Why would I want to own seperated RINs (K=2)?
A.: Separated RINs, also known as renewable fuel credits, are required by domestic refiners or importers of gasoline into the United States. These obligated parties are mandated under the regulation to accumulate, either through production or acquisition, their pro rata share of RINs based on the current years fuel standard.Additionally, speculators may have an interest in acquiring RINs for the purpose of hedging a market position or for financial gain. This market factor has shown a small amount of activity in the early stages of the RFS program, and is sure to grow with time and understanding.The other party that RINBROKERS may also have an interest in acquiring RINs would be an individual or corporation who wishes to use RINs as a vehicle to demonstrate support for biofuel production and/or environmental stewardship. In this scenario the RIN purchaser would retire the RIN upon receipt, effectively promoting additional renewable fuel production in order to fill the void that would b
