15th Annual OPIS RFS, RINs & Biofuels Forum
September 27-29, 2023
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel | Chicago
15th Annual OPIS RFS, RINs & Biofuels Forum
September 27-29, 2023
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel | Chicago
Sponsored by
Jordan Godwin, Director – Renewable Fuels, OPIS, A Dow Jones Company
John Reese, Director of Energy Compliance Services, Weaver
Whether you’re a seasoned veteran of the RFS or a first-timer, this refresher course is the perfect way to start off the event. Listen in for an essential overview of how the program works as well as key, must-know information in the area of compliance.
Paul Machiele, Fuel Programs Center Director, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
EPA is responsible for setting annual renewable fuel blending targets and establishing overall policy direction for the RFS program. After a whirlwind of decisions and rulemaking undertakings over the past year, EPA has the program back on track. Hear about the agency’s latest modifications to the RFS as well as upcoming rulemaking items they’re currently working on, including but not limited to renewable volume obligations (RVOs), the RFS reset and eRINs.
Sponsored by
Geoff Cooper, President & CEO, Renewable Fuels Association (RFA)
Michael McAdams, President, Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA)
Will Hupman, VP Downstream Policy, American Petroleum Institute (API)
Geoff Moody, Senior VP of Government Relations and Policy, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM)
Annually, it might be the most anticipated RFS discussion of the year. Industry stakeholders from both the biofuels side and the refinery side square off in a freewheeling discussion of biofuel-related issues. Advocates for both sectors will share their often-opposing views on the state of the program and where they believe it should be heading.
Andy Lipow, President, Lipow Oil Associates
Matthew Blair, Head of Chemicals, Refiners & Renewable Fuels Equity Research, Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co.
RINs prices have experienced strength and stability throughout the Biden Administration, providing improved blend economics for biofuels like ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel and others. How sustainable is the price stability, and what can we expect in the coming year? Our panelists will discuss why prices have risen, what could deflate the RIN bubble, and most importantly, where might prices go next?
David McCullough, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Susan Lafferty, Partner, Holland & Knight LLP
Matt Morrison, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
The RFS has been molded and modified by pivotal courtroom moments since the program’s inception, and the past year has been no different. Hear from the attorney’s side of things on what decisions have been made in the legal arena and what showdowns might be yet to come.
Sponsored by
Kurt Kovarik, Vice President, Federal Affairs, Clean Fuels Alliance America (CFAA)
Matt Jansen, Chief Operating Officer, Darling Ingredients
Michael Hartquist, Commercial Lead & Senior Trader, Scoular
Our expert panel explores the current state of the biomass-based based diesel industry, including supply and demand drivers, potential roadblocks to expanded use of the fuels and the outlooks for both traditional biodiesel and renewable diesel.
Mike Wittner, Global Head of Oil Market Research, Intercontinental Exchange
Rodolphe Tribolet, Trader, Mercuria
Very few fuels policies offer more twists, turns and turbulence than the Renewable Fuel Standard, but stakeholders are increasingly diving into hedging instruments to lock in value around RINs. Hear about how the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has experienced explosive growth over the past year in activity around its RIN futures, which are settled against OPIS RIN assessments.
Sponsored by
Kathy Bergren, Director of Federal Government Relations, Gevo
Aaron Robinson, VP of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, International Airlines Group
Rohini Sengupta, Director of Sustainability and Decarbonization, United Airlines
The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry has seen sharp growth since last taking the stage at this OPIS event in 2016, especially over the past year. What has gone right for the industry in recent years and what other obstacles must be overcome before the fuel can truly take off with widespread blending increases? Our panel of industry representatives will discuss market and policy factors affecting SAF’s future.
Bob Anderson, Principal of Fuels Policy, Chevron
It’s a rapidly changing world, and many refiners are embracing low-carbon fuels and reduced emissions to combat climate change. Hear from a key RFS obligated refiner on how they’re adapting to changes and how those changes have affected their RFS compliance.
Sam Wade, Director of Public Policy, RNG Coalition
Jay Hopper, Vice President of Business Development, Archaea Energy
Grant Zimmerman, Chief Executive Officer, Amp Americas
The renewable natural gas (RNG) industry has seen steady growth over the past year following a sharp rise less than a decade ago. Our expert panel will discuss the current state of the RNG market, including new projects and key demand drivers, as well as how policy can better support the industry’s growth.
