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EU airlines triple SAF use as mandate kicks in

EU airlines triple SAF use as mandate kicks in

April 21, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that airlines across the European Union have sharply increased their use of sustainable aviation fuel, tripling consumption within a year to meet the bloc’s 2 per cent blending mandate that came into force in 2025. The surge comes despite earlier concerns from carriers that the target would be difficult to […]

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DSV collaborates with Microsoft, United Airlines and Phillips 66 to unlock 11 million gallons of SAF

DSV collaborates with Microsoft, United Airlines and Phillips 66 to unlock 11 million gallons of SAF

April 21, 2026 |

In Denmark, DSV said it is collaborating with Microsoft, United Airlines and Phillips 66 to unlock 11 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel. “This collaboration aligns with DSV’s long-term sustainability strategy and reflects our role as a global partner helping customers access lower emission transport solutions at scale. By connecting customers, carriers and fuel producers, […]

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Boeing and Norsk e-Fuel expand efforts to advance e-fuels

Boeing and Norsk e-Fuel expand efforts to advance e-fuels

April 21, 2026 |

In Virginia, Boeing and Norsk e-Fuel said they are expanding their strategic collaboration to accelerate the production of synthetic aviation fuel, or e-SAF. The joint industrial initiative will explore how synthetic fuels can contribute to the future of both commercial and defense aviation, while enabling a more secure and independent energy system in Norway and […]

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EU to push for jet fuel diversification as Iran war threatens supply

EU to push for jet fuel diversification as Iran war threatens supply

April 21, 2026 |

In Belgium, Reuters reported that The European Union ​will urge members to cut their dependence on Middle Eastern jet fuel and look into increasing imports from the U.S., in new guidelines expected next , an official source told Reuters, as the Iran war disrupts global supply. The plans, previously unreported and still being finalized, will […]

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Ukrainian grain exports exceeded 28 million tons

Ukrainian grain exports exceeded 28 million tons

April 20, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Ukraine exported 28.2 million tons of grain and leguminous crops as of April 17, which is 6.13 million tons or 17.8% less than last year. This is reported on the website of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine. As of April 17, Ukrainian wheat exports amounted to […]

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Brazil to break records for soybean exports and production in 2026, association says

Brazil to break records for soybean exports and production in 2026, association says

April 20, 2026 |

In Brazil, G1 reported that Brazil is expected to export a record volume of 113.6 million tons of soybeans in 2026, according to an estimate released by the Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries (Abiove). The projection has been increased by more than 2 million tons compared to the previous month, as the country concludes […]

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Grain harvest in Brazil could reach 356.3 million tons in 2025/26, Conab says

Grain harvest in Brazil could reach 356.3 million tons in 2025/26, Conab says

April 20, 2026 |

In Brazil, the Brazilian government stated that grain production in the 2025/26 crop year could reach 356.3 million tons.  The data is from the 7th Grain Survey for the current cycle, recently released by the National Supply Company (Conab). The estimated volume represents an increase of 4.1 million tons compared to the 2024/25 season and […]

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China March soybean imports rise 15% year-on-year

China March soybean imports rise 15% year-on-year

April 20, 2026 |

In Iowa, Successful Farming reported that China’s soybean imports rose 14.9% in March on the year, but kept well below analysts’ expectations, weighed down by delayed shipments from Brazil because of tougher inspections to rule out contamination. Total imports stood at 4.02 million metric tons, up from 3.5 million a year earlier, data from the […]

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Potential B15-B30 push to reshape Malaysia’s palm oil demand

Potential B15-B30 push to reshape Malaysia’s palm oil demand

April 20, 2026 |

In Malaysia, New Straits Times reported that a potential shift towards higher biodiesel blends of B15-B30 could significantly reshape Malaysia’s palm oil demand dynamics, with consumption projected to rise between 380,000 tons and 1.5 million tons. This will be equivalent to 1.8-7.4% of national crude palm oil supply, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd analyst […]

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Indonesia strengthens palm oil industry through sustainability certification

Indonesia strengthens palm oil industry through sustainability certification

April 20, 2026 |

In Vietnam, Vietnam + reported that Indonesia is accelerating the implementation of the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification across its palm oil processing industry, in a move aimed at enhancing sustainability governance and boosting the sector’s global competitiveness. According to the Indonesian Ministry of Industry, the certification will be extended to the downstream sector […]

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