In Brazil, Dinheiro Rural reported that Brazil’s 2024/25 soybean harvest is expected to grow by 15 million tons compared to the previous year’s harvest, to a record 170 million tons, due to favorable weather conditions mainly in the country’s north-central states, according to Marcela Marini, analyst with Rabobank Marini said that the harvest in Mato […]
In Brazil, Safras & Mercado reported that the harvest of the 2024/25 summer corn crop in Brazil reached 16.1% of the estimated area of 3.512 million hectares as of the end of January. Harvesting work has reached 39.8% of the 886,000-hectare cultivated area in Rio Grande do Sul state, 26.7% of the 583,000 hectares planted […]
In Argentina, Noticias Agropecuarias reported that Argentina purchased 80% of the total soybean production in Paraguay for the 2023/2024 campaign, according to a report by the Paraguayan Chamber of Exporters and Traders of Cereals and Oilseeds (CAPECO). The report stated that Argentina was the main buyer of Paraguayan soybeans with 84% of the market, followed […]
In New York, Textile World reported that Carnegie, a provider of sustainable textiles and acoustical management solutions for the commercial industry, announced Carnegie Siltech Plus, a part of the An Ode to Textiles collection. The firm noted that Siltech Plus is the first high-performance coated upholstery fabric on the market that’s available in a bio-based […]
In Singapore, The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to potentially source neat sustainable aviation fuel from Aether Fuels. The agreement outlines the SIA Group’s intention to procure neat SAF for five years when Aether plants begin commercial production, with an option for a five-year extension. The neat SAF will […]
In Japan, Renova announced that the Omaezakikou Biomass Power Plant, in Shizuoka Prefecture, in which the company has a stake, started operation on January 29, 2025. This power plant has a capacity of 75.0 MW and is fueled by wood pellets and palm kernel shells (PKS). Preparations for this facility were made by Omaezakikou Biomass […]
In Delaware, Future Market Insights reported that the global biobased propylene glycol market is experiencing steady growth, driven by increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly chemicals across various industries. With a projected CAGR of 4.8% from 2025 to 2035, the market is expected to expand significantly, reaching a valuation of $7.9 billion by 2035, up […]
In Indiana, BioBond announced the launch of its new line of biobased protective coatings for the food processing and distribution industries. The firm noted that these innovative coatings are formulated with epoxies and urethanes derived from plant-based materials. “We are thrilled to introduce these game-changing biobased coatings for the food processing and distribution industries,” said […]
In Scotland, SSE Thermal said it has taken a final investment decision to build Tarbert Next Generation Power Station. The 300MW plant will run on 100% sustainable biofuels with the potential to convert to hydrogen. Delivery of Tarbert Next Generation Power Station represents a total capital expenditure investment of up to $300 million by SSE […]
In Denmark, Safety4sea reported that Svitzer announced that the tugs operating in the Port of Esbjerg, Denmark, switched to biofuel on 1 February 2025. The report noted that Svitzer tugs will be sailing on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and customers using Svitzer’s towing services in and out of the port will be subject to EcoBAF, […]
