In Brazil, AgWeb reports Farmdoc daily data shows that Brazil’s bet on corn-based ethanol has reshaped global corn trade flows. Ethanol consumption from corn has blown up to 722 million bu. in 2024-25, 15% of domestic production, from just 16 million bu. in 2015-16, thanks to the 25 corn ethanol plants in operation. Another 15 […]
In Germany, biodiesel consumption for blending purposes has declined steadily since July 2024. In the second half-year, usage fell to an alltime low. In December 2024, biodiesel use for blending to meet greenhouse gas reduction targets dropped to a historic low of 90,800 metric tons. This compares to approximately 107,000 tons in November. According to […]
In Colorado, Gevo, Inc. and Future Energy Global (FEG) have signed a pioneering offtake agreement for carbon abatement attributes, to enable airlines and other companies to reduce their CO2 emissions through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Under the multi-year agreement, FEG will acquire from Gevo the Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions credits from 10 million […]
In Belgium, in the riverbed of the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE-JU), RootLinks is creating the conditions for primary producers in agriculture, forestry and aquaculture and fisheries to be more integrated in the value chains. This aim is to generate new sources of income and creating value in rural areas. Primary producers are pivotal […]
At first glance, RD and SAF appear nearly inseparable—often co-produced in HEFA systems, governed by overlapping policy frameworks, and sharing many investors, incentives, and technologies. Traditional analysis sees them as market twins. Yet, in this analysis out from SAF adoption leader and hard-working champion IAG, the numbers for SAF lag far behind renewable diesel. Converting […]
In the UAE, Emirates Biotech has selected SAMSUNG E&A as the contractor for its upcoming Polylactic Acid (PLA) production plant in the United Arab Emirates. The strategic project, officially named Falcon PLA Project, will deliver a cutting-edge facility producing a biodegradable and environmentally friendly plastic alternative and solidifies Emirates Biotech’s commitment to environmental responsibility and […]
In Hong Kong, Chimbusco Pan Nation (CPN), a leading conventional marine fuel and marine biofuel physical supplier in Hong Kong proudly announces the commencement of its B30 marine biofuel supply in Hong Kong. Following the IMO MEPC 83 approval of MEPC.1/Circ.917, this initiative is now officially effective, this milestone reinforces CPN’s commitment to delivering high-quality, […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Administration Data shows ethanol production fell to its lowest level since mid-September 2024 to 1.012 million barrels per day. Seasonal maintenance accounted for part of the slow-down which has helped to bring ethanol production back into positive margins. Although ethanol stocks remain 734,000 barrels above where they were […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports Abiove expects the government to allow for a return to the planned biodiesel blending increase to 15% thanks to falling biodiesel prices. The government decided in February to keep the mandate at 14% due to high prices, which negatively impacted President Lula’s approval ratings. The industry has already increased crushing in […]
In Japan, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. has invested in Infinium Holdings, Inc. Series C funding round. Infinium is a US based leading provider of gas conversion solutions and developer of eFuels technology and projects. This is Mitsui’s second initiative in the synthetic fuel area, following the investment in Twelve Benefit Corporation announced on February 13, […]
