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Brazilian soybean exports to grow by 5.1% this season, Conab says

Brazilian soybean exports to grow by 5.1% this season, Conab says

November 16, 2025 |

In Brazil, GloboRural reported that the National Supply Company (Conab) estimates significant growth in Brazilian soybean exports. The projection is that the volume could reach 112.1 million tons in the 2025/2026 season, an increase of 5.11% compared to the previous harvest. Brazil is expected to have a grain harvest of 354.8 million tons in 2025/26, […]

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Ukraine exported 10 million tons of grain as of November 10

Ukraine exported 10 million tons of grain as of November 10

November 16, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Ukraine exported over 10 million tons of grain and leguminous crops as of November 10, which is 38.4% less than last year.  The figures were provided by the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine. Ukrainian wheat exports amounted to 6.50 million tons, which is 1.78 million tons or […]

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Brazilian plants cleared to export sorghum to China

Brazilian plants cleared to export sorghum to China

November 16, 2025 |

In Brazil, Reuters reported that Brazil has received its first approvals to export sorghum and dried distillers grains (DDG) to China,  The Brazilian Agriculture Ministry said that China gave the green light for 10 Brazilian plants to export sorghum, while five were cleared to ship corn-based DDG and DDG with solubles (DDGS). China accounts for […]

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China to harvest record 300 million tons of corn

China to harvest record 300 million tons of corn

November 16, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that China’s Ministry of Agriculture has raised its corn production forecast for the 2025-2026 season (October-September) to 300 million tons, the highest since record-keeping began in 1949. The report noted that the gross corn harvest forecast is up 1.3% from last month. The yield is higher than previously forecast, despite heavy […]

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Bangladesh commits $1.25 billion to U.S. soy in landmark deal

Bangladesh commits $1.25 billion to U.S. soy in landmark deal

November 16, 2025 |

In Kenya, Milling Middle East & Africa reported that Bangladesh’s leading soy processors and importers have pledged to purchase U.S. soybeans and soybean meal worth $1.25 billion. The letters of intent were signed on November 4, 2025, by major players in Bangladesh’s soy value chain, Meghna Group of Industries, City Group, Delta Agrofood Industries Ltd., […]

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West Biofuels launches Hat Creek bioenergy facility

West Biofuels launches Hat Creek bioenergy facility

November 16, 2025 |

In California, West Biofuels announced the opening of Hat Creek Bioenergy, a biomass-to-energy facility which the company constructed. This facility converts forest biomass into renewable power, supporting forest stewardship and providing clean energy directly to the local electrical grid, the firm said. The facility supports the sustainable management of about five square miles a year […]

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Air Liquide’s new technology converts ammonia into hydrogen at industrial scale

Air Liquide’s new technology converts ammonia into hydrogen at industrial scale

November 16, 2025 |

In France, Air Liquide announced the successful start-up of what it claims to be the world’s first industrial-scale ammonia cracking pilot unit with a 30 tons per day ammonia to hydrogen conversion capacity at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium.  This technology proven at the industrial scale for the development of world scale ammonia cracking plants […]

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DMCI Power Corp. plans 15-MW coal-biomass power plant in Palawan

DMCI Power Corp. plans 15-MW coal-biomass power plant in Palawan

November 16, 2025 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that DMCI Power Corp. has announced a plan to build a new 15-megawatt power plant in the town of Narra, Palawan. The company submitted its proposal to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, revealing that the new facility would be constructed next to its existing 15-mW plant that uses […]

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P2 Science, Algenesis partner to develop algae-derived chemicals and 100% biobased polyurethanes

P2 Science, Algenesis partner to develop algae-derived chemicals and 100% biobased polyurethanes

November 16, 2025 |

In Connecticut, P2 Science and Algenesis Corporation announced a strategic collaboration to create and commercialize the raw materials to produce 100% biobased polyurethane materials.  The partnership leverages P2’s proprietary PIOz process, which converts oils derived from algae feedstocks into advanced chemical intermediates, and Algenesis’ recently commissioned Bio-Iso pilot plant and cutting-edge biobased polyurethane platforms. Together, […]

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North Sumatra to process 2,000 tons of waste into electricity starting 2026

North Sumatra to process 2,000 tons of waste into electricity starting 2026

November 16, 2025 |

In Indonesia, Tempo reported that the waste-to-energy project (PSEL) in North Sumatra Province, in Indonesia, is set to begin construction in 2026.  This national strategic project will be developed in 10 regencies and cities across Indonesia, including North Sumatra, in Deliserdang Regency and Medan City, according to the report. PSEL will convert non-recyclable waste into […]

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