Platts modifies Ethanol T2 FOB Rotterdam loading window July 1

Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, has amended the benchmark Ethanol T2 FOB Rotterdam (AAYDT00) loading window specification in its assessment process to reflect a single strip window of 5-15 days forward from the date of publication, effective July 1, 2026.

The change follows observed loading delays due to the logistical limitations of ethanol in Rotterdam, and in response to market feedback that a longer strip window would provide greater flexibility.

The 5-15 days forward strip is also no longer split into three five-day windows denoted as the front-end window, the mid- window and the back-end window.

Participants in the Platts Market on Close assessment process may express interest to bid and offer the full 5-15 day forward strip.

In addition, under this change, buyers are required to nominate a five-day laycan within the 5-15 day strip. The buyer's nomination is subject to a notice period of at least 48 hours (full UK working days) before the first day of the laycan, as per market standard.

Additionally, buyers will need to nominate the estimated time of arrival (ETA) of the barge within the narrowed five-day laycan within good time, and no less than 48 hours (full UK working days) prior to arrival.

For example, the Platts Ethanol T2 FOB Rotterdam loading window for an assessment published on July 2 would be July 7-17. For a shortened laycan of July 7-12, the buyer must provide nomination on the first day of the laycan 48 full working-day hours prior, on July 5. For a barge ETA of July 11 within the shortened laycan, the buyer must also provide a nomination 48 hours (full UK working days) on July 9.

Platts expects performance on all published deals to be in line with market practice.

This change was initially proposed April 20 and was confirmed June 2.

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