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SAFasia, Emerging Fuels Technology sign MoU to support the development of SAF projects in the Philippines

SAFasia, Emerging Fuels Technology sign MoU to support the development of SAF projects in the Philippines

June 3, 2025 |

In Oklahoma, SAFasia (SAFA) and Emerging Fuels Technology, Inc. (EFT) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to finalize a Master License Agreement (MLA) between SAFA and EFT. This agreement supports the development of multiple SAF projects throughout the Philippines. These projects will utilize biogas produced from agricultural waste as feedstock and incorporate […]

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Cathay Pacific and Sinopec join forces in SAF initiative

Cathay Pacific and Sinopec join forces in SAF initiative

June 3, 2025 |

In Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific announced it has entered into an agreement with China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) to refuel some of its flights departing from Hong Kong International Airport with sustainable aviation fuel produced and blended with conventional aviation fuel by Sinopec. The airline uplifted a batch of SAF produced by the Sinopec […]

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Avina to develop on-site SAF production facility at Pittsburgh International Airport

Avina to develop on-site SAF production facility at Pittsburgh International Airport

June 3, 2025 |

In New Jersey, Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Avina Synthetic Aviation Fuel (Avina) are partnering to develop the first on-airport sustainable aviation fuel production facility utilizing one of the first alcohol-to-jet pathways in the U.S. Avina said it will build a state-of-the-art facility to provide ASTM certified fuel on airport property just south of PIT’s […]

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Pension manager APG invests in SkyNRG to scale SAF platform

Pension manager APG invests in SkyNRG to scale SAF platform

June 3, 2025 |

In Illinois, ESG Today reported that SAF provider SkyNRG announced a new investment round, raising up to $340 million, with proceeds aimed at growing its platform with new SAF production facilities across Europe and the U.S. The report noted that the funding round included an investment from global pension asset manager APG on behalf of […]

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Australia, France lab founded to boost wheat yields

Australia, France lab founded to boost wheat yields

June 1, 2025 |

In Australia, Grain Central reported that a new collaborative laboratory will allow researchers to share expertise between Australia and France to boost wheat yields. The report noted that the International Associated Laboratory “Wheat Adaptation to changing environments” (WheatACE) involves researchers from The University of Queensland, the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the […]

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Pakistan’s NA body concerned at data of increase in sugarcane yields

Pakistan’s NA body concerned at data of increase in sugarcane yields

June 1, 2025 |

In Pakistan, Business Recorder reported that Pakistan’s National Assembly Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research raised serious concerns over the data of an increase in sugarcane yields from an average of 600 maunds to 700 maunds per acre over a five-year period. The standing committee expressed concerns about the data presented during the […]

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Area under rapeseed, camelina, and carinata crops in Entre Ríos is expanding this crop cycle

Area under rapeseed, camelina, and carinata crops in Entre Ríos is expanding this crop cycle

June 1, 2025 |

In Argentina, TN reported that the area devoted to rapeseed, camelina, and carinata crops in the 2024/25 crop cycle in Entre Rios province reached 17,300 hectares, according to data from the Entre Ríos Grain Exchange Information System (SIBER),  For the current agricultural cycle, the projection indicates that this area could expand to nearly 23,000 hectares, […]

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2024/25 wheat sowing gets off to a good start in Argentina, Buenos Aires Grain Exchange says

2024/25 wheat sowing gets off to a good start in Argentina, Buenos Aires Grain Exchange says

June 1, 2025 |

In Argentina, Reuters reported that sowing of the 2025/26 wheat crop has started well in Argentina, thanks to dry conditions in the west and north of the country, according to the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (BdeC). Argentina is a major global wheat exporter, and in recent weeks its farmers have begun planting the grain, with […]

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Indian farmers shift from soybean to corn, sugarcane

Indian farmers shift from soybean to corn, sugarcane

June 1, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that India’s soybean acreage is expected to decline in 2025 as farmers opt for more profitable crops like corn and sugarcane. Soybean prices have been consistently lower than the government’s minimum support price, resulting in minimal profits, the report stated. The shift is significant in key producing states like Madhya Pradesh […]

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Community-based biofuels offer ‘sensible’ alternative to palm oil for Indonesia, analysis shows

Community-based biofuels offer ‘sensible’ alternative to palm oil for Indonesia, analysis shows

June 1, 2025 |

In Indonesia, Reccessary reported that Indonesia’s push to meet its ambitious biofuel targets by expanding oil palm plantations could cost the country billions in environmental damage and social conflict, according to a new analysis by environmental NGO Madani Berkelanjutan. However, if Indonesia diversifies its biofuel feedstock sources at community level, it could cut the ecological […]

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