Megan Boutwell
@stillwatermeg.bsky.social
President at Stillwater Associates, a transportation energy consultancy. Helping clients navigate the global energy transition from the home office in Portland, OR.
California refinery closures could hit Arizona & Nevada hard. Both states rely on CA's fuel infrastructure, so expect tighter supplies and higher gas prices. Regional energy markets are more connected than most realize. stillwaterassociates.com/arizona-and-...
Arizona and Nevada Brace for Impact as California Refinery Exodus Creates Gasoline Supply Crunch | Stillwater Associates
Valero Energy Corporation’s announcement that it may close its Benicia refinery by April 2026 has sent shockwaves through the western U.S. energy markets. Stillwater has published several articles on ...
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June 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
California refinery closures could hit Arizona & Nevada hard. Both states rely on CA's fuel infrastructure, so expect tighter supplies and higher gas prices. Regional energy markets are more connected than most realize. stillwaterassociates.com/arizona-and-...
Oregon's Clean Fuels Program hit deficits in 2024 - renewable diesel volumes fell short. Low credit prices + supply chain bottlenecks are constraining RD supply to the PNW. Stillwater's new analysis breaks down the real limiting factors. stillwaterpublications.com/newsletters/...
June 16, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Oregon's Clean Fuels Program hit deficits in 2024 - renewable diesel volumes fell short. Low credit prices + supply chain bottlenecks are constraining RD supply to the PNW. Stillwater's new analysis breaks down the real limiting factors. stillwaterpublications.com/newsletters/...
"Washington just changed their Clean Fuels Standard - what does this mean for California's LCFS credit prices?
Our latest #LCFS Credit Price Outlook dives into how states will compete for low-carbon fuels. The interstate dynamics are getting interesting!
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Our latest #LCFS Credit Price Outlook dives into how states will compete for low-carbon fuels. The interstate dynamics are getting interesting!
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June 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"Washington just changed their Clean Fuels Standard - what does this mean for California's LCFS credit prices?
Our latest #LCFS Credit Price Outlook dives into how states will compete for low-carbon fuels. The interstate dynamics are getting interesting!
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Our latest #LCFS Credit Price Outlook dives into how states will compete for low-carbon fuels. The interstate dynamics are getting interesting!
stillwaterpublications.com/Credit-price...
The cellulosic ethanol industry has had a long history of over-promising and under-delivering. But is a revival on the horizon? We take a look at how cellulosic ethanol may be a viable feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel. #CellulosicEthanol #SAF #ATJ stillwaterassociates.com/cellulosic-e...
Cellulosic Ethanol – Is a revival underway? | Stillwater Associates
Those of us who have been long in the biofuels game can cast our memories back to 2007 and the Energy Independence and Security Act which established the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) that in tu...
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April 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The cellulosic ethanol industry has had a long history of over-promising and under-delivering. But is a revival on the horizon? We take a look at how cellulosic ethanol may be a viable feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel. #CellulosicEthanol #SAF #ATJ stillwaterassociates.com/cellulosic-e...
Hawaii's proposed LCFS could be unlike any other we've seen! Smaller market, isolated geography, unique fuel mix - all creating different dynamics than CA or OR programs. Check out what makes decarbonizing paradise so distinctive ✨ #LCFS #HI #EnergyTransition stillwaterassociates.com/decarbonizin...
Decarbonizing Paradise: Hawai‘i’s Unique Energy Journey | Stillwater Associates
Explore Hawai‘i’s journey toward a Clean Fuel Standard (CFS), including recent legislative progress, implementation challenges, and the state’s innovative strategies for decarbonizing its energy secto...
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April 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Hawaii's proposed LCFS could be unlike any other we've seen! Smaller market, isolated geography, unique fuel mix - all creating different dynamics than CA or OR programs. Check out what makes decarbonizing paradise so distinctive ✨ #LCFS #HI #EnergyTransition stillwaterassociates.com/decarbonizin...
The competitive incentive value for renewable fuels is an important factor in attracting low-carbon fuel to one market over another. Our Monthly LCFS Newsletter tracks the stacks for renewable diesel, biodiesel, & SAF. Don't miss it! stillwaterpublications.com/newsletters/...
