In Michigan, AGDaily reported that Purdue University’s Department of Agronomy has acquired the KenAvis soybean germplasm collection, a rare reservoir of underexploited genetic diversity, from alumnus Bob Taylor. The collection includes soybean lines with at least 20 distinct traits that Purdue will use and license for research, breeding and new varieties. The report noted that […]
In Argentina, TN reported that the soybean harvest estimate in Argentina rose by 2 million tons (4.17%) to 50 million tons, according to the monthly national estimate released by the Rosario Board of Trade (BCR). On the other hand, the report indicated that corn production continues to increase, rising from 67 to 68 million tons, […]
In Brazil, World Grain reported that Brazil’s total grain production for 2025-26 is forecast to reach 358 million tons, up 5.7 million tons (1.6%) year on year, according to the latest forecast from the National Supply Company (Conab). In its eighth Grain Harvest Survey released May 14, Conab said the production, if realized, would be […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the U.S. Energy Information Administration has raised its outlook for fuel ethanol production and consumption in 2026, reflecting stronger expectations for output and blending demand. The agency now expects ethanol production to average 1.1 million barrels per day in 2026, slightly higher than last month’s estimate of 1.09 million […]
In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that Indonesia’s sovereign investment agency, BPI Danantara Indonesia, has signaled plans to list its newly established holding company, PT Daya Energi Bersih Nusantara, on the Indonesia Stock Exchange through an initial public offering (IPO). The company, known as Denera, was established to oversee and manage waste-to-energy (WtE) projects across […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Fusion Fuel Green has begun commercial operations at its first biomass-powered industrial steam project at a dairy facility in South Africa, marking its entry into the Southern African market. The project, developed in partnership with Alien Fuel, is expected to generate around $700,000 in annual revenue. It has been […]
In the UK, Fuels Cells Works reported that CertifHy and Hydrogen Europe are teaming up in a strategic partnership to provide Hydrogen Europe’s members and the wider hydrogen community with targeted training on Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) certification, equipping stakeholders with the knowledge needed to understand and implement RFNBO requirements in practice. The […]
In Finland, UPM announces that it has reached an agreement with Avantium N.V. to acquire the intellectual property related to Avantium’s Ray Technology, a process for the production of bio-based mono-ethylene glycol (MEG) and mono-propylene glycol (MPG) from plant-based sugars. The Finnish firm said the transaction comprises Avantium’s patent portfolio and invention disclosures related to […]
In Switzerland, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has concluded a new collaboration with the Swiss-based Metafuels SAF technology company. The partners said they aim to jointly promote the development and scaling-up of viable SAF solutions. The collaboration should help SWISS secure long-term access to synthetic fuels and make further progress towards lower-emissions aviation, while also […]
In Germany, DHL Express and Dubai-based SAF One announced the signing of an offtake agreement, bringing the first sustainable aviation fuel production facility in the Middle East into DHL’s global SAF supply network. Under the agreement and as a key customer for the facility, DHL Express will receive long term access to 25,000 metric tons […]
