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Nigeria targets 10% global palm oil share

Nigeria targets 10% global palm oil share

April 5, 2026 |

In Nigeria, Business Day reported that Nigeria has unveiled an ambitious plan to reposition the oil palm industry as a major economic driver, targeting a 10% share of the global market. At the core of the plan is a shift from low-value primary production to higher-value processing and industrial utilization. The government is pushing for […]

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Indonesia’s palm oil exports surge

Indonesia’s palm oil exports surge

April 5, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that exports of palm oil from Indonesia have posted strong growth in early 2026, even as the industry braces for potential pressure from a higher biodiesel blending mandate. Data from the Central Statistics Agency showed that exports of crude palm oil (CPO) and its derivatives reached $4.69 billion in January–February […]

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Sorghum planted area in the US is projected to decline in 2026, USDA says

Sorghum planted area in the US is projected to decline in 2026, USDA says

April 5, 2026 |

In Missouri, Bronwfield reported that the USDA expects 6.12 million acres of sorghum to be planted this year, down 8% from last year. Ongoing drought in the Plains likely had at least some impact on farmer planting intentions, with the biggest decreases coming in Kansas and Texas, according to the report. The USDA said that […]

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Argentina prepares first corn shipment to China in 15 years

Argentina prepares first corn shipment to China in 15 years

April 5, 2026 |

In Argentina, Datamar News reported that Cofco International said it has begun loading a bulk carrier with corn bound for China from Argentina, marking what will be the first shipment of its kind in more than 15 years as the two countries expand agricultural trade. The move comes after China approved imports of Argentine corn […]

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Jakarta launches waste-to-energy projects to tackle mounting garbage crisis

Jakarta launches waste-to-energy projects to tackle mounting garbage crisis

April 5, 2026 |

In Indonesia, Jakarta Globe reported that the Jakarta provincial government has signed an agreement to develop three waste-to-energy power plants in a joint effort with the central government to address the capital’s mounting waste problem. Governor Pramono Anung said that the projects will be located in Bantargebang, Sunter, and Tanjung, with a combined waste processing […]

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Titan Clean Fuels and TURN2X agree e-Methane supply deal

Titan Clean Fuels and TURN2X agree e-Methane supply deal

April 5, 2026 |

In the Netherlands, Titan Clean Fuels has signed an off-take agreement with green energy supplier TURN2X to deliver e-Methane to the maritime industry from 2028 onwards.  Titan operates seven bunker vessels and is able to deliver in around 52 ports today, so the new e-Methane agreement can help to significantly scale up green fuel supply, […]

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Selenis and Kintra Fibers partner to scale 100% bio-based synthetic fiber technology

Selenis and Kintra Fibers partner to scale 100% bio-based synthetic fiber technology

April 5, 2026 |

In Portugal, Selenis, a global specialty polyester manufacturer, announced a strategic manufacturing partnership with materials science company Kintra Fibers to scale Kintra’s patented fiber-grade PBS resin – a 100% bio-based and biodegradable material designed for textile applications. The partnership gives the textile industry access to 100% bio-based and biodegradable fibers that deliver the performance, scalability, […]

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Norway launches first biogas-based CO2 storage project beneath seabed

Norway launches first biogas-based CO2 storage project beneath seabed

April 5, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that a new project in Norway has begun permanently storing biogenic carbon dioxide captured from a wastewater biogas facility beneath the seabed, marking what is being described as a world-first initiative. The project, led by HoopCO2, Inherit Carbon Solutions and Northern Lights JV, started operations on March 23, according to […]

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Gevo develops plans for major ethanol expansion at its North Dakota facility

Gevo develops plans for major ethanol expansion at its North Dakota facility

April 5, 2026 |

In Colorado, Gevo announced that it is developing plans for a potential expansion at the site of its Gevo North Dakota facility (GND) in Richardton, North Dakota by adding a second ethanol production facility with targeted production capacity of up to 75 million gallons per year (MGPY) of low-carbon ethanol. “As we pursue strategic opportunities […]

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UK launches green energy verification scheme for SAF

UK launches green energy verification scheme for SAF

April 5, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that a new scheme to independently verify sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across the UK supply chain has been launched, aimed at strengthening transparency and supporting emission reduction efforts. Zemo Partnership announced the rollout of RFAS Aviation to address the need for a standard approach to tracking and verifying SAF use […]

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