In Florida, Willis Lease Finance Corporation announced that its subsidiary, Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) (WSF), has selected Wilton International in Teesside, a site owned and operated by Sembcorp Utilities (UK) Limited, as the location for its SAF project. The new facility aims to produce 14,000 tons of SAF annually beginning in 2028 and is expected […]
In Japan, the African Development Bank and JGC Corporation, a Japanese engineering company, have signed an agreement to explore cooperation in the development of sustainable aviation fuel in Africa. The two parties signed a Letter of Intent to this effect on the sidelines of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, […]
In New York, The Times of Central Asia reported that Allied Biofuels Uzbekistan has signed land and water agreements with the Khorezm regional government, marking a significant step toward building Central Asia’s first integrated biorefinery for zero-carbon aviation fuel. The announcement was made during the International Investment Forum in Khiva, where Khorezm Governor Jurabek Rakhimov […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Malaysia’s palm oil stocks are expected to decrease in the coming months, reaching approximately 1.7 million metric tons by year-end, driven by a seasonal slowdown in production and rising exports due to festive season demand, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB). Palm oil production in Malaysia typically declines […]
In Nigeria, Kogi Reports reported that the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has encouraged Nigerians to embrace the integration of Jatropha and Cassava for biogas production to strengthen energy security, create jobs, reduce waste, protect the environment, and drive rural economic growth. This call was made by the Director-General/CEO of ECN, Abdullahi Mustapha. He stated […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that South Africa’s National Crop Estimation Committee (CEC) has raised its estimate for commercial corn production in South Africa in 2025 from 15.8 million tons to 16.2 million tons, a 26% increase from last year. White maize production totaled 8.33 million tons, while yellow corn production was 7.85 million tons, according […]
In Australia, Index Box reported that Australia’s sugar cane market is projected to experience minimal growth with a CAGR of nearly 0.1% from 2024 to 2035, reaching 31 million tons in volume and $202.5 billion in value. Current consumption dropped to 31 million tons in 2024, down 6% from the previous year, while production similarly […]
In China, China Global South reported that China asked Indonesia to guarantee long-term supplies of crude palm oil (CPO), natural rubber, and edible bird’s nest. The report noted that the request was made during bilateral farm talks in Jakarta last week. Indonesia’s vice minister of agriculture, Sudaryono, said that Indonesia is open to cooperation in […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that the USDA’s Quarterly Grain Stocks Report showed corn stocks in the US down 13% from last year, soybean stocks up 8% lower, and all wheat stocks are up 6% from 2024. The report noted that old crop corn stocks in all positions on September 1, 2025, totaled 1.53 billion bushels, […]
In China, World Grain, reported China’s soybean production is expected to reach 19.93 million tons during marketing year 2025-26, Meanwhile, soybean imports are expected to reach 106 million tons, relying mostly on South American origins, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. In its latest update, […]
