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US soybean exporters shift to alternative markets as China demand weakens

US soybean exporters shift to alternative markets as China demand weakens

August 2, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that U.S. soybean exporters are increasingly redirecting shipments to alternative markets following a sharp decline in sales to China, the world’s largest soybean importer.  According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), total U.S. soybean export commitments for the 2025/26 marketing year stood at 41.4 million tons as of July 16, […]

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Bunge to supply soybean oil for Brazil’s largest renewable fuels project

Bunge to supply soybean oil for Brazil’s largest renewable fuels project

August 2, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that global agribusiness company Bunge has signed a five-year agreement with Acelen Renewables to supply 300,000 tons of certified soybean oil annually for a new biorefinery in Brazil’s Bahia state.  The facility is scheduled to begin operations in 2029 and will become South America’s first large-scale producer of sustainable aviation fuel […]

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Woodside targets hydrogen production at Perth refueling project this year

Woodside targets hydrogen production at Perth refueling project this year

August 2, 2026 |

In the UK, GasWorld reported that Australian energy firm Woodside expects to begin hydrogen production at its refueling development in Perth during the second half of 2026. In its Q2 results, the company confirmed leak testing and cold commissioning for its hydrogen refueler at its H2Perth project had been completed, according to the report. The […]

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Malaysia approves 18 WTE projects 

Malaysia approves 18 WTE projects 

August 2, 2026 |

In Malaysia, New Straits Times reported that a total of 18 waste-to-energy (WTE) projects have been approved for development by 2040, as the Malaysian government ramps up long-term efforts to modernize solid waste management and boost renewable energy generation. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the projects, planned by the National Solid […]

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Indonesia breaks ground on 40 MW waste-to-energy power plant

Indonesia breaks ground on 40 MW waste-to-energy power plant

August 2, 2026 |

In Indonesia, Antara reported that Indonesia’s Legok Nangka waste-to-energy plant in West Java Province is expected to create around 1,500 jobs during its construction phase while generating 40 megawatts (MW) of electricity upon completion. The Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Yuliot Tanjung, speaking after the groundbreaking ceremony in Bandung District, said the project […]

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Trinidad & Tobago positioned as Caribbean’s green fuel anchor

Trinidad & Tobago positioned as Caribbean’s green fuel anchor

August 2, 2026 |

In Trinidad & Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago Guardian reported that Trinidad and Tobago is emerging as the Caribbean’s anchor for green fuel bunkering, according to a regional study unveiled at the 24th Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference (CSEC) in Willemstad, Curaçao. The study, commissioned by the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) and funded by the Inter-American Development […]

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Delta joins Minnesota leaders to celebrate opening of new SAF blending facility serving MSP

Delta joins Minnesota leaders to celebrate opening of new SAF blending facility serving MSP

August 2, 2026 |

In Georgia, Delta Air Lines joined Minnesota SAF Hub partners, along with federal and state policymakers, to celebrate the completion of a new sustainable aviation fuel blending facility at Flint Hills Resources’ Pine Bend Refinery, marking a significant step forward in expanding SAF availability at Delta’s second-largest hub, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).  The new […]

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Renfe is testing HVO renewable fuel for diesel trains

Renfe is testing HVO renewable fuel for diesel trains

August 2, 2026 |

In Spain, Railway Pro reported that Spanish railway operator Renfe is taking a new step in its decarbonization strategy, having successfully tested the use of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) renewable fuel on a tourist train operating on non-electrified lines. The trial, carried out in collaboration with the energy company Repsol, demonstrates that this fuel can […]

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Study finds Alberta has ‘exceptional potential’ for rare natural hydrogen

Study finds Alberta has ‘exceptional potential’ for rare natural hydrogen

August 2, 2026 |

In Canada, Energy Now reported that researchers at InnoTech Alberta said that the Alberta province has “exceptional potential” to lead production of natural hydrogen. Alberta is in a prime position for the emerging field because of its rich geology and energy industry expertise, they said. “We are trying to de-risk this for exploration companies through […]

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India steps up preparations for sustainable aviation fuel

India steps up preparations for sustainable aviation fuel

August 2, 2026 |

In India, DD India reported that the country’s Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu recently reviewed India’s preparedness for the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and implementation of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), directing all stakeholders to expedite key action points ahead of the mandatory global compliance deadline […]

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