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Indonesia’s palm oil exports rose 11.62% year-on-year

Indonesia’s palm oil exports rose 11.62% year-on-year

November 9, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Indonesian palm oil exports (including crude palm oil and refined palm oil) totaled 17.58 million tons from January to September 2025, an 11.62% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data by Statistics Indonesia. Palm oil exports in September totaled 1.38 million tons, a 6.9% decrease year-on-year. […]

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Study shows Ukraine has some of the highest crop yield indicators 

Study shows Ukraine has some of the highest crop yield indicators 

November 9, 2025 |

In Ukraine, APK Inform reported that Ukraine has some of the highest yields of grain and oilseed crops in the world, according to the results of a global study on agricultural production efficiency conducted by Agrohub in partnership with Syngenta. The study compared key indicators of resources, costs, yields, and profitability among five leading agricultural […]

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Mercosur soy output seen rising in 2025/26 despite smaller planted area

Mercosur soy output seen rising in 2025/26 despite smaller planted area

November 9, 2025 |

In Korea, Tridge reported that soybean production in South America’s Mercosur bloc is expected to grow by 0.8% year-on-year in the 2025/26 season, according to agribusiness consultancy Celeres.   The Mercosur bloc is a key player in the soybean market, having accounted for 62% of global exports over the past five years, according to Celeres. […]

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Brazil sowed almost half of planned area with soybeans

Brazil sowed almost half of planned area with soybeans

November 9, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that 47% of the planned area had been sown with soybeans in Brazil as of November 1, according to monitoring results from Safras & Mercado. This is lower than last year (53%) and below the average of the last five years (55%). The lag in the pace is attributed to delayed […]

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China buys US wheat, sorghum

China buys US wheat, sorghum

November 9, 2025 |

In Washington DC, World Grain reported that China has signed agreements to purchase wheat and sorghum from the United States. The report noted that China has agreed to purchase two cargoes — one soft wheat and the other spring wheat — totaling 120,000 tons, marking its first purchase of US wheat in more than a […]

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Bangladesh signs deal to buy $1.25 billion worth of US soybeans

Bangladesh signs deal to buy $1.25 billion worth of US soybeans

November 9, 2025 |

In UkrAgroConsult reported that Bangladesh’s largest soybean processors and importers—Meghna Group of Industries, City Group, Delta Agrofood Industries Ltd., Mahbub Group, and KGS Group—have signed letters of intent to increase their purchases of U.S. soybeans over the next 12 months. Under the agreement, Bangladesh’s soybean meal processors and importers have committed to purchasing soybeans and […]

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MHI and ICM form alliance to advance ethanol dehydration efficiency

MHI and ICM form alliance to advance ethanol dehydration efficiency

November 9, 2025 |

In Japan, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,(MHI), a global engineering and technology firm and ICM, Inc. (ICM), a U.S. process technology provider for bioethanol production, have entered into a strategic alliance to accelerate innovation in ethanol dehydration. The collaboration focuses on integrating MHI’s Mitsubishi Membrane Dehydration System (MMDS) with ICM’s bioethanol process design. Together, the companies aim […]

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Fluor selected for front-end engineering and design of SAF hub in England

Fluor selected for front-end engineering and design of SAF hub in England

November 9, 2025 |

In Texas, Fluor Corporation announced that it has been awarded a contract by LanzaJet for the front-end engineering and design of a pioneering sustainable aviation fuel production hub in North Yorkshire, England.  The initiative, named Project Speedbird, is a joint development between LanzaJet and British Airways. Fluor will recognize the undisclosed contract value in the […]

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China begins construction of 150MW green methanol plant for maritime fuel exports

China begins construction of 150MW green methanol plant for maritime fuel exports

November 9, 2025 |

In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that three Chinese state-owned entities have kicked off construction of the country’s first full-chain green methanol demonstration aimed at the shipping sector, with plans to export the fuel to international maritime markets. Located in Lishu, Jilin Province, the project is jointly developed by Jilin Electric Power, Cosco Shipping, […]

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China Everbright starts building waste-to-energy plant in Uzbekistan

China Everbright starts building waste-to-energy plant in Uzbekistan

November 9, 2025 |

In Uzbekistan, Kun.uz reported that  Chinese firm China Everbright started to build a waste-to-energy plant in Fergana, Uzbekistan. The report noted that the waste-to-energy plant will be capable of processing 1,500 tons of garbage per day and generating 227.5 million kWh of electricity. The $141.5 million project is expected to ease the pressure on local […]

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