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Paraguayan soybean production exceeded 11 million tons for the first time in 2024

Paraguayan soybean production exceeded 11 million tons for the first time in 2024

January 27, 2025 |

In Paraguay, EFE reported that soybean production in Paraguay exceeded 11 million tonsfor the first time in the 2023-2024 harvest, according to the Paraguayan Chamber of Exporters and Traders of Cereals and Oilseeds (Capeco), which forecasts a lower result for 2025 due to a possible impact of drought on these crops. In addition, the export […]

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Comstock Fuels executes agreement with Hexas Biomass 

Comstock Fuels executes agreement with Hexas Biomass 

January 27, 2025 |

In Oklahoma, Comstock announced that its subsidiary, Comstock Fuels Corporation executed an agreement with Hexas Biomass, securing exclusive rights to Hexas’ intellectual properties in liquid fuels applications, subject to certain pre-existing agreements and relationships.   Comstock Fuels delivers advanced lignocellulosic biomass refining solutions that set industry benchmarks for production of renewable Bioleum fuels at market-leading […]

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Argentina reduces grain export duties until end of June

Argentina reduces grain export duties until end of June

January 27, 2025 |

In Argentina, Infobae reported that Argentine Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced that the government will lower the taxes on the main agricultural exports until June. The government confirmed that export duties on soybean exports will be temporarily lowered from next January 27 until the end of June, from 33% to 26% Export duties for soybean […]

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South Korea to reduce biomass energy subsidies

South Korea to reduce biomass energy subsidies

January 26, 2025 |

In Indonesia, AP News reported that the South Korean government will reduce subsidies for biomass energy after rising domestic and international criticism of its link to deforestation.  “While not without caveats, (the) decision by the South Korean government demonstrates that large-scale biomass power has no place in a renewable energy future,” Hansae Song, program lead […]

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Global advanced biofuels market to reach $164.7 billion by 2025, research finds

Global advanced biofuels market to reach $164.7 billion by 2025, research finds

January 26, 2025 |

In Germany, The Business Research Company reported that the global advanced biofuels market is expected to reach a value of $164.68 billion in 2025, up from $116.85 billion last year. The research firm noted that the market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 40.9% during the period.  “Growth factors such as production facilities […]

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Boeing partners with Norsk e-Fuel to advance SAF production

Boeing partners with Norsk e-Fuel to advance SAF production

January 26, 2025 |

In Norway, Boeing said it has become a key project development partner of Norsk e-Fuel, supporting one of Europe’s first industrial scale Power-to-Liquids (PtL) facilities. Boeing noted that this investment will accelerate the production and availability of sustainable aviation fuel in the Nordics and globally. Norsk e-Fuel will produce jet fuel known as electro-SAF, or […]

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Amazon trials bio-based delivery bags in Spain

Amazon trials bio-based delivery bags in Spain

January 26, 2025 |

In Spain, Amazon said it is starting to pack and deliver groceries for customers in Spain using bio-based bags made from vegetable materials produced in Europe, including corn starch and vegetable oils, which can one day be recycled into new bags.  The first trials of the new bags, developed by materials experts at Italian company […]

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Vietnam to add biomass power to its direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) mechanism

Vietnam to add biomass power to its direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) mechanism

January 26, 2025 |

In Vietnam, The Investor reported that Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade plans to add biomass power to the direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) mechanism, according to its draft decree to replace Decree 80/2024 on DPPA mechanism. The current DPPA mechanism features solar and wind power of at least 10 MW. The addition of biomass […]

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Towngas and Global Energy join forces to develop green methanol marine fuel supply chain

Towngas and Global Energy join forces to develop green methanol marine fuel supply chain

January 26, 2025 |

In China, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and Singaporean company Global Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly advance the supply and distribution of green methanol as a marine fuel for the shipping industry. This strategic collaboration between Towngas and Global Energy integrates production and logistics capabilities to […]

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Johnson Matthey technology selected for planned e-methanol plants in Spain

Johnson Matthey technology selected for planned e-methanol plants in Spain

January 26, 2025 |

In the UK, Johnson Matthey’s (JM) e-methanol technology has been selected by Reolum for the next phase of its La Robla Nueva Energia (NE) project. Located in the Spanish region of Castilla y León, it will be one of the largest e-methanol production plants in Europe, planned to be online by the end of 2027. […]

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