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Paraná’s second corn harvest could exceed 17 million tons, state government says

Paraná’s second corn harvest could exceed 17 million tons, state government says

August 3, 2025 |

In Brazil, the Government of Parana state reported that the progress of the second corn harvest in Paraná is confirming the forecast for record production, now set at 17.06 million tons. If this forecast holds, it will even exceed the initial estimate of 16.8 million tons. So far, approximately 64% of the 2.77 million hectares […]

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Soybean harvest in Ukraine in 2025 may decrease by 17%, report says

Soybean harvest in Ukraine in 2025 may decrease by 17%, report says

August 3, 2025 |

In Ukraine, APK Inform reported in its latest update that soybean production in Ukraine in 2025 may decrease by more than 1 million tons. This is due to the reduction in sown area under this crop, as farmers prioritized corn and sunflower during the spring planting campaign. Based on the updated data from the State […]

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Argentine government officially lowers grain export duties

Argentine government officially lowers grain export duties

August 3, 2025 |

In Argentina, Infobae reported that President Javier Milei signed Decree 526/2025 , which established a permanent reduction in certain grain export duties. The measure, which affects products such as soybeans, sunflowers, barley, wheat, corn, sorghum, and meat, seeks to strengthen the sector’s competitiveness, according to the report. In the case of corn, wheat, and sorghum, […]

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Indonesia to prioritize wheat, soybean imports from US amid tariff deal

Indonesia to prioritize wheat, soybean imports from US amid tariff deal

August 3, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Indonesia has unveiled plans to prioritize wheat and soybean imports from the United States as part of a comprehensive trade agreement that reduces tariffs and establishes new agricultural trade channels between the two nations.  This initiative is tied to a $4.5 billion agricultural import commitment, linked to a broader reciprocal […]

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India commissions 1 MW green hydrogen plant at Kandla Port

India commissions 1 MW green hydrogen plant at Kandla Port

August 3, 2025 |

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that India has commissioned a 1 MW green hydrogen power plant at Kandla Port. The facility, developed by the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal. The plant is reportedly capable of producing approximately 140 metric tonnes of […]

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Jagatjit starts commercial production at Punjab ethanol plant

Jagatjit starts commercial production at Punjab ethanol plant

August 3, 2025 |

In India, Chemical Industry Digest reported that Jagatjit Industries commenced commercial production at its grain-based ethanol plant in Hamira, located in Punjab’s Kapurthala district.  The facility will have a daily production capacity of 200 kiloliters, according to the report. The report also noted that the plant will supply 65–70 million liters of ethanol per year […]

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Clariant Catalysts and Shanghai Electric launch alliance to advance China’s energy transition

Clariant Catalysts and Shanghai Electric launch alliance to advance China’s energy transition

August 3, 2025 |

In Germany, Clariant announced that it has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Boiler Works, a full subsidiary of Shanghai Electric, specializing in energy conversion and the development of new energy applications, to jointly foster innovation in sustainable energy solutions.  The partners will combine their expertise to advance green energy projects in China. The […]

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BioBond enters hot melt market with bio-based technology for packaging applications

BioBond enters hot melt market with bio-based technology for packaging applications

August 3, 2025 |

In Indiana, BioBond Adhesives announced its official entry into the packaging hot melt market with the introduction of its BioMelt SPKG500 and BioMelt SPKG250 product offerings.  These new plant-based solutions are now available for sampling, the company said. According to Marc McConnaughey, CEO of BioBond, “The BioMelt line joins the company’s existing plant-based BioCoat antimicrobial […]

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Poland’s Gliwice kicks off works on waste-to-energy, solar thermal projects

Poland’s Gliwice kicks off works on waste-to-energy, solar thermal projects

August 3, 2025 |

In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that the heating company of the Polish city of Gliwice, PEC-Gliwice, has officially started the construction of its Green Energy Park, combining a waste-to-energy plant with a solar thermal park. The project includes a cogeneration unit with a capacity of 21 MWt and 4 MWe, powered by alternative fuels from […]

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Denver terminal joins Avfuel’s SAF supply chain

Denver terminal joins Avfuel’s SAF supply chain

August 3, 2025 |

In Colorado, Avfuel Corporation said it is expanding its sustainable aviation fuel footprint with the addition of a new, strategic supply point in Denver, Colorado. “We continue to see interest in SAF adoption,” said C.R. Sincock, II, Avfuel’s executive vice president. “Avfuel is proud to have established the first SAF supply point in this region, […]

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