FutureFuel Announces Certain Updated Matters with Respect to Its Batesville, Arkansas Facility

Core Viewpoint - FutureFuel Corp. is facing delays in the turnaround of its Batesville, Arkansas production facility due to severe weather, impacting biodiesel production and other processes [2]. Company Overview - FutureFuel Corp. is a manufacturer of custom and performance chemicals as well as biofuels, with a focus on specialty chemicals for specific customers and multi-customer applications [3]. - The company's product portfolio includes proprietary agrochemicals, adhesion promoters, biocide intermediates, antioxidant precursors, nylon and polyester polymer modifiers, and small-volume specialty chemicals and solvents [3]. - FutureFuel primarily produces and sells biodiesel to its customers [3]. Production Update - The turnaround of the Batesville facility, initiated in December 2024, was expected to last until February 2025 but has been extended due to inclement weather [2]. - Biodiesel production is not anticipated to restart until the end of March 2025 at the earliest, while other production processes are expected to ramp up in early March 2025 [2].