In Argentina, Bichos de Campo reported that the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange has begun to cut their forecast for the 2024/25 Argentine soybean harvest due to the damage caused by the drought. The new estimate indicates that 49.6 million tons of soybean will be harvested so far this year, a figure one million less than […]
In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that Brazil’s soybean production is expected to reach a record 170.72 million tons in 2024/25, up 15.6% from the previous season, according to Hedgepoint Global Markets. In a report, the consultancy estimated a soybean planted area of 47.54 million hectares this season, also pointing to a new record, while average […]
In Thailand, The Nation reported that the volume of burnt sugarcane during the 2024-25 harvest season is expected to decrease by more than 10% compared to the previous year, with the target set at a 25% reduction, due to several incentives. An official of the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB) said that […]
In Paraguay, EFE reported that soybean production in Paraguay exceeded 11 million tonsfor the first time in the 2023-2024 harvest, according to the Paraguayan Chamber of Exporters and Traders of Cereals and Oilseeds (Capeco), which forecasts a lower result for 2025 due to a possible impact of drought on these crops. In addition, the export […]
In Oklahoma, Comstock announced that its subsidiary, Comstock Fuels Corporation executed an agreement with Hexas Biomass, securing exclusive rights to Hexas’ intellectual properties in liquid fuels applications, subject to certain pre-existing agreements and relationships. Comstock Fuels delivers advanced lignocellulosic biomass refining solutions that set industry benchmarks for production of renewable Bioleum fuels at market-leading […]
In Argentina, Infobae reported that Argentine Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced that the government will lower the taxes on the main agricultural exports until June. The government confirmed that export duties on soybean exports will be temporarily lowered from next January 27 until the end of June, from 33% to 26% Export duties for soybean […]
In Indonesia, AP News reported that the South Korean government will reduce subsidies for biomass energy after rising domestic and international criticism of its link to deforestation. “While not without caveats, (the) decision by the South Korean government demonstrates that large-scale biomass power has no place in a renewable energy future,” Hansae Song, program lead […]
In Germany, The Business Research Company reported that the global advanced biofuels market is expected to reach a value of $164.68 billion in 2025, up from $116.85 billion last year. The research firm noted that the market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 40.9% during the period. “Growth factors such as production facilities […]
In Norway, Boeing said it has become a key project development partner of Norsk e-Fuel, supporting one of Europe’s first industrial scale Power-to-Liquids (PtL) facilities. Boeing noted that this investment will accelerate the production and availability of sustainable aviation fuel in the Nordics and globally. Norsk e-Fuel will produce jet fuel known as electro-SAF, or […]
In Spain, Amazon said it is starting to pack and deliver groceries for customers in Spain using bio-based bags made from vegetable materials produced in Europe, including corn starch and vegetable oils, which can one day be recycled into new bags. The first trials of the new bags, developed by materials experts at Italian company […]
