulations
4 INDUSTRY DYNAMICS
- Overview
- Introduction
- Challenges in the North American Biodiesel Market
- Challenges Facing the North American Biodiesel Market
- Analysis of Challenges Facing the North American Biodiesel Market
5 NORTH AMERICAN BIODIESEL MARKET ASSESSMENT
- Overview
- Introduction
- Market Drivers and Restraints
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Assessing Biodiesel Market Potential
- Market Engineering Measurements
- Market Forecasts
- Economic Contribution
6 NORTH AMERICAN BIODIESEL MARKET - ECONOMICS AND FINANCING
- Overview
- Introduction
- Economics - by Plant Size
- Single Feedstock Plant
- Single Feedstock and Multi-Feedstock Plant
- Biodiesel Financing
- Financing Issues
- Market Risks
- Key Factors for Investment in Biodiesel Market
- Competitive Analysis
- Competitive Structure
- Market Share Winners & Why?
7 CONCLUSION
- Concluding Remarks
- Summary
- Appendix
- Introduction
- Total Electricity Generation
- Electricity Generation - Thermal
- Electricity Generation - Hydroelectricity
- Electricity Generation - Nuclear
- Electricity Generation - Other Sources
