In Sweden, St1 Biokraft has secured a financing solution of EUR 260 million from leading European financial institutions. The transaction strengthens the company’s financial flexibility and supports the implementation of its growth strategy in the Nordics and Northern Europe. The financing supports the continued expansion of St1 Biokraft’s business model, which encompasses the entire value […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports Raízen is moving forward with an out-of-court debt restructuring plan that includes a proposed $699 million capital injection from Shell and a potential additional investment from billionaire Rubens Ometto’s Aguassanta holding. The plan also calls for converting 45% of restructured debt into equity at a discounted share price. Creditors and bondholders […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports U.S. soybean processing remained strong in April as demand for soybean meal and oil supported crushing activity. The USDA reported 218 million bushels were crushed, down from March but higher than a year ago. Soybean oil inventories increased due to higher production, while biodiesel demand remained robust and meal […]
In the Netherlands, Fastmarkets reports European biofuel feedstock markets strengthened sharply as declining gasoil prices widened key feedstock-to-fuel spreads. Rapeseed oil recorded the largest increase, supported by limited old-crop supplies and strong demand for prompt deliveries. Palm oil and soybean oil spreads also widened as feedstock values remained firm despite weaker fuel markets. In the […]
In Maryland, Perdue Farms, in collaboration wwith the Maryland Soybean Board and Optimus Technologies, announced the deployment of six Volvo trucks powered by 100% biodiesel (B100) to transport fresh chicken. The renewable fuel powering these trucks is made from American‑grown soybeans, including soybeans sourced from within Perdue Farms’ farmer network, creating a direct connection between American agriculture, renewable […]
In China, a research team at Xi’an Jiaotong University, China, has constructed ultrathin porous cadmium sulfide (CdS) nanosheets decorated with two types of “dual-functional” sites: individual ruthenium atoms (Ru single atoms) and sulfur vacancies. This design, reported in Science Bulletin, enables highly efficient and selective photoreforming of ethanol under simulated sunlight. Under light irradiation, the Ru […]
In Washington, the United States Trade Representative determined under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 that certain of Brazil’s acts, policies, and practices related to digital trade and electronic payment services; unfair, preferential tariffs; anti-corruption enforcement; intellectual property protection; ethanol market access; and illegal deforestation are unreasonable and burden or restrict U.S. commerce, […]
In Japan, NYK has commenced a one-year long-term trial involving the continuous use of 100% biofuel on an NYK-operated car carrier. The initiative is designed to evaluate the fuel’s effects on the vessel’s equipment and verify operational safety under real-world conditions. Through this effort, NYK seeks to accumulate technical expertise that will support the broader […]
In Ireland, Pure Data Centres Group (Pure DC) announced it has completed Europe’s first large-scale cross-border biomethane purchase for a data center, transferring 9GWh of certified German biomethane to the Irish gas network over a seven-day period. The transaction is a 9,000-fold increase on its proof of concept (PoC), announced in March 2026 and demonstrates […]
In the Netherlands, KLM, together with SkyNRG and invited guests, recently marked the start of construction of the first facility in the Netherlands fully dedicated to the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This milestone officially kicks off construction of the plant, developed by SkyNRG, and represents an important step in scaling up SAF production […]