April 15, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The competitive incentive value for renewable fuels is an important factor in attracting low-carbon fuel to one market over another. Our Monthly LCFS Newsletter tracks the stacks for renewable diesel, biodiesel, & SAF. Don't miss it! stillwaterpublications.com/newsletters/...
Are you tracking the stacks? The competitive incentive value for renewable fuels is an important factor in attracting low-carbon fuel to one market over another. My latest article compares the incentive stacks for renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel in West Coast markets.
Tracking the Stacks: Comparing Incentive Values for RD and SAF in West Coast Markets | Stillwater Associates
Stillwater tracks the incentive stack value for renewable fuels on the U.S. West Coast to identify the most attractive markets as well as trends in supply and demand for these fuels.
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March 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Are you tracking the stacks? The competitive incentive value for renewable fuels is an important factor in attracting low-carbon fuel to one market over another. My latest article compares the incentive stacks for renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel in West Coast markets.
The latest Oregon Clean Fuel Program data was released yesterday, showing a dip in renewable diesel and electricity usage for transportation. Tight RD supply will challenge compliance with Portland's renewable fuel standard. www.oregon.gov/deq/ghgp/cfp...
February 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The latest Oregon Clean Fuel Program data was released yesterday, showing a dip in renewable diesel and electricity usage for transportation. Tight RD supply will challenge compliance with Portland's renewable fuel standard. www.oregon.gov/deq/ghgp/cfp...
It was a pleasure chatting with Jordan Godwin for the OPIS Talks Podcast! We discussed the outlook for the biofuels and LCFS markets and what we're looking forward to at the OPIS LCFS & Carbon Markets Workshop in San Diego next month. Give it a listen! www.opisnet.com/podcasts/?wc...
December 9, 2024 at 5:43 PM
It was a pleasure chatting with Jordan Godwin for the OPIS Talks Podcast! We discussed the outlook for the biofuels and LCFS markets and what we're looking forward to at the OPIS LCFS & Carbon Markets Workshop in San Diego next month. Give it a listen! www.opisnet.com/podcasts/?wc...
What happens if there aren't enough EVs on the road before CA gasoline refiners leave the state? Gasoline gets way more expensive. The energy transition is vital to reducing carbon emissions, but it's going to get bumpy. My latest article offers some context stillwaterassociates.com/energy-trans...
Energy Transition Squeeze: The Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Closure | Stillwater Associates
Impact of the Phillips 66 LA refinery closure on near-term supply in Southern California.
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November 22, 2024 at 7:57 PM
What happens if there aren't enough EVs on the road before CA gasoline refiners leave the state? Gasoline gets way more expensive. The energy transition is vital to reducing carbon emissions, but it's going to get bumpy. My latest article offers some context stillwaterassociates.com/energy-trans...
The Oregon Clean Fuels Program has been very successful in driving down the carbon intensity of the diesel fuel pool. Check out our latest CFP Newsletter to learn more! #CFP #LCFS #energytransition stillwaterpublications.com/newsletters/...
November 20, 2024 at 12:35 AM
The Oregon Clean Fuels Program has been very successful in driving down the carbon intensity of the diesel fuel pool. Check out our latest CFP Newsletter to learn more! #CFP #LCFS #energytransition stillwaterpublications.com/newsletters/...
One of the tools the aviation industry can use to decarbonize is sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). But SAF is expensive and needs a lot of government support to get off the ground. Here's a great article on the types of incentives needed to grow the industry. stillwaterassociates.com/national-reg...
National Regulations to Increase SAF Use - Stillwater Associates
We explore Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) incentives that could accelerate its production, analyzing their respective strengths and weaknesses.
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June 25, 2024 at 3:22 PM
One of the tools the aviation industry can use to decarbonize is sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). But SAF is expensive and needs a lot of government support to get off the ground. Here's a great article on the types of incentives needed to grow the industry. stillwaterassociates.com/national-reg...
California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard offers a market-based approach to decarbonizing the transportation fuel sector. Check out Stillwater's LCFS 101 to learn about the program basics. stillwaterpublications.com/stillwater-l...
Stillwater LCFS 101 | Stillwater Publications
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June 5, 2024 at 7:05 PM
California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard offers a market-based approach to decarbonizing the transportation fuel sector. Check out Stillwater's LCFS 101 to learn about the program basics. stillwaterpublications.com/stillwater-l...
