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Indonesia strengthens palm oil industry through sustainability certification

Indonesia strengthens palm oil industry through sustainability certification

April 20, 2026 |

In Vietnam, Vietnam + reported that Indonesia is accelerating the implementation of the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification across its palm oil processing industry, in a move aimed at enhancing sustainability governance and boosting the sector’s global competitiveness. According to the Indonesian Ministry of Industry, the certification will be extended to the downstream sector […]

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Uruguay to increase soybean production in 2026/27 season

Uruguay to increase soybean production in 2026/27 season

April 20, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that soybean production in Uruguay is expected to rebound sharply in the 2026-2027 season. The industry is projected to fully recover from the dry previous season, according to a report from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Information Service (FAS). Experts expect a significant increase in gross harvest and yield: soybean production will […]

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Argentina’s soybean area, production to rise, FAS says

Argentina’s soybean area, production to rise, FAS says

April 20, 2026 |

In Argentina, World Grain reported that Argentina’s soybean production is forecast at 49 million tons in 2026-27, up 1 million tons, on slightly higher area with yields returning to more typical levels following the current season’s strong performance, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. Soybean […]

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Malaysia plans to raise biodiesel blend to B15

Malaysia plans to raise biodiesel blend to B15

April 20, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Malaysia is planning to raise its biodiesel blending mandate from B10 to B15 in a phased manner, starting with the introduction of B12, as part of efforts to strengthen energy security. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the move will rely on existing blending infrastructure and is not […]

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Mast sells out carbon credits from Montana biomass burial project in under six weeks

Mast sells out carbon credits from Montana biomass burial project in under six weeks

April 20, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Mast Reforestation has sold all carbon removal credits from its first biomass burial project in southern Montana within six weeks of issuance, with buyers including Bain & Company, BMO, Royal Bank of Canada and CNaught. A total of 4,277 credits from the MT1 project were issued in January 2026 […]

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WACKER and biomanufacturing firm Amyris join forces in the personal-care sector

WACKER and biomanufacturing firm Amyris join forces in the personal-care sector

April 20, 2026 |

In Germany, WACKER and Amyris, a U.S. based biomanufacturing company, said they will be stepping up their collaboration in the development of bio-based functional ingredients for the personal care sector.  The goal is to systematically evaluate the potential of such ingredients and building blocks for innovative personal care applications and new development approaches. The focus […]

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DHL and IAG Cargo deepen collaboration with major multi‑year SAF agreements

DHL and IAG Cargo deepen collaboration with major multi‑year SAF agreements

April 20, 2026 |

In Germany, the DHL Group announced a major expansion of its sustainable aviation fuel collaboration with IAG Cargo, the cargo handling division of International Airlines Group (IAG). The new five-year agreement, together with a previous 2025 renewal, will enable approximately 240 million liters of SAF uplifted at London Heathrow Airport and reduce the lifecycle greenhouse […]

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Global waste-to-energy market to reach $56 billion by 2032, research finds

Global waste-to-energy market to reach $56 billion by 2032, research finds

April 20, 2026 |

In Oregon, Allied Market Research reported that the global waste-to-energy (WtE) market is expected to reach $56 billion by 2032, up from $35.6 billion in 2022. The study showed that the market is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2023 to 2032. “The market growth is driven primarily by demand for renewable […]

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Venture Energy Limited inks deal to purchase green methanol

Venture Energy Limited inks deal to purchase green methanol

April 20, 2026 |

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Hong Kong-headquartered Venture Energy Limited has entered into an agreement with Shanghai Shenji Energy & Environmental Technology for the purchase of green methanol. Under the procurement and supply agreement, Venture Energy will purchase ISCC EU-certified green methanol from Shenji Energy that fully complies with the European Union’s Renewable […]

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New pilot project in Indonesia to cultivate Pongamia on former coal mine site

New pilot project in Indonesia to cultivate Pongamia on former coal mine site

April 20, 2026 |

In Massachusetts, AJOT reported that Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, PT Hasnur Group Indonesia, Hanwa Co., NH Foods, Four Pride Management and SPIL Ventures announced the formation of a consortium to launch a pilot cultivation project for Pongamia, a plant known for its oil-bearing seeds, in Tapin Regency, South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia.  The consortium will use approximately […]

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