In the UK, SAF Investor reported that Swiss aviation technology company Metafuels has opened its Aerobrew methanol-to-jet demonstration plant at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen, Switzerland. The facility will convert renewable methanol, produced from green hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide,into drop-in synthetic aviation fuel (e-SAF), according to the report. “Opening this plant is […]
In Canada, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has launched a new tool for passengers to be part of the transition to a lower-carbon aviation industry. YVR’s online calculator allows travellers to estimate their flight’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and contribute to the use of SAF. Contributions made through YVR’s new online calculator will be applied to […]
In Thailand, Bangchak Group said it has expanded its collaboration with organizations and schools nationwide on the management of used cooking oil to produce sustainable aviation fuel. Through the Fry to Fly and No Refry initiatives, the firm is systematically building a collection network that promotes public health awareness alongside environmental protection, supports the circular […]
In Italy, MAIRE announced that Nextchem, through its subsidiary MyRechemical, has been awarded licensing, Process Design Package (PDP) and engineering services by SKY Renewables Burdekin, an Australian project development company focused on the production of sustainable aviation fuel, for the syngas section of Project Lion, in North Queensland’s Burdekin region, Australia. The project will use […]
In China, Maritime Professional reported that China’s state-owned COFCO shipped its first large-scale cargo of Brazilian sorghum to China, , sending a 69,000-metric-ton batch that opens a new export channel for Brazilian producers. The cargo left COFCO’s terminal in Santos port aboard the Guoyuan 26 vessel and is expected to arrive at Nansha port in […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Indonesia has the potential to produce up to 3.6 billion cubic meters of biogas annually from palm oil processing waste. The country’s palm oil mills generate around 125 million tons of POME each year, a large share of which remains an underutilized energy resource. According to the Palm Oil Agribusiness […]
In Brazil, UOL reported that the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec) revised downward its estimate for soybean exports in August, to 10.56 million tons, compared to 10.88 million tons projected the previous week. Even with the adjustment, the volume represents a 30.3% increase compared to the 8.11 million tons shipped in August 2025. Compared […]
In Argentina, Data Portuaria reported that the Rosario Board of Trade (BCR) stated that Argentina’s 2025/26 corn production will reach 70.5 million tons, marking an increase of 2.5 million tons compared to the previous estimate. This brings the total supply for the season to 77.0 million tons, with projected ending stocks of 12.3 million tons. […]
The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is developing Sawit EcoTherm, a palm oil-based cooling fluid that could replace water for cooling servers in data centers. The technology has already been tested in an operational environment and is moving closer to commercialzation, with MPOB finalizing a licensing agreement with a local manufacturer. The technology could significantly […]
In Iowa, Successful Farming reported that the USDA has published its 2026 Crop Production report, detailing its forecast for the upcoming corn harvest season. According to the report, Washington, Iowa, and Illinois are expected to record the highest corn yields this fall. Farmers in Washington state are expected to harvest 125,000 acres of corn this […]
