In Brazil, World Grain reported that the area planted with soybeans in Brazil is projected to reach 49.1 million hectares in the 2025-26 cycle, an increase of 3% year on year, according to the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. This figure represents an upward revision of 300,000 hectares from its […]
In Japan, EOG Asia reported that TRE Holdings and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company announced that have entered into a collaboration to study the feasibility of using domestic woody biomass and waste to produce green methanol commercially in Japan. The two companies will leverage their respective expertise and know-how to pursue the commercial-scale production of green […]
In Uganda, Business Insider Africa reported that starting January next year, Uganda will require all fuel distributors to blend locally produced ethanol into the petrol sold across the country. The development was announced by Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa, who revealed that the blending process will be spearheaded by the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC). The […]
In Japan, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) have acquired approval in principle (AiP) from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai for their jointly developed liquefied CO2/methanol carrier. The vessel for which Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and MOL acquired AiP is based on a low-pressure LCO2 carrier. It aims to transport […]
In Hong Kong, EcoCeres announced the signing of a multi-year agreement to supply British Airways with sustainable aviation fuel. This partnership is expected to help the UK’s carrier reduce lifecycle carbon emissions of approximately 400,000 metric tons, compared with use of the same volume of conventional jet fuel. As part of its sustainability roadmap, British […]
In China, China Daily reported that China’s first batch of green methanol produced from urban waste was refueled into a conventional diesel vessel at Yangpu Port in South China’s island province of Hainan earlier this week. The green methanol is produced by China BlueChemical, affiliated with China National Offshore Oil Corporation, using biogas generated from […]
In Italy, Eni said it inaugurated in Loudima, in the central-southern part of the Republic of the Congo, the first vegetable oil extraction plant in the country. The Italian energy company noted that the production will be destined to Enilive’s biorefineries, where it will be transformed into biofuel to help decarbonize transport sectors. The Loudima […]
In Canada, Statifacts reported that the global biofuels market size was evaluated at $110.9 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach $326.42 billion by 2034. The research firm noted that the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.4% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2034. “North America dominated the global […]
In India, The Print reported that Dover India and RV College of Engineering (RVCE), have announced a strategic partnership to establish a state-of-the-art laboratory in Materials and Component Reliability Testing under the Centre for Hydrogen and Green Technology, a center of excellence at RVCE. The lab, to be housed within the RVCE campus, is poised […]
In Turkey, Reuters reported that the Turkish Government will set mandates for airlines and jet fuel suppliers to enhance uptake of SAF with a goal of curbing aviation emissions by 5% by 2030. The report noted that the move is aimed at complying with the U.N. International Civil Aviation Organization’s emission reduction scheme that will […]
