In India, Chini Mandi reported that the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) aimed at significantly boosting the supply of next-generation sustainable aviation fuel. This includes innovative power-to-liquids fuels and those derived from advanced biobased feedstocks. This unprecedented aggregated procurement effort is designed to provide a crucial impetus for […]
In Canada, Alder Renewables and Bioénergie AE Côte-Nord announced Project Avance, a strategic partnership to produce SAF from sawmill residues in Port-Cartier, Québec. This new project will establish one of the first biomass-to-SAF production facilities in North America, the firm said. “Project Avance represents a pivotal moment in sustainable aviation”, said Darren Fuller, CCO, Alder […]
In Thailand, Kaohoon International reported that PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited has partnered with Bangkok Airways Public Company to introduce SAF produced by a domestic manufacturer for the first time in Thailand. The SAF will be used in Bangkok Airways’ flight operations, according to the report. The SAF is supplied by PTT […]
In Illinois, United announced an investment in Twelve, a low carbon fuels company that uses a process similar to photosynthesis to transform CO2 and water into sustainable aviation fuel using renewable energy. This investment by the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund follows Twelve’s $83 million Series C funding round and project financing for its […]
In Japan, the Japan Times reported that Japan is considering increasing its soybean and rice imports as a concession in trade negotiations with the U.S. over President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The report noted that Trump unexpectedly brought Japan’s lead negotiator, Economic Revitalization Minister Ryosei Akazawa, into the Oval Office and touted “big progress” after […]
In Brazil, Safras & Mercado reported that the harvest of the 2024/25 summer corn crop in Brazil reached 74.5% of the estimated area of 3.512 million hectares as of April 17. According to a survey by Safras & Mercado, harvesting work reaches 90.4% of the cultivated area of 886,000 hectares in Rio Grande do Sul, […]
In Brazil, CompreRural reported that Brazil’s soybean exports in April were estimated at 14.3 million tons, a reduction of 200,000 tons compared to last week’s forecast, according to data from the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec). This estimated volume for the month would represent a growth of 6.3% compared to the same period last […]
In Pakistan, PTV reported that China has released a comprehensive blueprint to accelerate agricultural modernization, aiming to lift its overall grain production capacity to 700 million tons by 2027 through advancements in technology, innovation, and digital integration. The plan, which outlines strategic goals for the 2024–2035 period, emphasizes strengthening agricultural technology and equipment, enhancing international […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that China’s grain and tuber output is expected to further expand in 2025 after a record 706.5 million tons harvested last year , according to a report released by the Agricultural Forecasting Expert Council of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. The report noted that grain and tuber output is […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Morocco’s Agriculture Ministry expects the gross grain harvest to rise to 4.4 million tons this year, up 41% from last year, thanks to rains in March and April. The report highlighted that Morocco’s agriculture has suffered from drought for seven consecutive years. Last year, only 3.1 million tons were harvested, […]
