- + INTERVIEW: Euglena bets big on alternative feedstock as UCO, POME dominate market—Used cooking oil and palm oil mill effluent will be the core feedstocks for biofuel production at Euglena's new biorefinery project in Malaysia, but t...
- + COMMODITIES 2025: SAF on the rise, yet political landscape raises concerns—This is part of the COMMODITIES 2025 series where our reporters bring to your key themes that will drive commodities markets in 2025. The rise of sust...
- + COMMODITIES 2025: Asian sugar market to see shifts amid evolving biofuel landscape, supply challenges—This is part of the COMMODITIES 2025 series where our reporters bring to you key themes that will drive commodities markets in 2025. The Asian sugar m...
- + COMMODITIES 2025: Rising US fuel demand will support both refiners and renewable producers—The US move to decarbonize the transportation fuels markets has made allies of two groups historically at odds: refiners and renewable fuel producers....
- + COMMODITIES 2025: Canada's wheat market to remain stable amid US tariff uncertainty—This is part of the COMMODITIES 2025 series where our reporters bring to you key themes that will drive commodities markets in 2025. Canadian wheat ma...
- + Russia sets wheat export quota at 10.6 million mt for Feb-June—Russia has approved a wheat export quota of 10.6 million mt for the period Feb. 15-June 30, lower than previous estimates at 11 million mt. Traders sa...
- + Spain sees increased reliance on Russian fertilizer imports—Spain is seeing an increased reliance on imports of some fertilizers from Russia, according to trade data released on Dec. 20 from S&P Global Mark...
- + Turkey eases wheat import quotas ahead of local harvest in June—Turkey has further eased its wheat import policy, allowing at least 75% of buyers' wheat purchases to be acquired from the country's grain board stock...
- + COMMODITIES 2025: Japan set to enter year of decisions over hydrogen—This is part of the COMMODITIES 2025 series where our reporters bring to you key themes that will drive commodities markets in 2025. Japan is set to b...
- + COMMODITIES 2025: Biofuel policies seen boosting POME to top of feedstock price charts—This is part of the COMMODITIES 2025 series where our reporters bring to you key themes that will drive commodities markets in 2025. From being seen a...
- + COMMODITIES 2025: European biodiesel market to navigate vegetable oil volatility, regulatory changes, rising demand in 2025—This is part of the COMMODITIES 2025 series where our reporters bring to you key themes that will drive commodities markets in 2025 The European biodi...
- + COMMODITIES 2025: US policy shifts point toward lower DDGS prices in 2025—This is part of the COMMODITIES 2025 series where our reporters bring to you key themes that will drive commodities markets in 2025. US distiller drie...
- + COMMODITIES 2025: Brazil's ethanol industry at a crossroads in 2025—This is part of the COMMODITIES 2025 series where our reporters bring to you key themes that will drive commodities markets in 2025. Brazil's ethanol ...
- + New Russian ammonia export terminal met with skepticism by European market—The recently announced ammonia handling facility at the Port Favor terminal in Ust-Luga is part of the Russian efforts to recover market share amid We...
- + Power generation pivotal to creating large-scale hydrogen supply chain in Japan—Ahead of the conclusion of Japan's first Contract for Difference tender in early 2025 — which will create demand for imports of low-carbon ammonia for...
- + Mexican chemical industry calls for a 'balanced' trade amid Trump's tariff threats—The National Association of the Chemical Industry in Mexico, or ANIQ, called for maintaining a balanced and mutually beneficial relationship between M...
- + INTERVIEW: Pakistan's ambitious rice export goals face competitive challenges: industry official—Pakistan aims to boost rice exports by two and a half times by 2030, but faces hurdles including fierce competition from India and rising costs of fer...
- + Brazil rice prices hit nine-month low amid depreciating real—Rice prices in Brazil hit a nine-month low, as the market grappled with the impact of the Brazilian real's depreciation against the US dollar to a rec...
- + COMMODITIES 2025: Pork seen as lead meat protein in 2025 amid output challenges, tariff uncertainties—This is part of the COMMODITIES 2025 series where our reporters bring to you key themes that will drive commodities markets in 2025. Pork is expected ...
- + Italy's NextChem secures waste-based SAF plant project in Indonesia—NextChem, a subsidiary of Italian Energy transition firm Maire, has secured a licensing and process design package for a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel...
