Brokerage Services

PFL provides innovative intermediary brokerage services in the rapidly evolving wholesale biofuel markets, focusing primarily on ethanol and biodiesel. We provide independent, efficient over-the counter (OTC) transactional services, risk management strategies, and market information products to our clients. In order to maintain our impartiality in serving our customers, PFL does not take any positions in the market.

Physical Biodiesel/Ethanol - Our team is well versed in facilitating physical trades in the biodiesel and ethanol markets. Even in uncertain and turbulent conditions we are able to get deals done in a timely and efficient manner. PFL is in constant contact with participants to consistently develop the deepest liquidity, best prices, and the most seamless transactions in the market.

Financial Swaps - Our company also facilitates trades that are financially settled against an indexed price. Generally such trades are based off things like the Chicago Board of Trade's (CBOT) ethanol contract, or leading publications such as Platts. However as an OTC brokerage we are able to adjust quickly to changing needs; as long as there are at least two parties willing to agree on the terms, we can facilitate the deal.

OTC Cleared Products - A number of exchanges including CBOT and the New York Mercantile Exchange offer clearing services for OTC ethanol contracts, as well as other commodities related to the biofuel markets. PFL can help to match your bid with an offer, or vice versa. Once negotiation for the transaction is complete the trade is submitted to a clearing firm. Using exchange-cleared products eliminates having to establish credit with your counterparty. Other benefits include daily mark-to-market, and more efficient management of trading capital and costs.

Structured Transactions/Supply Contracts

PFL creates and structures innovative products to better assist our clients in meeting their risk management needs. We work with our clients to effectively manage supply, demand, and price risk through structured transactions. This includes long-term contracts, puts, calls, and customized transactions.