In Indonesia, Antara reported that Indonesia’s palm oil industry could unlock higher-value products and strengthen competitiveness by adopting a circular economy model across upstream and downstream operations, according to a researcher at IPB University. Siti Nikmatin from IPB’s Palm Oil Study Center said the approach enables waste conversion into marketable products, though implementation requires scientific […]
In Connecticut, MarineLink reported that the International Grains Council said that it has lowered its forecasts for global corn production in 2026/27 due to recent heatwaves in Europe. In a monthly update the intergovernmental organization cut its global corn crop projection for 2026/27 by 4 million tons, to 1.306 billion tons. The IGC stated that […]
In Missouri, World Grain reported that Brazil has completed its record soybean harvest, with a soybean production of 180.6 million tons for the 2025-2026 marketing year, a 5% increase year on year, according to the latest forecast from the National Supply Company (Conab). In its 10th survey of the current grain crop published July 14, […]
In China, Reuters reported that China’s soybean imports rose to their highest ever for the month of June, according to Reuters calculations based on customs data, driven by strong Brazilian supplies and the clearance of delayed cargoes at ports. According to the report, China brought in 13.55 million metric tons in June, up 10.5% from […]
In Germany, the BMW Group, in collaboration with Toyota Motor Europe (TME), Bosch and Repsol, announces the launch of a six-month pilot project in Spain. The pilot, which started in early July, will demonstrate the real-world potential of Vehicles running Exclusively on Eligible Fuels (VEEF). The initiative will deploy a fleet of around 20 Toyota […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Japanese engineering firm Kanadevia Corp has signed a partnership agreement with Oman’s Bahwan Engineering Company (BEC) to jointly pursue green hydrogen and other low-carbon fuel initiatives in Oman. The agreement sets a framework for cooperation covering the entire project delivery process, including bidding, engineering, procurement, manufacturing and sales for […]
In Massachusetts, IDTechEX forecasts that the global green hydrogen market may reach $166 billion by 2037, representing a CAGR of 48%. The research firm said tht the global green hydrogen market is expected to reach $3 billion by 2027. “Despite increasing policy support and ambitious project announcements across major markets, green hydrogen currently accounts for […]
In Indonesia, PT Danantara Investment Management (DIM), together with PT Daya Energi Bersih Nusantara (Denera), has designated the selected partners in the selection process for business partners to develop and operate Batch II of Indonesia’s waste-to-energy (WtE) projects. The selection covers eight development locations across 20 cities. The designation of the selected partner for each […]
In the UK, Proptech Connect reported that Visibuilt, a Danish biotechnology company developing biobased alternatives to conventional carbon-intensive construction binders, has secured $3.81 million in seed funding co-led by EIFO and Unconventional Ventures followed by Proptechfonden and backed again by earlier investor EMDFonden Investering i grønne hjerner. The report noted that the investment will support […]
In Indonesia, TN Global reported that Indonesia state investor Danantara has chosen Bali as the first site for its Waste-to-Energy Plant (PSEL) development, as the state investment agency expands its focus on sustainable infrastructure and clean energy projects. The firm said that the inauguration was held by Danantara Indonesia, through PT Danantara Investment Management (DIM) […]