- + COMMODITIES 2025: Global poultry markets shift as US prices climb, Brazilian production grows—This is part of the COMMODITIES 2025 series where our reporters bring to you key themes that will drive commodities markets in 2025. US chicken prices...
- + COMMODITIES 2025: European renewable diesel supply likely sufficient despite loss of Chinese imports—This is part of the COMMODITIES 2025 series where our reporters bring to you key themes that will drive commodities markets in 2025. Europe's renewabl...
- + COMMODITIES 2025: Looming trade war to shape course of a bearish corn market in Americas—This is part of the COMMODITIES 2025 series where our reporters bring to you key themes that will drive commodities markets in 2025. Americas corn mar...
- + India approves $860 mil subsidy on phosphatic, potassic fertilizers for FY 2024-25—The Indian government on Dec. 17 approved the Rupee 73.1 billion (about $860 million) subsidy on phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilizers for the...
- + COMMODITIES 2025: US-China trade war to drive soybean markets, impact South America—This is part of the COMMODITIES 2025 series where our reporters bring to you key themes that will drive commodities markets in 2025. A US-China trade ...
- + COMMODITIES 2025: Australia to see jump in wheat output but quality concerns remain—This is part of the COMMODITIES 2025 series where our reporters bring to you key themes that will drive commodities markets in 2025. Australia is pois...
- + COMMODITIES 2025: Ukraine corn exports to sink in 2025 on tight supply as drought affects harvest—This is part of the COMMODITIES 2025 series where our reporters bring to you key themes that will drive commodities markets in 2025. Ukrainian corn ex...
- + COMMODITIES 2025: Falling profits to stress-test Europe's green refining plans—As European refiners bid farewell to record profits and face up to a changing market landscape, the year ahead will test convictions on decarbonizatio...
- + COMMODITIES 2025: Brazil to boost meal output amid competition from Argentina—This is part of the COMMODITIES 2025 series where our reporters bring to you key themes that will drive commodities markets in 2025. Brazilian soybean...
- + Carbon intensity and process fuel key drivers of ammonia cracker economics—The announcement by industrial gases group Air Liquide that it will start up its first pilot ammonia cracker at the port of Antwerp in Belgium in Q1 2...
- + New tariffs on Canada, Mexico could add pressure to US business, consumer costs—President-elect Donald Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on all US imports from Canada and Mexico could reshape trade dynamics in North America and increas...
- + Bursa Malaysia clears first trades of new Asia UCO futures contract—Kuala Lumpur-based stock exchange Bursa Malaysia has cleared the first trades for its newly launched Platts-settled Used Cooking Oil FOB Straits futur...
- + US hydrogen producers aim to attract buyers with greater price transparency—North American hydrogen producers are working to increase price transparency to attract buyers across the ammonia, mobility and power generation secto...
- + INTERVIEW: InterContinental sees renewable ammonia cost under $650/mt by 2029—InterContinental Energy expects the cost of renewable ammonia to fall below $650/mt at its 50-GW Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH) project in Western Au...
- + Indian white rice trade disrupted by PDS rice diversion concerns at Kakinada port—State government-led measures to prevent the unlawful diversion of Public Distribution System (PDS) rice to exports from Kakinada have slowed white ri...
- + COMMODITIES 2025: Soybean CFR China prices to soften on ample supply, flat China demand—This is part of the COMMODITIES 2025 series where our reporters bring to you key themes that will drive commodities markets in 2025. The CFR China soy...
- + CropEnergies pauses investment plans in Ensus UK: CEO—German ethanol producer CropEnergies has paused investment plans in high protein animal feed at its UK subsidiary, Ensus UK, citing low ethanol prices...
- + FEATURE: Morocco turns to Black Sea wheat; South America dominates corn demand—Morocco's protracted drought has severely impacted domestic wheat production, leading the country to anticipate record imports for the 2024-25 marketi...
- + COMMODITIES 2025: Rice prices likely to be pressured by large harvest, end to India export ban—India's decision to lift its export ban on white rice and scrap the export duty on parboiled rice, combined with a bumper kharif harvest, is expected ...
- + COMMODITIES 2025: Asia Pacific's low-carbon hydrogen tenders to test readiness for clean fuel trades—This is part of the COMMODITIES 2025 series where our reporters bring to you key themes that will drive commodities markets in 2025. Several low-carbo...
