In Illinois, Bioengineer.com reported that researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have unveiled a novel method for producing SAF derived from food waste. Central to the research is the hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) technique, a thermochemical process that simulates natural geological transformations but in a dramatically reduced timeframe. HTL converts wet biomass, such as food […]
In Korea, The Elec reported that Korean company LG Chem will demonstrate a technology that converts carbon dioxide into sustainable aviation fuel. LG Chem that it will participate in a carbon dioxide-to-fuel demonstration project as part of the Ministry of Science and ICT’s Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) Mega Project. The company will serve as […]
In Italy, MAIRE announced that has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Kazakhstan Samruk-Kazyna and the Italo-Kazakh Trade Association (ACIK) to cooperate on the development of a SAF platform in the Republic of Kazakhstan, leveraging on Nextchem’s technology portofolio and expertise as well as on the group’s execution capabilities. […]
In India, Saurenergy reported that India could emerge as one of the world’s most competitive producers of sustainable aviation fuel by leveraging low-cost solar power and abundant agricultural residue, with production costs potentially up to 40% lower than global benchmarks, according to a new report by the India Energy & Climate Center (IECC) at UC […]
In Brazil, UOL reported that the harvest of the 2025/26 winter corn crop in Brazil reached 11% of the planted area by June 20, an advance of 4.3 percentage points compared to the previous week. Compared to the same point in the previous harvest, when 10.3% had been harvested, there is a slight advance of […]
In Brazil, Reuters reported that Brazil’s soybean exports in June were estimated on 15.21 million tons, about 100,000 tons less than the forecast the previous week, according to figures from the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec). If the forecast is confirmed, shipments would increase by 1.42 million tons compared to June of last year, […]
In India, World Grain reported that grain production in India for the 2025-26 marketing year is estimated at a record 376.6 million tons, as new highs in output are expected in rice, wheat and corn, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. “Timely, adequate and well […]
In Argentina, Reuters reported that excessive soil moisture in southern Argentina’s agricultural region has caused delays in the 2025/26 soybean harvest and the 2026/27 wheat planting, the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (BdeC) said in a recent crop report The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange estimated soybean production at 50.1 million tons and the area to be […]
In New York, Vocal Media reported that the global palm oil market is projected to grow from $61.19 billion in 2025 to $89.53 billion by 2034, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.32% during 2026–2034. The report highlighted that rising applications in food processing, cosmetics, personal care, and biofuel production are expected to […]
In the UK, Phys.Org reported that new research suggests the microbiome near the surface of a plant’s roots, known as the rhizosphere microbiome, may play a role in helping crops respond to heat stress. The paper, “Investigating GERMs: how genotype, environment, and rhizosphere microbiome interactions underlie heat response in maize and sorghum,” is published in […]
