In Argentina, Reuters reported that the Buenos Aires Grains Exchange increased its corn planting area estimate, while trimming the pegged soybean area for the 2024/25 season. The corn crop is now seen covering 6.6 million hectares, up from a prior estimation of 6.3 million hectares, the exchange said, adding the new forecast was a “correction” […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reported that the Indonesian government has yet to implement a higher mandatory blend of biodiesel planned for January 1 as industry participants await technical details of the new regulation, causing confusion among palm oil traders. The government had pledged to mandate a 40% mix of palm oil-based fuel in biodiesel from January […]
In China, Ecns.com reported that a new wheat variety bred through hybridization with crested wheatgrass has begun undergoing extensive cultivation in China’s Yellow River-Huaihe River region, with an aim to develop a variety with improved disease resistance and climate adaptability. Named “Pubing 03,” the variety was developed by the Zhongyuan Research Center of the Chinese […]
In India, Financial Express reported that given the high rice stocks, the government of India is discussing a reduction in the reserve sale prices of broken rice offered to grain-based distilleries for ethanol manufacturing from the central pool held by the Food Corporation of India (FCI). The report noted that discussions are on to get […]
In Nigeria, The Nation reported that the increased use of maize and cassava for ethanol production may result in higher feed prices across Nigeria and other regions in Africa, Proffesor Kola Adebayo has said. Adebayo who is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), said the situation arises because maize […]
In the UK, Newry Times reported that Northern Ireland’s Minister of Economy, Conor Murphy has launched a Call for Evidence to explore the potential use of biofuels as an alternative to home heating oil and fossil-based LPG. Minister Murphy said: “Moving away from fossil fuels is vital in the transition towards net zero. Over half […]
In the UK, Bioenergy Insight reported that the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) has launched its Solid Biomass Capacity Statement (SBCS) report. The objective of this report is to demonstrate the potential of the sector to deliver decarbonized heating solutions using woody biomass to a wide variety of heat users across the residential, commercial and industrial […]
In Spain, El Periodico de la Energia reported that Moeve has supplied a total of 18,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel in 2024 as part of the company’s various partnerships to accelerate the decarbonization of air transport. Moeve already has alliances with groups such as Iberia, Binter, Vueling, Air Nostrum, TUI, Volotea, Wizz Air and […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Japanese renewable power producer Renova announced that the 74.8-MW Tokushima-Tsuda biomass power plant has resumed regular operation. The facility uses wood pellets and palm kernel shells as fuel and stopped operating to install permanent improvements. Located at the Port of Tokushima-Komatsushima, Japan’s Tokushima prefecture, the biomass-fired energy park can […]
In Oregon, Allied Analytics reported that the bio-LNG market size was valued at $0.7 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $3.4 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 17.9% from 2023 to 2032. Europe dominated the bio-LNG market and is expected to grow at a high CAGR during the forecast period, the […]