- + Rice price slump enables India, Pakistan to wage regional price competition—India and Pakistan, both leading rice exporters, are locked in intense competition to dominate key global markets, with Pakistani and Indian 5% broken...
- + China lifts restrictions on UK pork exports—In a significant development for the UK pork industry, China has lifted restrictions on unprocessed pork exports from major UK processing plants, a mo...
- + Egypt appoints Mostakbal Misr as exclusive food importer, replacing GASC—A new agency has emerged as a significant player in the importation of wheat and other food products into Egypt, replacing the former state purchasing...
- + FEATURE: European, Brazilian ethanol industry participants evaluate impact of EU/MERCOSUR trade deal—The European Union and the Mercosur bloc have agreed on the terms for the long-awaited free trade deal, European Commission President Ursula von der L...
- + EU-Mercosur free trade agreement seen positive for poultry markets—The free trade agreement between Mercosur countries and the European Union was signed during the Mercosur summit held in Montevideo, Uruguay on Dec. 6...
- + ASIA SAF NOV ROUNDUP: China UCO tax rebates removal drives Asia SAF prices higher—The Asian sustainable aviation fuel's cost of production closed higher on the month in November, with the Platts-assessed used cooking oil-based SAF s...
- + ASIA WHEAT NOV ROUNDUP: Rains hamper Australian harvest; strong corn prices boost feed wheat demand—Australian wheat prices were more volatile in November, as bearish pressure from competitive Argentine wheat prices and a lack of strong demand weighe...
- + EU associations call for adoption of anti-deforestation rules without delay—A group of associations representing European agricultural feed and protein traders has urged the European Parliament and the European Council to adop...
- + Aemetis India completes $103 mil in biodiesel deliveries, secures $58 mil for 2025—Aemetis said Dec. 4 that its Indian subsidiary, Universal Biofuels, successfully delivered $103 million worth of biodiesel to three government-owned O...
- + Renewable diesel gains momentum on US East Coast—On the US East Coast, small but steady renewable diesel deliveries have averaged 12.9 million gallons per quarter through 2024 and reached a record 14...
- + US hydrogen developers need clarity to improve economic viability: industry—Hydrogen industry members and investors are expressing concerns over the economic viability of hydrogen projects as they await production tax credit f...
- + India-West Africa container freight rates rise amid strong flow of rice volumes—Container freight rates from the Indian subcontinent to West Africa have risen amid the movement of rice in large volumes over this route since mid-No...
- + EU's green gas growth endures as 2023 output reaches 7% of demand: EBA—Continued investment and optimization of market and regulatory conditions will be vital in maintaining the growth of biogases in Europe, as production...
- + US tariff uncertainties drive demand for Ukrainian corn: traders—The potential imposition of tariffs by the incoming Trump administration in the US has sparked increased demand for Ukrainian corn, and uncertainties ...
- + Biden administration still plans on issuing clean fuel tax credit guidance before end of term—The administration of United States President Joe Biden remains intent on clarifying which producers will be eligible for a crucial clean fuel tax cre...
- + North Asian poultry market faces challenges amid HPAI outbreaks, inventory concerns—The North Asian poultry market is facing inventory challenges, affecting supply and demand, market sources said this week. While Japan is experiencing...
- + South Korea records 2024's second-lowest pork imports in Oct as the Philippines demand surges—South Korea recorded 2024's second-lowest monthly frozen meat imports for October as demand increased in the US and the Philippines, according to the ...
- + Rail challenges drive Western Canada ammonia developer to shift toward USGC—Though a rail prohibition is often seen as the major obstacle to exporting low-carbon ammonia to Asia, Transport Canada and sources confirmed that the...
- + FEATURE: EU vegetable oil imports decline in MY 2024-25 as demand shifts to oilseeds—EU vegetable oil demand experienced a significant decline, with imports falling 21% on the year in the marketing year 2024-25 (July-June) as of Nov. 2...
- + FRANCE DATA: SP95-E10 leads French fuel market with over 60% share—The leading fuel of choice in France from January to October was SP95-E10, which accounted for 60.3% of the gasoline-type fuels market share, an incre...
- + FEATURE: Egypt set to lead global wheat imports as corn supply sources diversify—Egypt ranks among the world's largest grain importers, with its extensive feed and food industry driving the demand for both wheat and corn. For the 2...
