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China develops high-protein corn to reduce soybean dependence 

China develops high-protein corn to reduce soybean dependence 

March 16, 2025 |

In South Korea, ChosunBiz reported that China is accelerating the development and distribution of high-protein corn varieties, with the aim of reducing its reliance on soybean imports, which determine the protein content of animal feed.  China depends on the United States for over 20% of its soybean imports, and with the recent escalation of U.S.-China […]

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CONAB maintains big Brazil soybean, corn estimates

CONAB maintains big Brazil soybean, corn estimates

March 16, 2025 |

In Missouri, Brownfield reported that CONAB now sees Brazil’s soybean crop at 167.37 million tons, up 13.3% from 2024, with yield and acreage both above a year ago. The report noted that total corn production is pegged at 122.76 million tons, 6.1% more than last year, with a month-to-month increase in the first crop on […]

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Morocco selects five investors for $31.9 billion green hydrogen projects

Morocco selects five investors for $31.9 billion green hydrogen projects

March 16, 2025 |

In Morocco, Morocco World News reported that Doha – Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch chaired a steering committee meeting in Rabat, where five major investors were selected to develop six projects valued at $31.9 billion across the country’s three southern regions. The selected companies include the ORNX consortium, comprising American firm Ortus, Spain’s Acciona, and […]

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ABB and Charbone Hydrogen sign agreement to advance North American green hydrogen production facilities

ABB and Charbone Hydrogen sign agreement to advance North American green hydrogen production facilities

March 16, 2025 |

In Texas, ABB and Charbone Hydrogen Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement to collaborate on the development of up to 15 modular and scalable green hydrogen production facilities across North America over the next five years. The MoU scope positions ABB as the preferred supplier for the design, engineering, fabrication, testing and […]

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Haffner Energy says H2 bois signs contract for the development of a biomass-based hydrogen in Switzerland

Haffner Energy says H2 bois signs contract for the development of a biomass-based hydrogen in Switzerland

March 16, 2025 |

In France, Haffner Energy announced that H2 bois SA has signed an essential contract for the development of a biomass-based hydrogen, electricity and biochar production plant in Switzerland. The plant is expected to be commissioned in July 2026, With all its equipment and auxiliaries, it is designed to produce 30 kg/h of hydrogen. The hydrogen […]

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Indonesia plans to convert waste into fuel, power in 30 big cities

Indonesia plans to convert waste into fuel, power in 30 big cities

March 16, 2025 |

In Indonesia, Antara reported that Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Yuliot Tanjung, said that the government is targeting to process waste into fuel and electricity in 30 big cities by 2029. “We are targeting around 30 big cities. Each city can produce around 20 megawatts of electricity,” he said. The products obtained […]

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Advanced biofuels market set to grow to $45.8 billion by 2035, research finds

Advanced biofuels market set to grow to $45.8 billion by 2035, research finds

March 16, 2025 |

In Delaware, Future Market Insights reported the advanced biofuels market is poised for significant growth, with an estimated market size of $20.1 billion in 2025. This growth is expected to accelerate, reaching $45.8 billion by 2035, reflecting a CAGR of 8.6% from 2025 to 2035. “Ethanol is anticipated to have considerable growth in the advanced […]

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Vopak Horizon Fujairah completes first ISCC-certified biofuel bunkering ops in UAE

Vopak Horizon Fujairah completes first ISCC-certified biofuel bunkering ops in UAE

March 16, 2025 |

In Singapore, Manifold Times reported that Liquid and gas storage and infrastructure solutions provider Vopak said Vopak Horizon Fujairah successfully completed its first ISCC Certified bio-bunkering supply operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The operation involved the supply of B24 bunker fuel, a blend of 24% of FAME with Very Low Sulpur Fuel Oil, […]

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Baltic Exchange introduces biofuel blends in latest expansion of its Emissions Calculator

Baltic Exchange introduces biofuel blends in latest expansion of its Emissions Calculator

March 16, 2025 |

In the UK, Baltic Exchange reported that it has introduced a series of green fuel options to its FuelEU voyage and compliance cost calculator as more shipowners, traders and charterers seek to understand the commercial implications of this regulation on their voyage costs. Biodiesel, bio-LNG, bio-LPG, green methanol, green hydrogen and green ammonia have all […]

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Chinese scientists introduce new bio-based nanocomposite

Chinese scientists introduce new bio-based nanocomposite

March 16, 2025 |

In China, CGTN reported that a group of Chinese researchers has synthesized a novel bio-based polyester nanocomposite with impressive, comprehensive performance and reprocessability, according to a recent research article published in the journal Nano-Micro Letters. Renewable bio-based materials show promise in replacing traditional plastics, offering an eco-friendly solution to the global energy crisis and environmental […]

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