In India, The Hindu Business Line reported that the specifications in corn seeds are set for a change as the Indian government is planning to incorporate “ethanol content” when approval is sought to motivate farmers to opt for best varieties which can fetch better prices. “It is essential for the farmers to know that the […]
In Nevada, Comstock announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Comstock IP Holdings, has executed a Technology Cooperation Agreement (TCA) with Oklahoma-based Emerging Fuels Technology (EFT). Under this agreement, Comstock and EFT will enter into a Master License Agreement, supported by ongoing EFT technical development, to integrate EFT’s gas-to-liquids process into Comstock’s renewable fuel solutions. The integrated […]
In Belgium, T&E reported that 24 non-profit organizations, including T&E, WWF, Oxfam, and Birdlife, are calling on the European Commission to respect the legal obligations to review the rules on deforestation-causing biofuels. The organizations said that the Commission has been postponing since June 2021 the publishing of the latest report on the expansion of unsustainable […]
In the UK, Oil & Gas Journal reported that Indonesia’s state-owned PT Pertamina has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PT Gapura Mas Lestari (PT GML) for supply of biogenic feedstock to support the second phase of a grassroots renewable fuels production unit at subsidiary PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional’s (PT KPI) 348,000-b/d Cilacap integrated […]
In Brazil, Canal Rural reported that the Mato Grosso Institute of Agricultural Economics (Imea) predicts a 10.03% increase in total ethanol production in 2024/2025, with corn accounting for the bulk of this volume. The high productivity of corn in Mato Grosso is considered the main reason for the boost in ethanol production in the state, […]
In Argentina, Bichos de Campo reported that a group of rural producers in Buenos Aires province announced their intention to set up a bioethanol plant with an installed capacity of 90,000 cubic meters per year. The report noted that producers have already raised a total of $25 million for the initiative, which would require a […]
In Oklahoma, Southwest Ledger reported that National Corn Growers Association CEO Neil Caskey, said that the passage of a yearround ethanol-15 will be key for the corn sector in the country. “And we need other legislative initiatives that will allow us to sell higher blends as well. That is how we are going to be […]
In Missouri, Brownfield reported that the amount of corn used for ethanol production during October 2024 was slightly less than October 2023, according to the USDA. The USDA stated that 460.493 million bushels of corn were used for ethanol production, up 3% on the month and down only slightly on the year, partially due to […]
In Canada, The Western Producer reported that the importation of biofuel made from Chinese used cooking oil threatens the domestic market for Canadian canola, according to an industry executive. “It’s a big deal,” said Chris Vervaet, executive director of the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association, which represents most of the crushers operating in Canada. “It’s potentially […]
In Vietnam, VietnamNetGlobal reported that Vietnam Brazilian experts said that Vietnam has an abundance of raw materials for biofuel production. In a seminar on the role of ethanol in sustainable mobility, officials and business representatives from Brazil and Vietnam discussed how dialogue and cooperation can accelerate the energy transition in countries, especially bioenergy and agroindustry. […]
