22 Dec 2014 | 07:51 UTC — London

SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Change to NWE biofuel MOC barge loading dates

On December 23, 24, 29 and 31, Platts will reflect barges loading non-standard dates for its ethanol and biodiesel assessments, in line with the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Effective December 23 and December 24 2014, Platts will reflect ethanol and biodiesel barges that load 7-15 days forward, not the usual 3-15 days forward.

On December 22, the first day that can be bid or offered will be December 29 and the last day will be January 6, 2015.

On December 23, the first day will be December 30 and the last day will be January 7.

On December 24, the first day that can be bid or offered will be December 31 and the last day will be January 8.

Effective December 29, 2014 Platts will reflect ethanol and biodiesel barges that load 4-15 days forward, not the usual 3-15 days forward.

On December 29, the first day that can be bid or offered will be January 2 and the last day will be January 13.

Finally, effective December 31, Platts will reflect refined product barges that load 6-15 days forward, not the usual 3-15 days forward.

On December 31, the first day that can be bid or offered will be January 6 and the last day will be January 15.

Following December 31, typical loading dates will be reflected.

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