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Brazil sends first sorghum shipment to China in a decade

Brazil sends first sorghum shipment to China in a decade

March 1, 2026 |

In Brazil, Reuters reported that Brazil exported its first shipment of sorghum to China since 2014 in January, but in a volume small enough to fit inside a single shipping container, according to Brazilian government. The shipment of 25.83 metric tons was Brazil’s first to the Asian country in 12 years, shortly after 10 trading […]

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Carbon Direct and C2X announce collaboration on forestry residue-to-biofuel project

Carbon Direct and C2X announce collaboration on forestry residue-to-biofuel project

March 1, 2026 |

In New York, Carbon Direct and C2X have announced a new collaboration to advance the Beaver Lake Biofuels project in Louisiana.  The companies noted that this project presents a pioneering approach to biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS), transforming forestry residues and by-products into both clean fuel and high-quality carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits. The […]

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Siemens and CAPHENIA accelerate scale-up of SAF

Siemens and CAPHENIA accelerate scale-up of SAF

March 1, 2026 |

In Germany, Siemens and the cleantech company CAPHENIA have entered a partnership to scale the production of SAF. As preferred automation and digitalization partner, Siemens will provide digitalization and automation solutions for CAPHENIA’s plasma technology, which converts bio-methane into synthesis gas. The goal is a standardized concept that enables the global rollout of commercial production […]

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ISCC, OMV and Airbus strengthen credible book and claim approaches

ISCC, OMV and Airbus strengthen credible book and claim approaches

March 1, 2026 |

In Germany, International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) has partnered with OMV and Airbus to support the further development of the global SAF ecosystem. This collaboration is grounded in a shared focus on Book and Claim Chain-of-Custody models. Each partner brings a distinct perspective: energy production, aircraft manufacturing and operation, and sustainability certification, according to […]

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Swedavia expands joint sustainable aviation fuel purchase

Swedavia expands joint sustainable aviation fuel purchase

March 1, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Sweden’s state-owned airport operator, Swedavia, has increased its annual joint purchase of sustainable aviation fuel to reduce emissions from business travel.  This year, the program includes new participants such as Luleå Municipality and the ground handling company Aviator Airport Alliance. Emergency services provider SOS Alarm has also taken part […]

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Global bio-based PET market to reach $4.79 billion by 2032, research finds

Global bio-based PET market to reach $4.79 billion by 2032, research finds

March 1, 2026 |

In India, QY Research reported that the global bio-based PET market was valued at $2.65 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach $4.79 billion by 2032, witnessing a CAGR of 8.8% during the forecast period 2026-2032. Bio-based polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is produced using renewable feedstocks such as plant-derived monoethylene glycol (MEG) combined with terephthalic […]

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Warsaw opens waste-to-energy plant to handle 30% of rubbish

Warsaw opens waste-to-energy plant to handle 30% of rubbish

March 1, 2026 |

In Poland, TVP reported that The Polish capital of Warsaw opened a new waste-to-energy plant that will burn almost a third of the city’s rubbish and turn it into electricity and heat. The plant, called the Warsaw Energy Factory, is located in a district in northeastern Warsaw. It can process about 265,000 tons of waste […]

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Uruguay to supply German firm with 100,000 tons per year of certified e-methanol

Uruguay to supply German firm with 100,000 tons per year of certified e-methanol

March 1, 2026 |

In Uruguay, Strategic Energy reported that HIF Global inked a deal through which it will supply approximately 100,000 tons per year of e-methanol to German eFuel One. The e-methanol supplied under this deal is expected to originate from HIF’s Paysandú project in Uruguay, according to the report. The e-methanol supplied under this framework will comply […]

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Chinese scientists turn food waste into eco-friendly methanol fuel

Chinese scientists turn food waste into eco-friendly methanol fuel

March 1, 2026 |

In Russia, TV Brics reported that scientists at East China University of Science and Technology in Shanghai have developed an innovative method for converting food waste into green fuel for ships. The report noted that this technology not only opens up new prospects for the processing of organic waste, but also significantly reduces fuel production […]

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Vietnam prepares nationwide launch of E10 biofuel from June 1

Vietnam prepares nationwide launch of E10 biofuel from June 1

March 1, 2026 |

In Russia, TV Brics reported that Vietnam is accelerating preparations for the nationwide introduction of E10 biofuel from June 1, as energy authorities and domestic refineries move to secure sufficient supply, upgrade infrastructure and strengthen technical capacity for the new fuel blend. Under the roadmap, E10 petrol – containing 10% ethanol – will be distributed […]

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