In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that the South Korean government, which had previously encouraged farmers to replace rice with soybeans, is now considering reversing the decision and cutting back on soybean farming, even though farmers have already made significant investments in soybean production. South Korea’s soybean stocks reached 88,000 tons at the start of the year, […]
In Canada, Precedence Research stated that the global bio-based packaging market size will reach $11.82 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $34.4 billion by 2034, “The bio-based packaging sector is propelled by mounting environmental concerns, strict regulatory frameworks, and shifting consumer preferences toward sustainable solutions. Companies are innovating with materials like PLA, PHA, […]
In Brazil, Reuters reported that a unit of U.S.-based grain merchant Cargill will build a corn ethanol plant adjacent to its sugarcane plant in Brazil’s Center-Western state of Goias. The report noted that Cargill confirmed the business decision but declined to disclose other details of the project. Cargill already produces ethanol from sugarcane and corn […]
In India, Solar Quarter reported that Malaysia has marked a significant milestone in its energy transition with the launch of the Hybrid Hydro Floating Solar (HHFS) project and the Green Hydrogen Hub in Terengganu. The dual initiatives are designed to support the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and the Hydrogen Economy and Technology Roadmap (HETR), […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Australian chemicals company HAMR Energy has advanced its green methanol project in Portland with the completion of the pre-front-end engineering design (pre-FEED) phase. The pre-FEED work for the Portland Renewable Fuels Project was completed by German technology and engineering company thyssenkrupp Uhde, according to the report. The project, […]
In Belgium, Hydrogen Europe reported that Liquid Sun launched an eSAF production pilot with ABB, Finnair, Fortum, and Finavia. The pilot aims to establish a functioning ecosystem and value chain for synthetic fuel production in Finland, according to the report. Originating from research at Tampere University, Liquid Sun has developed an innovation based on low-temperature […]
In the UK, Greenergy, a producer of biodiesel from waste, announced a ten-year extension to its lease with the Port of Amsterdam. Since acquiring the Amsterdam biodiesel plant in 2018, Greenergy said it has made significant investments to convert the plant to manufacture waste oils, and most recently, to expand the production capacity. Expansion works […]
In India, Bioe Energy Times reported that D&L Industries, through its subsidiary Chemrez Technologies, (CTI), is moving forward with plans to build a second biodiesel plant in the Philippines as it anticipates stronger demand once the government lifts the suspension on higher biodiesel blend mandates. “What we announced was that we are planning and studying […]
In California, the UCLA reported that the U.S. National Science Foundation has renewed funding for BioPACIFIC MIP — Biomaterials, Polymers and Advanced Constructs from Integrated Chemistry Materials Innovation Platform — a collaboration between UC Santa Barbara and UCLA that provides a unique scientific ecosystem for the United States. This $19.8 million renewal empowers BioPACIFIC MIP […]
In Vietnam, Vietnam Plus reported that E10 biofuel is planned to be sold nationwide from January 1, 2026 for use in petrol-powered motor vehicles nationwide, according to a draft circular of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT). The MoIT is seeking public feedback on a draft circular which outlines the roadmap for blending biofuels […]
