In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that CIMB Investment Bank Bhd (CIMB Securities) has maintained its overweight call on the plantation sector, citing Indonesia’s plan to implement a 50% biodiesel blend (B50) mandate by the second half of 2026 as a long-term structural positive for crude palm oil (CPO) demand and prices. The research house said the […]
In India, Maximize Market Research reported that the global cane sugar market was valued at $232.86 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $ 258.41 billion by 2032, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.31% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2032. “Technological advancements in cultivation and extraction are further […]
In Kenya, Milling Middle East and Africa reported that the Rosario Grains Exchange forecasts a wheat harvest of 23 million metric tons in Argentina for the 2025/2026 season, equaling the record set in 2021/22. This upward revision, an increase of 3 million metric tons from earlier projections, reflects robust yields driven by optimal soil moisture […]
In Missouri, Brownfield reported that CONAB’s has Brazil’s new soybean crop at 177.639 million tons, which would be up 3.6% from the previous season’s all-time high thanks to increased planted area and a higher yield. The report noted that CONAB is anticipating a rise in soybean exports to 112.11 million tons due to the larger […]
In China, Global Times reported that China’s soybean imports hit a record high for the month of September, with the country receiving 12.9 million tons of soybeans, according to data from China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC). A Chinese analyst said that the robust performance came as demand from China remained persistent and soybean suppliers […]
In Indonesia, Antara News reported that Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Danantara Indonesia, announced that more than 100 national and international companies have expressed interest in participating in the national waste-to-energy processing plant development project tender. “We announced the project two weeks ago, and around 120 companies have submitted their bids. The criteria for selecting the […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that French renewable power producer Voltalia is carrying out final tests of its 10.5-MW biomass-fired power plant in Sinnamary, French Guiana, ahead of full commissioning of the largest such facility in the territory. Located on the Petit Saut site, the Sinnamary plant will produce over 80 GWh of electricity annually […]
In Spain, Strategic Energy reported that the Spanish Hydrogen Association (AeH2) presented the updated AeH2 Projects Census 2025, which currently includes a total of 399 projects driven by members of the Association across the entire hydrogen value chain. This new edition consolidates the Census as a benchmark tool to understand the real development and maturity […]
In Spain, Spanish airline Iberia presented the SAF Circle, an initiative aimed at promoting collaboration among various stakeholders to progressively increase the use of sustainable aviation fuel. The founding members of this project are Amadeus, BBVA, Repsol, and Telefónica . These four corporations contribute to reducing some of the emissions generated by certain corporate trips […]
In Pennsylvania, Vale and locomotive manufacturer Wabtec Corporation have announced a partnership to study a dual-fuel engine capable of running on both diesel and a diesel-ethanol blend. The studies will initially be conducted in laboratories to validate the concept and evaluate performance, emissions reduction, and ethanol/diesel substitution rate. The tests are expected to run through […]
