In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Brazil’s sorghum production has increased from around 2.1 million tons in 2020/21 to a forecast 7.62 million tons in 2025/26. This means output has risen by about 3.6 times over five seasons, with the current crop expected to set a new record, according to the report. Compared with 2024/25, when […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Danish toy maker the LEGO Group has started using e-methanol to help produce some LEGO elements following a 2023 agreement with European Energy A/S. The company has introduced the renewable material in the production of more than 90 robust and rigid elements, including cross axles, connectors, steering wheels and […]
In Japan, Sumitomo Chemical said it has achieved production-scale manufacturing of liquid crystal polymer (LCP) that contains a portion of monomer derived from biomass feedstock. The company is preparing a mass production system for bio-based LCP leveraging biomanufacturing technology. It also plans to begin providing customers with samples obtained from this production-scale manufacturing. The Japanese […]
In India, Chini Mandi reported that the Government of India is set to bar the diversion of sugarcane juice, syrup and B-heavy molasses for ethanol production during the 2026-27 ethanol supply year (ESY), beginning November, given tightening domestic sugar supplies and expectations of lower output in Maharashtra and Karnataka. The government determines the quantity of […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that industry body France Hydrogène has welcomed three measures in France’s draft 2027 budget: a double-sided auction mechanism to support synthetic aviation fuel (e-SAF), the entry into force of the IRICC fuel-carbon-intensity incentive, and $1.4 billion for the second tranche of its low-carbon hydrogen production support. France Hydrogène […]
In Malaysia, The Malaysian Reserve reported that Citaglobal’s 55%-owned LAWI Engineering has been awarded an engineering and equipment supply contract for the Siam Power Naklang waste-to-energy project in Thailand. The plant in Nakhon Ratchasima province is designed to process up to 500 tons of municipal solid waste a day and generate about 9.9MW of electricity, […]
In Singapore, Business Times reported that some $92 million in public funding has been set aside for research into producing chemicals from biological materials – the single largest such commitment to date. This latest funding initiative will address industry challenges in Singapore’s energy and chemicals sector, which makes up one-fifth of domestic manufacturing output, according […]
In Hong Kong, The Standard reported that Bain Capital, a major shareholder in sustainable aviation fuel producer EcoCeres, expects blending mandates in several countries will drive long-term growth and sees China requiring it in coming years. Bain partner James Tam, who is also co-chair of EcoCeres, said in an interview the sustainable aviation fuel sector […]
In Ukraine, Ue.news reported that researchers at Oregon State University in the United States have created a light-sensitive material capable of producing hydrogen from water without using an additional expensive metal catalyst. The material is the BVR-19 photocatalyst — a metal-organic framework activated by light that can accelerate the hydrogen-generation reaction. The work was led […]
In Singapore, EDB reported that Singapore is studying the potential for wider adoption of biofuels and sustainable bio-resources in carbon-intensive sectors such as electricity generation, transport and heavy industry. The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and the National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS) have called for a tender to examine potential sources of biofuels and […]
