In Japan, Japan Airlines has invested in Morisora Bio Refinery to advance sustainable aviation fuel produced from domestically sourced woody biomass bioethanol. Morisora Bio Refinery is a joint venture established in July 2025 by three companies: Nippon Paper Industries Co., Sumitomo Corporation, and Green Earth Institute Inc. As part of the “Project Morisora,” the joint […]
In Australia, Mirage News reported that the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (UK CAER) and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) have completed a risk assessment of representative fats, oils and grease (FOG) feedstocks that can be used to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Kentucky. The project, funded by the […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Industrial technology firm Rely has been awarded an early-stage engineering contract for H4 Marseille Fos, a large-scale sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) project in France. The initiative is being developed by German-based Hy2gen and French developer H2V, aiming for an annual production capacity of 75,000 tons, according to the report. […]
In India, ETV Bharat reported that farmers in Madhya Pradesh are looking at reaping monetary benefits from the direct sale of Napier grass. The report noted that this opportunity has come their way in the form of the state government planning to use this grass for producing biofuel. The aim is to increase the income […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Malaysia has expressed its intention to expand palm oil exports to Pakistan. The commitment was made during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Malaysia. In the meeting, the prime ministers of Pakistan and Malaysia agreed to ensure a stable and sustainable supply chain while upholding environmentally responsible practices, according to […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the Australian Sugar Manufacturers (ASM) has presented a proposal to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Sugarcane Bioenergy Opportunities in Queensland, urging an investment to position the sugar industry at the forefront of Australia’s renewable energy and low-emissions fuel transition. Representing a sector that sustains over 20,000 jobs in regional areas, […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reported that Indonesia took another step towards launching biodiesel containing 50% palm-oil based biofuel (B50) by concluding laboratory tests, as the country aims for implementation next year. Palm-oil based biodiesel is currently mandated at 40% blend (B40) but Indonesia wants to increase the level to reduce its reliance on imports of fossil […]
In Hong Kong, South China Morning Post reported that Argentina has tightened export standards for sorghum to strengthen sales to China. The Agriculture Secretariat issued a resolution on Friday, setting new grading rules based on test weight and limiting impurities, broken kernels and non-grain material. The report noted that exports must now meet minimum weights […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that China’s corn production in 2025/26 is expected to reach 298 million tons, up 3 million tons from last year. Rising yields and stable plantings are boosting volumes, while imports continue to decline due to government policies aimed at supporting self-sufficiency, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) said in a report. […]
In Brazil, Global Agriculture reported that Conab is estimating that Brazilian farmers will increase their 2025/26 soybean acreage by 3.66% to 49.08 million hectares. The states with the largest increases are Mato Grosso (+395,500 hectares), Mato Grosso do Sul (+232,100 hectares), and Bahia (+199,800 hectares). The report also noted that the average nationwide yield is […]
