In Japan, Idemitsu Kosan said it will launch a trial plantation of Pongamia in Queensland, Australia, to evaluate its suitability as a potential feedstock for SAF using HEFA technology. The trial plantation will be conducted in collaboration with US-based company Terviva and Australian firm Stanmore Resources Limited. As a part of this initiative, Idemitsu Kosan […]
In Germany, Bayer and Neste announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly scale winter canola as a biomass-based feedstock for renewable products like biofuels. Within the collaboration, the companies are going to develop a winter canola ecosystem in the Southern Great Plains of the US, including product development and additional collaborations […]
In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that Brazil’s soybean exports in January are estimated at 1.71 million tons, according to data from the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec). The volume, if confirmed, would be below the 2.4 million tons shipped in the same month in 2024, according to the Anec. Corn exports were forecast at […]
In Germany, Bayer announced a deal with Canada-based Smart Earth Camelina Corp., whereby Bayer has acquired their camelina germplasm, intellectual property, and materials to expand its position in biomass-based feedstock markets. Bayer said it aims to help decarbonize the transportation sector and to deliver regenerative agriculture solutions through the investment and development of intermediate oilseed […]
In the Philippines, Business World reported that bad weather conditions are expected to disrupt corn production this year after rains forced some farmers to alter their planting schedules, according to the Philippine Maize Federation, Inc. (PhilMaize). “Bad weather, typhoons, and heavy rains caused delays in planting in some areas. There are some that have completed […]
In Missouri, World Grain reported that the latest report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture forecasts a strong soybean production and crush in Argentina in the 2024-25 marketing year. With nearly 90% of the soybean crop planted, crop development is progressing well with 93% of the crop in the […]
In India, In Fashion Business reported that Pili, a French manufacturer of bio-based dyes and pigments, has partnered with California-based denim brand Citizens of Humanity and Turkish denim mill Orta, to launch a denim collection dyed with Pili bio-based indigo. The report noted that Pili’s bio-based indigo is said to be the result of a […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Singapore-based dry bulk shipowner Berge Bulk and global mining firm BHP have collaborated on the pilot iron ore voyage from Australia to China powered entirely by B100 biodiesel. According to the company, this also represents the first time Berge Bulk used biodiesel on a voyage in the Pacific. […]
In Illinois, DGeo announced that it has partnered with Lifoam Industries, a subsidiary of Altor Solutions, Inc., to offer eco-friendly packaging solutions designed to store and move temperature-controlled goods safely and compliantly. Lifoam’s BioEPS packaging provides an alternative to traditional expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam that will degrade in a bio-reactive landfill without sacrificing convenience and […]
In the Philippines, PNA reported that the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said it is conducting a study for a proposed waste-to-energy facility in Tarlac as part of initiatives to adopt this technology in its properties in Central Luzon. The BCDA said that adopting this kind of technology offers a solution to the twin […]
