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Planting of second corn crop advances in Brazil

Planting of second corn crop advances in Brazil

February 22, 2026 |

In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that planting of the 2026 second corn crop reached 31% of the estimated area for the Center-South of Brazil on February 12, compared to 22% a week earlier and 36% in the same period last year, according to a survey by AgRural.  Mato Grosso leads the pace of work, followed […]

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Uruguay reaches 297,000 hectares with rapeseed, carinata and camelina

Uruguay reaches 297,000 hectares with rapeseed, carinata and camelina

February 22, 2026 |

In Uruguay, El Telegrafo reported that the total area sown with rapeseed, carinata and camelina in Uruguay reached 297,000 hectares. Rapeseed was the predominant crop, accounting for 85% of the area, followed by carinata with 12% and camelina with 3%. It was also noted that 40% of the area was sown with hybrid seeds. The […]

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Indonesia seeks greater influence on global palm oil prices through biofuel expansion

Indonesia seeks greater influence on global palm oil prices through biofuel expansion

February 22, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgro Consult reported that Indonesia is accelerating downstream development in the crude palm oil (CPO) sector as it aims to strengthen its role in global price formation for the commodity.  Despite being the world’s largest producer and consumer of palm oil, key pricing benchmarks are still shaped by trading hubs in Malaysia and […]

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Waste-to-energy market to reach $ 58.8 billion by 2036, research finds

Waste-to-energy market to reach $ 58.8 billion by 2036, research finds

February 22, 2026 |

In Delaware, Transparency Market Research reported that the global waste-to-energy market was valued at $ 30.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $ 58.8 Billion by 2036, expanding at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2026 to 2036.  The research firm noted that rising energy demand, increasing waste generation due to rapid urbanization, and […]

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France’s Veolia and Japan’s Mitsubushi join 24-firm race in Indonesia’s waste-to-energy push

France’s Veolia and Japan’s Mitsubushi join 24-firm race in Indonesia’s waste-to-energy push

February 22, 2026 |

In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that twenty-four foreign companies − including major players from China, Hong Kong, France, and Japan − have entered the first-stage tender of Indonesia’s waste-to-energy (WtE) program, known locally as PSEL.  Among them are France’s Veolia and Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, according to the report. The first phase of the […]

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US liquid biofuels market to reach $55.14 billion by 2035, research finds

US liquid biofuels market to reach $55.14 billion by 2035, research finds

February 22, 2026 |

In the United Arab Emirates, FactMR reported that the United States liquid biofuels market is projected to grow from a valuation of $ 36.20 billion in 2025 to $ 55.14 billion by the end of 2035.  This rapid expansion, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%, is fueled by aggressive decarbonization targets and […]

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Viva Energy refinery gets green light to produce renewable diesel

Viva Energy refinery gets green light to produce renewable diesel

February 22, 2026 |

In Australia, OwnerDriver reported that Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery has received international certification to produce co-processed renewable diesel. The firm has received the certification that also includes production of recycled polypropylene (rPP) and bio-polypropylene (bioPP) products that are critical components in the growing market for recycled food-grade plastic. These products can all be manufactured at […]

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Bamboo based bio-ethanol plant in Assam to become fully operational in March

Bamboo based bio-ethanol plant in Assam to become fully operational in March

February 22, 2026 |

In India, Deccan Herald reported that a 2G bamboo-based bio-ethanol plant, set up in eastern Assam’s Golaghat district, will start full commercial production of 2G ethanol, which is derived from non-food farm waste or residue. The facility is expected to start operation in the coming weeks, according to the report. “In the trial production, fuel […]

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Neste extends relationship with World Fuel Services ensuring the availability of SAF at over 100 airports in Europe

Neste extends relationship with World Fuel Services ensuring the availability of SAF at over 100 airports in Europe

February 22, 2026 |

In Finland, Neste and World Fuel Services have extended their existing relationship with a five-year agreement that will expand the availability of Neste-supplied sustainable aviation fuel at more than 100 airports across World Fuel’s UK and European network. Through World Fuel’s European network, SAF will be available to its commercial, business and general aviation customers, […]

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Dubai reviews 2025 clean energy progress and waste-to-energy expansion plans

Dubai reviews 2025 clean energy progress and waste-to-energy expansion plans

February 22, 2026 |

In India, SolarQuarter reported that he Dubai Supreme Council of Energy reviewed the performance of programs and projects completed in 2025 under the approved framework supporting clean energy initiatives and optimized electricity and water consumption.  Performance indicators were assessed to strengthen Dubai’s roadmap toward a sustainable economy and smart infrastructure, according to the report. A […]

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