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In Illinois, LanzaTech, Mibelle Group, and Fraunhofer IGB achieve technology breakthrough with production of palm oil substitute

In Illinois, LanzaTech, Mibelle Group, and Fraunhofer IGB achieve technology breakthrough with production of palm oil substitute

September 9, 2025 |

LanzaTech Global announced an innovative advancement with the potential to transform global sustainable aviation fuel production. Having successfully commercialized its technology to produce ethanol for SAF via the Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) process, the firm said it now has the capability for producing SAF via the Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA) pathway. Collaboratively developed with the […]

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India launches SAF feasibility study in partnership with ICAO and EU to boost green aviation

India launches SAF feasibility study in partnership with ICAO and EU to boost green aviation

September 9, 2025 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the Ministry of Civil Aviation, in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and backed by the European Union, officially launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Feasibility Study for India. Conducted under the ICAO ACT-SAF Program, the study explores the potential for producing and deploying drop-in SAF in […]

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DG Fuels seeks buyers for future eSAF production

DG Fuels seeks buyers for future eSAF production

September 9, 2025 |

In the UK, SAF Investor reported that US-based synthetic fuels producer DG Fuels said it aims to modify its patented SAF production system to meet the European Union regulations by converting 25% of its expected 200m gallons per annum of SAF production to qualify as eSAF. “We are now beginning discussions with potential eSAF buyers […]

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Eurowings partners with Greenlyte to develop SAF laboratory

Eurowings partners with Greenlyte to develop SAF laboratory

September 9, 2025 |

In India, BieEnergy Times reported that Eurowings has entered into a partnership with Greenlyte, a start-up building a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) laboratory at Düsseldorf Airport. Under the agreement, Eurowings will be the exclusive purchaser of the SAF produced during the project’s first three years. The facility will use a “power-to-liquid” kerosene process, which captures […]

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Moeve joins the Global Impact Coalition’s alliance to promote e-SAF and low-carbon chemicals.

Moeve joins the Global Impact Coalition’s alliance to promote e-SAF and low-carbon chemicals.

September 9, 2025 |

In Spain, Moeve said it is joining forces with other companies in the Global Impact Coalition (GIC) to advance a new methanol-based pathway for the production of electro-sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) and low-carbon chemicals. As part of the ongoing feasibility study, the companies have formalized a spin-off structure to accelerate the development of this innovative […]

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South Africa’s sugar farmers hit by US tariffs and cheap imports

South Africa’s sugar farmers hit by US tariffs and cheap imports

September 7, 2025 |

In United Arab Emirates, Zawya reported that South African sugar cane growers are facing mounting pressure from both international tariffs and low-cost imports, forcing some to make difficult decisions about staffing and production. US President Donald Trump’s tariffs hit South Africa’s exports to the U.S., which had previously benefited from a duty-free quota of 24,000 […]

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S&P Global estimates US corn yields in 2025 at 189.1 bushels per acre.

S&P Global estimates US corn yields in 2025 at 189.1 bushels per acre.

September 7, 2025 |

In Illinois, Reuters reported that S&P Global Commodity Insights estimated the average U.S. corn yield in 2025 at 189.1 bushels per acre (bpa) and production at 16.768 billion bushels, based on its own agribusiness survey. For soybeans, S&P forecast an average U.S. yield of 53.8 bpa and production of 4.306 billion bushels. The report noted […]

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Malaysian palm oil yields at risk as Ganoderma appears in earlier planting cycles

Malaysian palm oil yields at risk as Ganoderma appears in earlier planting cycles

September 7, 2025 |

In Malaysia, Reuters reported that a fungal disease once confined to older palm trees in coastal areas is spreading across Malaysian palm plantations and appearing much earlier in growth cycles, threatening yields in newly replanted areas. Ganoderma, the fungus, is emerging in second-generation plantings, whereas previously it was only evident after three planting cycles, said […]

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Corn harvesting kicks off in Ukraine

Corn harvesting kicks off in Ukraine

September 7, 2025 |

In Ukraine, APK Inform reported that corn harvesting has begun in Ukraine, according to operational data from the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture. The total harvested area of grain crops this year is forecasted at 4.141 million hectares, according to the report. Overall, grain and legumes in Ukraine have been harvested from almost 6.933 […]

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Brazil could harvest more than 180 million tons of soybeans in 25/26, consultancy says

Brazil could harvest more than 180 million tons of soybeans in 25/26, consultancy says

September 7, 2025 |

In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that Brazilian soybean production in 2025/26, with planting expected to begin this month, could reach a record 180.92 million tons, a 5.3% increase over the previous season, counting on a recovery in production in Rio Grande do Sul, according to data from local consultancy Safras & Mercado. The forecast indicates […]

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