- + South American soybean meal prices drop to four-year lows—Soybean meal FOB prices in South American markets fell to their lowest levels in over four years, driven by declining Chicago Board of Trade futures, ...
- + INTERVIEW: Peninsula focuses on LNG, biofuels in marine energy transition by 2030—Peninsula plans to ramp up supplies of LNG and biofuels to shipping companies this decade before offering novel marine fuels like sustainable methanol...
- + Poland, France reject EU-Mercosur trade agreement over farmer concerns—The Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that his government opposes the prospective EU-Mercosur free trade deal, joining France in rejecting the cu...
- + China removing export tax rebate can help curb palm oil UCO fraud, boost domestic biofuels: USDA—China's removal of the export tax rebate on renewable waste feedstock, such as used cooking oil, could help stop the alleged practice of repackaging v...
- + Alcogroup to acquire IGPC, the second largest Canadian ethanol producer—Belgium's Alcogroup is set to acquire Canada's IGPC in December as it seeks to diversify globally, citing unfavorable European market conditions. IGPC...
- + Air Liquide to build green hydrogen plant for TotalEnergies' La Mede biorefinery—Air Liquide plans to invest more than Eur80 million ($87 million) to build a major renewable hydrogen facility at TotalEnergies' La Mede biorefinery i...
- + INTERVIEW: Ukraine eyes EU biomethane export growth in ambitious scale-up plans: UABIO—Ukraine is planning to intensify biomethane exports to the EU, aiming for a 10%-20% share of the market by 2030, according to the Bioenergy Associatio...
- + Vietnamese 5% white rice prices sink to 16-month low—Vietnamese 5% broken white rice prices have fallen to their lowest in 16 months amid strong regional competition, although despite the steep decline t...
- + Interactive: Global chicken consumption to lead protein markets by 2027—By 2027, global chicken meat consumption is expected to surpass all other proteins with India, Africa and Vietnam leading, while growth in the EU and ...
- + Indian white rice exporters face supply shortage amid millers-government negotiations—Indian local milled white rice prices rose on a shortage of freshly milled supply from the new crop amid millers' negotiations with the government in ...
- + Canada's low-carbon ammonia projects face barriers that mirror LNG—Efforts to develop Western Canada as an exporter of low-carbon ammonia to the Asia-Pacific region could run into similar challenges faced by the regio...
- + India mulls lifting ban on 100% broken white rice: sources—The Indian government is mulling to lift the ban on exports of 100% broken white rice (WR), industry sources told S&P Global Commodity Insights, a...
- + Global blue ammonia prices extend gains in October—Platts delivered blue ammonia prices extended gains in October, with markets in the US Gulf and Asia rising by 5% and Northwest Europe edging up by 3%...
- + As China cancels UCO tax rebate, buyers sort out contracts, alternate source—China's decision to end tax relief on exports of Used Cooking Oil will squeeze trade flows, lead to breach of contracts, and in the long run increase ...
- + COP29: OPEC head tells Baku summit oil and gas are 'gift from God'—OPEC Secretary General Haitham al-Ghais used his speech at the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku on Nov. 20 to emphasize the pivotal role oil and g...
- + Myanmar 5% broken rice price falls to lowest in 21 months—The Myanmar 5% broken white rice price fell to a 21-month low Nov. 14, making it more competitive against the same variety from Thailand and Vietnam. ...
- + US ethanol exports on pace for record year, fueled by low prices and increased opportunity overseas—US fuel ethanol exports have surged to 29.598 million barrels in the first eight months of 2024, 34.92% higher than the same period in 2023, Energy In...
- + Petroineos says UK refinery bids 'not credible' as 2025 shutdown looms—Petroineos has rebuffed claims that a last-minute offer for its Grangemouth refinery in Scotland could have saved the site from closure, saying a seco...
- + INTERVIEW: Malaysia's Gentari bids for global renewable ammonia tenders as projects progress—State-owned Petronas' clean energy unit Gentari Sdn Bhd has bid for tenders across Asia and Europe while it advances its renewable hydrogen and ammoni...
- + China plans first 2025 B24 bio-marine fuel export quota to aid producers amid EU tariffs—China is planning its first export quota for B24 biodiesel-blended marine bunker fuel for 2025, partly to support biofuel producers hit by EU antidump...
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