My home town of Portland, OR is phasing out the sale of petroleum diesel fuels. Stillwater was lucky to get an excellent industry insider view on how the program kick-off is going from StarOilco president Mark Fitz. Check it out:
Did you know that Portland, Oregon has begun phasing out petroleum diesel? - Stillwater Associates
May 29, 2024 By: Mark Fitz, President of Star Oilco The first fossil fuel phase-out by a U.S. city is off and running. On May 15, 2024, Portland kicked off phase one of its rebooted Renewable Fuel Sta...
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May 30, 2024 at 3:38 PM
My home town of Portland, OR is phasing out the sale of petroleum diesel fuels. Stillwater was lucky to get an excellent industry insider view on how the program kick-off is going from StarOilco president Mark Fitz. Check it out:
Nearly 60% of California's petroleum diesel has been replaced with lower carbon renewable diesel (RD). What is RD made from and how does it reduce carbon? Check out our latest LCFS Newsletter to learn more. #renewablediesel #LCFS #energytransition stillwaterpublications.com/newsletters/...
May 22, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Nearly 60% of California's petroleum diesel has been replaced with lower carbon renewable diesel (RD). What is RD made from and how does it reduce carbon? Check out our latest LCFS Newsletter to learn more. #renewablediesel #LCFS #energytransition stillwaterpublications.com/newsletters/...
Decarbonizing the aviation sector is challenging and requires drop-in renewable fuels. Where will all the sustainable aviation fuel come from? Stillwater takes a look at the key fractionation tech, logistics, and incentives required to increase supply. #SAF stillwaterassociates.com/where-is-the...
Where is the SAF going to come from? - Stillwater Associates
May 7, 2024 By Jim Mladenik In a past article – SAF in the IRA Era – How do the incentives stack up? – we described why sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is more expensive to produce than renewable dies...
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May 20, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Decarbonizing the aviation sector is challenging and requires drop-in renewable fuels. Where will all the sustainable aviation fuel come from? Stillwater takes a look at the key fractionation tech, logistics, and incentives required to increase supply. #SAF stillwaterassociates.com/where-is-the...
The Oregon Clean Fuels Program has done a great job decarbonizing the diesel pool, but the gasoline pool is a much bigger challenge. Stillwater's CFP Newsletter provides a deep dive into the latest data. stillwaterpublications.com/newsletters/...
May 17, 2024 at 4:03 PM
The Oregon Clean Fuels Program has done a great job decarbonizing the diesel pool, but the gasoline pool is a much bigger challenge. Stillwater's CFP Newsletter provides a deep dive into the latest data. stillwaterpublications.com/newsletters/...
Stillwater's latest LCFS Newsletter is out now with a deep dive into all the California data. Renewable diesel, renewable natural gas, and on-road electricity are exceeding expectations for the program. See how it's working in our latest analysis. stillwaterpublications.com/newsletters/...
May 10, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Stillwater's latest LCFS Newsletter is out now with a deep dive into all the California data. Renewable diesel, renewable natural gas, and on-road electricity are exceeding expectations for the program. See how it's working in our latest analysis. stillwaterpublications.com/newsletters/...
The Oregon Clean Fuels Program incentivizes fuels decarbonization in OR. Latest data shows renewable diesel volume up 11% over previous quarter and still no sustainable aviation fuel volumes. Check in with Stillwater's LCFS Newsletter to learn more. stillwaterpublications.com
May 7, 2024 at 10:05 PM
The Oregon Clean Fuels Program incentivizes fuels decarbonization in OR. Latest data shows renewable diesel volume up 11% over previous quarter and still no sustainable aviation fuel volumes. Check in with Stillwater's LCFS Newsletter to learn more. stillwaterpublications.com
What will an LCFS program mean for your state? Proposed programs are popping up in legislatures across the country. Stillwater tracks their progress and analyzes their potential impact. stillwaterpublications.com/low-carbon-f...
May 6, 2024 at 6:31 PM
What will an LCFS program mean for your state? Proposed programs are popping up in legislatures across the country. Stillwater tracks their progress and analyzes their potential impact. stillwaterpublications.com/low-carbon-f...