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Three Japanese firms team up for UCO collection

Three Japanese firms team up for UCO collection

February 3, 2026 |

In the UK, SAF Investor reported that Japanese firms Pietro, Revo International and Ecos announced the launch of an initiative to provide used cooking oil from three restaurants operated by Pietro to be used as feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel production. As part of the initiative, Ecos will support the overall construction of the project, […]

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UK funds four SAF producers to advance testing and certification

UK funds four SAF producers to advance testing and certification

February 3, 2026 |

In the UK, ESG News reported that the UK has awarded $225,000 in government funding to four sustainable aviation fuel innovators to accelerate testing, certification and commercialization of next-generation fuels. The awards were issued through the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Clearing House run by the Department for Transport. The recipients are Avioxx Ltd, Clean Planet Technologies […]

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Japan plans subsidies for cleaner aviation fuel

Japan plans subsidies for cleaner aviation fuel

February 3, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the Japanese government is working on a plan to subsidize sustainable aviation fuel for domestic airlines, as part of broader efforts to cut carbon emissions from air travel and promote cleaner flights. Under the proposed plan, fuel suppliers may be required to offer aviation fuel blended with sustainable alternatives […]

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Brazil to lift suspension on UCO imports for SAF

Brazil to lift suspension on UCO imports for SAF

February 3, 2026 |

In the UK, SAF Investor reported that Brazil’s government is planning to lift the current ban on used cooking oil (UCO) exclusively for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. The country currently has a moratorium of UCO imports labeling them as solid waste. The country has well-established feedstock supply chain from second-generation crops which predominantly includes […]

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Honeywell collaborates with SAF One and Tata Projects to enable SAF production

Honeywell collaborates with SAF One and Tata Projects to enable SAF production

February 3, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Honeywell said SAF One Energy Management Limited will be producing sustainable aviation fuel using its UOP Ecofining process technology. Tata Projects Limited, the engineering and construction arm of the Tata Group, has been named the engineering, procurement and construction partner for the project. Honeywell and Tata Projects will work […]

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Boeing and Israel’s Technion to develop SAF

Boeing and Israel’s Technion to develop SAF

February 3, 2026 |

In Israel, The Times of Israel reported that US aircraft maker Boeing has chosen Israel’s Technion to jointly develop sustainable aviation fuel. Technion PresidentUri Sivan hailed the partnership as a “historic collaboration of national importance” for the Israeli economy, energy security, and civil aviation. “Through this collaboration, Technion experts are taking on a tremendous mission: […]

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Record wheat production, exports seen for Argentina

Record wheat production, exports seen for Argentina

February 1, 2026 |

In Missouri, World Grain reported that improvements in crop technology combined with favorable weather have helped boost Argentina’s wheat production and exports to record levels for marketing year 2025-26, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. The FAS projects Argentina’s wheat crop to reach a record […]

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Ukrainian grain exports almost reached 18.5 million tons

Ukrainian grain exports almost reached 18.5 million tons

February 1, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgro Consult reported that as of January 28, in the marketing year 2025/26, Ukraine exported 18.4 million tons of grain and leguminous crops, which is 27.8% less than last year. This was reported on the website of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine. As of January 28, Ukrainian wheat exports […]

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Anec lowers forecast for Brazilian soybean exports in January, but still sees record highs.

Anec lowers forecast for Brazilian soybean exports in January, but still sees record highs.

February 1, 2026 |

In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that Brazil’s soybean exports in January were estimated at 3.23 million tons, about 500,000 tons below the previous week’s projection, but still a record level for the first month of the year, according to the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec). Shipments from the world’s largest producer and exporter of […]

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Indonesia’s Palm Oil Association warns new export proceeds rule could burden industry

Indonesia’s Palm Oil Association warns new export proceeds rule could burden industry

February 1, 2026 |

In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) has warned that the government’s revised policy on Natural Resource Export Proceeds (DHE SDA) could place significant financial pressure on the palm oil industry. Under the new regulation, exporters are required to place 100% of their export proceeds in state-owned banks, known collectively […]

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