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Egypt pushes to modernize sugarcane irrigation to boost yields

Egypt pushes to modernize sugarcane irrigation to boost yields

June 22, 2025 |

In Egypt, Zawya reported that Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has met with ministers to review the development of irrigation systems for sugarcane, aiming to increase the crop’s yield while reducing water consumption. In a meeting with the relevant ministries and government agencies, Madbouly emphasized the government’s focus on monitoring agriculture and irrigation projects. He […]

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Australia’s April sorghum exports boom

Australia’s April sorghum exports boom

June 22, 2025 |

In Ukraine. UkrAgroConsult reported that Australia exported 463,220 tons of sorghum in April, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Sorghum exports rose 146% from the March total of 188,285t to reflect peak new-crop availability, the report stated. On 445,133 tons, China accounted for 96% of sorghum shipped in April, with […]

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Indonesia aiming to ramp up soybean production

Indonesia aiming to ramp up soybean production

June 22, 2025 |

In Malaysia, The Star reported that the Indonesian government is looking to develop genetically modified organisms (GMO) to boost domestic soybean production and reduce imports in a move experts say is “unnecessary” as it is expected to fail to address key hurdles in national soybean production. Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas), Arief Prastyo […]

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Tauron secures grant for hydrogen production facility in Poland

Tauron secures grant for hydrogen production facility in Poland

June 22, 2025 |

In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Polish utility Tauron Polska Energia SA has obtained over $36 million in funding for the construction of a 20-MW green hydrogen production facility in the southern Silesian province. The subsidy was awarded as part of the “Investments in hydrogen technologies, production, storage and transport of hydrogen” program, administered by […]

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Air Products cancels project to construct hydrogen terminal in the UK 

Air Products cancels project to construct hydrogen terminal in the UK 

June 22, 2025 |

In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that U.S.-based industrial gas company Air Products has scrapped its green hydrogen terminal project at the Port of Immingham, in the UK. Despite receiving planning approval in February, the company has now confirmed that the absence of firm policy support and financial backing from the UK government made […]

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ZeroAvia gets UK Government grant for development and flight test of liquid hydrogen fuel system

ZeroAvia gets UK Government grant for development and flight test of liquid hydrogen fuel system

June 22, 2025 |

In France, ZeroAvia announced the UK Government has awarded the company and consortium partners a grant to develop a novel liquid hydrogen management system. The project, co-funded through the ATI Programme, will culminate in integration of the lightweight fuel system into a Dornier 228 before a series of flight tests.  The Liquid Hydrogen System Integration […]

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Kansas corn growers welcomes EPA’s renewable volume announcement

Kansas corn growers welcomes EPA’s renewable volume announcement

June 22, 2025 |

In Kansas, Morning AgClips reported that the Kansas Corn Growers Association leaders welcomed EPA’s announcement setting the Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) for renewable fuels through 2027.  EPA set the level for ethanol at 15 billion gallons which meets the statutory requirement in the Renewable Fuel Standard. The EPA also proposed reduced credit prices for imported […]

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Global methanol market to reach $64.14 billion by 2030, research finds

Global methanol market to reach $64.14 billion by 2030, research finds

June 22, 2025 |

In Illinois, The Research Insights reported that the global methanol market size is projected to be valued at $41.55 billion in 2025 and reach $64.14 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.1%  “The growing use of methanol as an eco-friendly fuel option is the main factor driving market expansion since countries like China […]

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Saudi Arabia biofuel market to grow to $ 2.9 billion by 2033, research finds

Saudi Arabia biofuel market to grow to $ 2.9 billion by 2033, research finds

June 22, 2025 |

In New York, Imarc Group reported that the Saudi Arabia biofuel market size reached $95.77 million in 2024 and is projected to reach $2.49 billion by 2033​. According to the report, the market is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 10.8% during ​2025-2033​. “Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is a significant catalyst for the biofuel […]

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TotalEnergies signs a deal with Quatra to secure feedstock for Its biorefineries

TotalEnergies signs a deal with Quatra to secure feedstock for Its biorefineries

June 22, 2025 |

In France, TotalEnergies and Quatra have signed a 15-year agreement beginning in 2026, for the supply of 60,000 tons a year of European used cooking oil to TotalEnergies’ biorefineries. This deal contributes to secure the feedstock to produce biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel, TotalEnergies said. Under the terms of the agreement, Quatra will collect used […]

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