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Malaysia’s palm oil stocks hit over six year high in November on weak exports, robust output

Malaysia’s palm oil stocks hit over six year high in November on weak exports, robust output

December 14, 2025 |

In Malaysia, The Edge Malaysia reported that Malaysia’s palm oil stocks rose in November to a more than 6-1/2-year high, as weaker exports coincided with the second-highest production ever recorded for the month, data from the industry regulator showed. Malaysia’s palm oil stocks in November rose 13% from the previous month to 2.84 million metric […]

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Argentina cuts export duties for agricultural products

Argentina cuts export duties for agricultural products

December 14, 2025 |

In Argentina, Buenos Aires Times reported that Argentine Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced a permanent reduction in export duties on a large number of agricultural products, including soybeans, corn, wheat and other crops. According to Caputo, soybean duties will drop 26% to 24%, soy by-products from 24.5% to 22.5%, wheat and barley from 9.5% to […]

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China’s soybean imports set to reach record high in 2025

China’s soybean imports set to reach record high in 2025

December 14, 2025 |

In Kenya, Milling Middle East & Africa reported that China’s soybean imports are projected to hit unprecedented levels in 2025, surpassing 110 million metric tons by year-end amid trade uncertainties and robust South American harvests.   Agricultural consultancy JCI, citing customs data, reported that cumulative imports in the first 11 months of the year already […]

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ALTA warns zero SAF production threatens regional aviation in Latin America

ALTA warns zero SAF production threatens regional aviation in Latin America

December 14, 2025 |

In Mexico, Mexico Business News reported that Latin America faces a major challenge in its aviation decarbonization pathway, as the region produces no SAF and has no active development projects, according to new data from the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA).  The lack of regional SAF production could raise operating costs by […]

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India to become hydrogen energy exporter within a decade, says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

India to become hydrogen energy exporter within a decade, says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

December 14, 2025 |

In India, News On Air reported that India’s Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the nation is poised to become a hydrogen energy exporter within the next decade.  He highlighted that hydrogen can play a major role in shipping, aviation, industry, and smart transport. Speaking at an event in New Delhi, […]

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Indian Army formally introduces biodiesel into its fuel supply chain

Indian Army formally introduces biodiesel into its fuel supply chain

December 14, 2025 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the Indian Army has officially incorporated biodiesel into its fuel network. The initiative was inaugurated at a ceremony in New Delhi, where the first batch of biodiesel was received by Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh, Vice Chief of the Army Staff, according to the report. By integrating biodiesel, the […]

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SumiSaujana partners China’s CoolisT to develop bio-based polyols

SumiSaujana partners China’s CoolisT to develop bio-based polyols

December 14, 2025 |

In Malaysia, The Malaysian Reserve reported that Sumisaujana Group Bhd’s wholly owned unit SumiSaujana TCM Chemicals Sdn Bhd (SSTCM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s Zangjiagang CoolisT Life Technology Co Ltd (CoolisT Group) to jointly develop and commercialize bio-based polyols from renewable vegetable oils. These polyols will be used in polyurethane foams […]

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Thai Energy Minister fast-tracks Songkhla waste-to-energy plant to tackle garbage crisis

Thai Energy Minister fast-tracks Songkhla waste-to-energy plant to tackle garbage crisis

December 14, 2025 |

In Thailand, The Nation reported that Thailand Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon has moved to tackle Songkhla’s mounting garbage crisis by ordering an early start-up of a waste-to-energy plant, which can burn 500 tons of waste per day and generate 9.9 megawatts of electricity. The Energy Ministry recognises that the garbage crisis is causing serious problems […]

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Anaergia Technologies to provide waste-to-energy technology for PepsiCo Mexico Foods

Anaergia Technologies to provide waste-to-energy technology for PepsiCo Mexico Foods

December 14, 2025 |

In Canada, Anaergia, through its subsidiary, Anaergia Technologies, has signed a contract with Anaergia PepsiCo Mexico Foods subsidiary, Sabritas to deliver an integrated renewable energy solution at a PepsiCo Mexico Foods food production facility in Mexico. Under the terms of the contract, Anaergia Technologies is to supply its integrated technology solution using its high-efficiency digestion […]

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SAF market to reach $357.4 billion by 2035, research finds

SAF market to reach $357.4 billion by 2035, research finds

December 14, 2025 |

In Canada, Precedence Research reported that the global sustainable aviation fuel market size reached $2.31 billion in 2025 and is expected to be worth around $357.41 billion by 2035, surging at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 65.56% over the forecast period 2026 to 2035.  Asia Pacific dominated the SAF market with the largest […]

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