Author Archive: Juan Pedro Tomas

rss feed

Nigeria launches national soybean production policy 

Nigeria launches national soybean production policy 

July 28, 2025 |

In Nigeria, Von reported that the Nigeria’s Government has launched its National Soybean Production Policy and Strategy to achieve food sovereignty, economic diversification as well as harness the opportunities linked to the soybean value chain. Speaking during the unveiling of the National Soybean Production Policy Strategy and the launch of the Nigerian Soybean partnership held […]

Read More

India becomes largest buyer of oil palm seed from Malaysia

India becomes largest buyer of oil palm seed from Malaysia

July 28, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgricunsult reported that India has become the largest importer of Malaysian oil palm germinated seeds as it seeks to boost domestic palm oil production. The report noted that demand has surged as the country steps up efforts to boost domestic palm oil production and reduce reliance on imports.  The report also noted that […]

Read More

Yang Ming books additional three methanol-fueled boxships in Japan

Yang Ming books additional three methanol-fueled boxships in Japan

July 27, 2025 |

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has decided to order three additional 8,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel containerships in Japan. Combined with the three 8,000 TEU vessels purchased from Shoei Kisen Kaisha in March, Yang Ming will have a total of six methanol dual-fuel-ready containerships scheduled for […]

Read More

Qore starts production of BDO made by dent corn

Qore starts production of BDO made by dent corn

July 27, 2025 |

In Iowa, Qore, a joint venture of Cargill and Germany-based HELM, said it is officially starting production of QIRA, a large-scale 1,4-butanediol (BDO) made from locally grown dent corn.  The $300-million, 66,000 annual metric ton facility is located in Eddyville, Iowa. QIRA is derived from annually renewable crops and serves as an impactful alternative to […]

Read More

Hydrogen moves ahead in Sarawak with new Scottish-Malaysian pact

Hydrogen moves ahead in Sarawak with new Scottish-Malaysian pact

July 27, 2025 |

In Scotland, Scottish green hydrogen specialist Logan Energy said it is set to accelerate the deployment of hydrogen infrastructure in Sarawak, following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Malaysian company H2 Energy last week. The MoU between Logan Energy and H2 Energy was signed during International Energy Week (IEW) 2025 in […]

Read More

Bakelite completes acquisition of Sestec

Bakelite completes acquisition of Sestec

July 27, 2025 |

In Georgia, Bakelite announced the acquisition of Sestec, a Poland-based company known for its sustainable, protein-based adhesives for wood and composite products.  By integrating Sestec’s technology, Bakelite expands its portfolio of sustainable adhesive solutions on a global scale and continues to assist customers in achieving their sustainability commitments, the firm said. “This acquisition is a […]

Read More

BBMP chief directs setup of waste-to-energy plant at Kannahalli

BBMP chief directs setup of waste-to-energy plant at Kannahalli

July 27, 2025 |

In India, The Hindu reported that Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner M. Maheshwar Rao directed Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) officials to formulate a comprehensive plan to establish a waste-to-energy unit at the Kannahalli waste processing plant. Rao directed the officials to formulate a plan after discussing its challenges and shortcomings with […]

Read More

H2 MOBILITY, HOYER Group conclude a contract for hydrogen logistics

H2 MOBILITY, HOYER Group conclude a contract for hydrogen logistics

July 27, 2025 |

In Germany, the HOYER Group has concluded a contract with H2 MOBILITY, the largest operator of hydrogen refueling stations in Germany. Initially, as a partner, the international logistics specialist for liquid goods will undertake supplies to hydrogen refueling stations in the Rhein-Neckar region, and will be responsible both for transport and for quantity control. Anna […]

Read More

Mizzou researchers develop biofuels from roadside plants

Mizzou researchers develop biofuels from roadside plants

July 27, 2025 |

In Missouri, Columbia Missourian reported that a team of University of Missouri researchers discovered a way to genetically modify a plant’s genes to produce more oil for biofuels. Biochemistry professor Jay Thelen used arabidopsis, a type of mustard plant, to understand how modifying genetics can increase plant oil production for biofuels, according to the report. […]

Read More

UTEP researchers boost microalgae biofuel yields with nanotechnology

UTEP researchers boost microalgae biofuel yields with nanotechnology

July 27, 2025 |

In Texas, the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) said that  a group of UTEP researchers have demonstrated how nanotechnology can significantly improve biofuel production from microalgae. The study, recently published in ACS Applied Bio Materials, focuses on the microalga Chlorella vulgaris, a fast-growing species commonly found in freshwater environments that is used to […]

Read More

}