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LanzaTech secures UK grant to accelerate SAF projects

LanzaTech secures UK grant to accelerate SAF projects

July 29, 2025 |

In India, Bio Energy Times reported that carbon recycling company LanzaTech Global, has received a $8.5 million grant from the UK government’s Advanced Fuels Fund to support two sustainable aviation fuel projects aimed at reducing emissions from air travel. The grant will go toward LanzaTech’s DRAGON 1 and DRAGON 2 initiatives. DRAGON 1 will convert […]

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SWISS becomes first airline to integrate Synhelion’s solar fuel into its flight operations

SWISS becomes first airline to integrate Synhelion’s solar fuel into its flight operations

July 29, 2025 |

In Switzerland, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) said it has become the first airline in the world to integrate the solar fuel manufactured by the Swiss-based Synhelion clean-tech company into its regular flight operations. Synhelion delivered a first 190-liter barrel of synthetic crude oil from its DAWN production facility to a refinery in Northern Germany, […]

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Essar Energy Transition wins government backing for SAF production hub at Stanlow

Essar Energy Transition wins government backing for SAF production hub at Stanlow

July 29, 2025 |

In the UK, Essar Energy Transition (EET), received funding from the UK Government’s Department for Transport (DfT), as part of its Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF) scheme, to develop its plans for the creation of one of the UK’s largest advanced SAF production hubs. Essar Energy Transition plans to establish a Methanol-to-Jet (MtJ) production hub capable […]

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Atoba Energy and Air Moana join forces to advance SAF in French Polynesia

Atoba Energy and Air Moana join forces to advance SAF in French Polynesia

July 29, 2025 |

In India, Bio Energy Times reported that ATOBA Energy has entered into a strategic partnership with Air Moana to develop scalable solutions for the supply of SAF. The agreement focuses on ensuring a long-term SAF supply while supporting local efforts to establish sustainable fuel production capabilities in Tahiti. The initiative aligns with Air Moana’s broader […]

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Indonesia’s B50 biofuel mandate could boost palm oil demand by 3 million tons

Indonesia’s B50 biofuel mandate could boost palm oil demand by 3 million tons

July 28, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Indonesia’s domestic palm oil consumption could rise by around 3 million tons if the government implements the B50 biodiesel regulation, according to a study by leading Indonesian investment bank CIMB Securities. The company notes that the potential demand growth would be an additional 6.2% of the projected crude palm oil […]

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India’s ethanol drive expected to use 22% of sugar output by 2034: OECD-FAO report

India’s ethanol drive expected to use 22% of sugar output by 2034: OECD-FAO report

July 28, 2025 |

In India, Chini Mandi reported in their latest outlook for the global sugar market from 2025 to 2034, the OECD and FAO highlighted that India’s ethanol production from sugarcane will continue to grow, supported by government policies aimed at diversifying the sugar sector. According to the forecast, India is expected to maintain its position as […]

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Soybean industry is able to meet increased demand for biodiesel

Soybean industry is able to meet increased demand for biodiesel

July 28, 2025 |

In Brazil, Globo Rural reported that Brazil currently has the capacity to crush more than 100 million tons of soybeans and produce enough oil to meet the 20% biodiesel blend requirement (B20). “If Brazil wants, it can produce B20 today. It has soybeans and it has industry. The issue is how to allocate the additional […]

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Biotechnology with microorganisms boosts record soybean productivity in Brazil

Biotechnology with microorganisms boosts record soybean productivity in Brazil

July 28, 2025 |

In Brazil, Noticias R7 reported that the combination of favorable weather conditions and advances in soil-focused biotechnology led Brazil to yet another record soybean harvest. According to the 10th survey of the 2024/2025 harvest by the National Supply Company (CONAB), production is expected to reach 169.5 million tons—a 14.7% increase compared to the previous cycle. […]

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South Africa’s corn production poised to grow

South Africa’s corn production poised to grow

July 28, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that corn production in South Africa is positioned for continued growth in marketing year 2025-26 supported by stable planting area, higher anticipated yields and a slight shift to yellow corn two years after a drought-reduced crop, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of […]

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FAO says global agricultural production to increase 14% in next decade

FAO says global agricultural production to increase 14% in next decade

July 28, 2025 |

In Italy, World Grain reported that global production of agricultural and fish commodities is expected to increase by 14% through to 2034, with cereals growing at an average annual rate of 1.1%, according to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034. Cereal production will be driven by a 0.9% annual increase in yields as the harvested area […]

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