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Brazil could harvest more than 180 million tons of soybeans in 25/26, consultancy says

Brazil could harvest more than 180 million tons of soybeans in 25/26, consultancy says

September 7, 2025 |

In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that Brazilian soybean production in 2025/26, with planting expected to begin this month, could reach a record 180.92 million tons, a 5.3% increase over the previous season, counting on a recovery in production in Rio Grande do Sul, according to data from local consultancy Safras & Mercado. The forecast indicates […]

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China accounted for 84% of Brazil’s soybean shipments in August

China accounted for 84% of Brazil’s soybean shipments in August

September 7, 2025 |

In Brazil, Globo Rural reported that Brazil shipped 8.12 million tons of soybean in August, 84% of which were destined for Chinese ports, according to data from the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec), China’s share of Brazilian soybean purchases has grown significantly this year. Over the past four years, the Asian country accounted for […]

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Warner Seeds acquires Sorghum Partners brand and assets

Warner Seeds acquires Sorghum Partners brand and assets

September 7, 2025 |

In Kansas, High Plains Journal reported that Warner Seeds, a United States-based sorghum seed company has acquired the Sorghum Partners brand, germplasm portfolio, and all sorghum assets from S&W Seed Company, a provider of sorghum seed. With this acquisition, Warner Seeds gains additional access to a best-in-class germplasm library, herbicide tolerance and forage grazing flexibility […]

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Indonesia pushes for South-South cooperation on palm oil sustainability standards

Indonesia pushes for South-South cooperation on palm oil sustainability standards

September 7, 2025 |

In Indonesia, Euroactiv reported that Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Arif Havas Oegroseno recently announced a new push to develop palm oil standards through Global South cooperation organizations – specifically the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and others), CPAPC (the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries) and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). […]

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​BTG Bioliquids, NanosTech partner to deliver end-to-end advanced biofuels solution

​BTG Bioliquids, NanosTech partner to deliver end-to-end advanced biofuels solution

September 7, 2025 |

In the Netherlands, BTG Bioliquids BV (BTL), and NanosTech Technology & Innovations (NanosTech) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver a fully integrated solution to produce advanced, drop-in biofuels. The partnership combines BTL’s fast pyrolysis technology, which converts sustainable biomass into bio-oil, with NanosTech’s proprietary Aquaprocessing (AQP) platform, which upgrades bio-oils into refinery-ready […]

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India allows production of ethanol from sugarcane juice, molasses

India allows production of ethanol from sugarcane juice, molasses

September 7, 2025 |

In India, Reuters reported that the Indian government has allowed production of ethanol from sugarcane juice, syrup and all types of molasses without any restrictions on volumes in 2025/2026. The world’s second-biggest sugar producer had restricted production in the current marketing year because of a drop in sugarcane supplies, according to the report. In the […]

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Everfuel achieves RFNBO certification

Everfuel achieves RFNBO certification

September 7, 2025 |

In Denmark, Everfuel announced that it has achieved RFNBO certification officially recognizing that its hydrogen production facility, HySynergy, produces green hydrogen under the EU’s Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) framework. Everfuel is now a Certified RFNBO Producer, setting a new benchmark for sustainable energy in Denmark and across Europe, the firm said. “This milestone […]

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Emvolon and Montauk Renewables form JV to develop multiple biogas-to-green methanol projects

Emvolon and Montauk Renewables form JV to develop multiple biogas-to-green methanol projects

September 7, 2025 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Emvolon and Montauk Renewables have announced a joint venture to build multiple biogas-to-green methanol projects.  Following a successful field demonstration, the companies plan to develop a portfolio of sites capable of producing up to 50,000 metric tons of green methanol annually by 2030, starting with the Atascocita Humble Renewable […]

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Delta partners with Shell and the Port of Portland for first commercial-scale SAF uplift at Portland International Airport

Delta partners with Shell and the Port of Portland for first commercial-scale SAF uplift at Portland International Airport

September 7, 2025 |

In Georgia, Delta Air Lines, in collaboration with Shell and Portland International Airport (PDX), has taken delivery of SAF into the PDX fuel system, marking the first commercial-scale SAF uplift at PDX. This achievement not only expands Delta’s SAF footprint but positions PDX – owned and operated by the Port of Portland – to capitalize […]

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Piccadily Agro to increase ethanol production capacity

Piccadily Agro to increase ethanol production capacity

September 7, 2025 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Piccadily Agro Industries has unveiled an ambitious growth plan to scale up its ethanol production capacity and double its malt and barrel storage infrastructure. The company, which began commercial operations as a sugar manufacturer in 1994 at Indri, Haryana, diversified into the distillery segment in 2007 with a grain-based […]

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