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Indonesia plans processing centers for bio-based aviation fuel

Indonesia plans processing centers for bio-based aviation fuel

April 12, 2026 |

In Indonesia, Antara News reported that Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced that the government will establish processing centers to convert palm oil and used cooking oil into aviation fuel, as part of efforts to develop alternative energy sources. Prabowo emphasized that aviation fuel can now be produced from palm oil, which is abundant in Indonesia, […]

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Thailand tightens palm oil exports

Thailand tightens palm oil exports

April 12, 2026 |

In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that Thailand’s Commerce Ministry has announced tighter controls on crude palm oil (CPO) exports and price regulations on bottled palm oil starting today, as rising global oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict drive stronger domestic biodiesel demand. The ministry emphasized that these measures, including maintaining energy reserves, […]

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Ontario farmers to plant more corn in 2026

Ontario farmers to plant more corn in 2026

April 12, 2026 |

In Canada, Farmtario reported that Ontario farmers plan to increase corn acres by 5.4% this spring, citing figures from Statistics Canada. The report also stated that Ontario farmers plan to seed 2.9 million acres of soybeans this spring, unchanged from last year, according to Statistics Canada. Using an average yield of 50.6 bushels per acre, […]

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Clemson scientists identify traits, germplasm to improve soybean heat tolerance

Clemson scientists identify traits, germplasm to improve soybean heat tolerance

April 12, 2026 |

In South Carolina, Clemson University said that scientists from the university and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have identified heat-tolerant soybean lines and key traits that could help develop more resilient crops. The team evaluated about 200 soybean breeding lines over two growing seasons in South Carolina, exposing plants to temperatures exceeding 100 degrees during […]

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Brazil’s grain production continues to expand, FAS says

Brazil’s grain production continues to expand, FAS says

April 12, 2026 |

In Brazil, World Grain reported that corn production is seen expanding in Brazil for marketing year 2026-27 as the country’s grain and feed sectors continue to shift toward more profitable crops supported by strong ethanol demand and better margins relative to rice and wheat, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of […]

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Hydrogen Utopia and Mithra explore waste-to-hydrogen project in Poland 

Hydrogen Utopia and Mithra explore waste-to-hydrogen project in Poland 

April 12, 2026 |

In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that Hydrogen Utopia International (HUI), a company focused on converting non-recyclable waste plastic into hydrogen, clean fuels and advanced materials, has received a proposed letter of intent from Mithra Energy S.A., a Poland-based energy company, regarding potential cooperation for the roll out of waste plastic to hydrogen facilities […]

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Uzbekistan moves forward with $6 billion biofuel project in Khorezm

Uzbekistan moves forward with $6 billion biofuel project in Khorezm

April 12, 2026 |

In New York, The Times of Central Asia reported that Uzbekistan has announced a major step toward developing large-scale clean energy infrastructure with the signing of a binding implementation agreement for a $6.08 billion biofuel project in the Khorezm region. The Project Implementation Agreement (PIA) was signed between Allied Biofuels FE LLC and the regional […]

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Egypt signs MoU with China’s UEG to develop Mediterranean Green Hydrogen Hub

Egypt signs MoU with China’s UEG to develop Mediterranean Green Hydrogen Hub

April 12, 2026 |

In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that Green Hydrogen Development Holding Limited, a subsidiary of United Energy Group (UEG), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemicals Company, Alexandria Fertilizers Company (Alexfert), and Orascom Construction SAE to explore the development of a Mediterranean Green Hydrogen Hub project in Alexandria. […]

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SAF start-up Sora Fuel raises $14.6 million to build pilot production plant

SAF start-up Sora Fuel raises $14.6 million to build pilot production plant

April 12, 2026 |

In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that US sustainable aviation fuel start-up Sora Fuel said it had raised $14.6 million in a funding round to scale its technology that produces jet fuel from air, water and renewable energy. Boston-based Sora Fuel said it would use the proceeds to build and operate a pilot production facility aimed […]

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Pupuk Indonesia builds methanol plants for B50 biodiesel expansion

Pupuk Indonesia builds methanol plants for B50 biodiesel expansion

April 12, 2026 |

In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Port reported that state-owned fertilizer producer Pupuk Indonesia is moving to build two methanol production facilities to support Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel expansion. The facilities are designed to support the government’s B50 biodiesel initiative, where methanol is a critical input in processing crude palm oil (CPO) into biodiesel.  The report noted that […]

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