- + Asian rice exporters brace for possible Bulog tender in May—Top Asian rice exporters are bracing for a possible tender from Indonesian state purchasing agency Bulog in May that could support prices in the short...
- + INTERVIEW: Singapore's Kenoil to test biobutanol marine fuel with its engines this year—Singapore's Kenoil Marine Services will begin testing biobutanol blends with its current engines later this year, using biofuel produced from a pilot ...
- + Taiwan unseats Cuba as top importer of US frozen chicken leg quarters: USDA—Taiwan emerged as the No. 1 importer of US frozen chicken leg quarters in the first quarter of the year, while last year's top importer, Cuba, cut its...
- + Bunker supplies return to Indian ports; Sri Lanka markets stable in April: traders—Indian bunker markets are now amply suppled with very low sulfur fuel oil after four months of shortages , according to traders, with VLSFO prices dec...
- + Russian oil product exports slump to post-pandemic low as drone hits resume—Russian oil product exports slumped to a post-pandemic low in April, according to tanker tracking data, as Moscow battles to repair its Western refine...
- + Malaysia looks to tap palm oil biomass for producing advanced fuels—Malaysia will focus on using biomass created by the palm oil industry as a feedstock for new and advanced fuels, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade ...
- + US chicken leg quarter values rise in March even as exports continue to decline: USDA—The US exported its lowest amount of frozen chicken leg quarters in almost five years in March, but sellers managed to reach the highest value for the...
- + First project methodologies of carbon credits to be approved by June: Integrity Council—Carbon credits with a high-integrity label are set to appear on the market not long after the first decisions on project methodologies are made in Jun...
- + Ukraine's grain exports to drop in MY 2024-25 amid lower supply, smaller output estimate—Ukraine's grains exports will likely decrease in marketing year 2024-25 (July-June) because of lower supply as a result of reduced production volumes,...
- + Green premium remains for renewable hydrogen after EU's 1.5-GW auction result—The low clearing price for the EU's inaugural European Hydrogen Bank auction, with funding for 1.5 GW of electrolysis across seven successful projects...
- + Removal of export duty may lift demand for Russian thermal coal—Russian thermal coal may see higher demand following its government's decision to temporarily remove the duties on its export of thermal coal and anth...
- + ECSA WATCH: Atlantic dry bulk market strength likely to wane in May on higher tonnage concerns—Market participants in the East Coast South America region maintained a slightly bearish tone for the Atlantic Panamax dry bulk market amid concerns o...
- + Russia's Ryazan refinery targeted in second drone strike: reports—A fire broke out at Russia's Ryazan refinery after an overnight drone strike, according to local reports May 1, with the Rosneft-owned plant targeted ...
- + Biden administration unveils updated SAF tax credit model, provides ethanol clarity—The Biden administration released updated modeling for sustainable aviation fuel subsidies April 30, giving corn ethanol producers a chance of qualify...
- + QSR Brands shuts 100 KFC outlets in Malaysia; limited impact on meat and feed imports—QSR Brands closed 108 of its KFC outlets in Malaysia late last week, citing poor economic conditions, the company said April 29, with market sources a...
- + Ukrainian grain import restrictions to prevent EU agriculture market disturbances: WFO official—Safeguard measures on imports of grains and other food items from Ukraine in the extended EU-Ukraine free-trade agreement are likely to prove benefici...
- + Oman announces winning bidders of round 2 hydrogen block auctions—Hydrogen Oman, the sultanate's green hydrogen orchestrator, has signed two new green hydrogen projects for Dhofar worth $11 billion, with offtake disc...
- + INTERVIEW: HIR ACCUs continue to attract premium over Generic units: Climate Friendly co-CEOs—Buyers of Human-Induced Regeneration carbon credits in Australia continue to place confidence in the integrity of the method and are willing to pay a ...
- + Hydrogen markets progress towards price transparency—Pricing visibility is a global trend that has gained traction in the emerging low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia markets, with participants recognizing t...
- + US Meat Export Federation says "no scientific basis" to Colombia's restrictions on US beef imports—There is "no scientific basis" to Colombia's restrictions on imports of beef from certain US states that have featured cases of highly pathogenic avia...
- + South Korea pays less for US crude than Saudi Arabian barrels for 2nd straight month—South Korea reduced imports of Saudi Arabian crude and boosted shipments of US cargoes for the second straight month in March because of more attracti...
- + UK confirms 10% SAF target for aviation fuels by 2030—The UK government confirmed April 25 its 10% sustainable aviation fuel target by 2030 for fuels used in flights taking off in the UK, in a move that p...
- + Costly Australian renewable hydrogen may lose upcoming supply deals to Middle East, US—Australia's renewable/low carbon hydrogen projects could miss out on large offtake deals due to high production costs and a greater focus on renewable...
- + Honeywell unveils new technology for affordable, low waste-higher output SAF—US-based technology firm Honeywell has launched its new sustainable aviation fuel technology that will produce a greater yield while reducing cost and...
- + US beef importers await impact as New York, Dominican Rep., Colombia impose bird flu-related import curbs—The US state of New York, and Colombia and the Dominican Republic, have become the first political entities to impose restrictions on imports of dairy...
- + INTERVIEW: Thailand's Precious Shipping calls for swift IMO action on GHG goals: PSL MD—Thailand's Precious Shipping is calling upon the International Maritime Organization for more clarity and swift action on the UN agency's greenhouse g...
- + Enagas to present Spanish hydrogen grid plan as regulatory talks advance—Spain's Enagas expects to present its proposal for a national hydrogen network in the coming days, following confirmation of its inclusion as a Europe...
- + India's wheat procurement slows on higher spot prices, moisture content in grain—India's wheat procurement program slowed in the week to April 19 as arrivals dropped due to firm local prices and high moisture content in the crops a...
- + US EPA to allow E15 gasoline sales this summer, cites wars, OPEC+ production cuts—The US Environmental Protection Agency will allow E15 gasoline to be sold in the 2024 summer driving season, the EPA said April 19, citing the wars in...
- + Feature: India's wheat stocks hit 16-year low as record sales, free distribution raise supply concerns—India's wheat stocks in state-run inventories depleted to a 16-year low as the central government sold record quantities to augment domestic supplies ...
- + TRADE REVIEW: Bearish signals loom for Asian met coal in Q2—The seaborne metallurgical coal market has entered the second quarter with bearish signals, fueling concerns that prime hard coking coal prices could ...
- + INTERVIEW: Port of Long Beach to expand bunkering capabilities for green shipping corridors—The Port of Long Beach aims to grow its bunkering operations to supply lower and net-zero emission marine fuels, as it prepares to onboard industry pa...
- + US power sector natural gas demand sets another record in Q1, remains strong in April—US power sector natural gas demand set another record in the first quarter and has remained higher year over year into April, although it could come u...
- + INTERVIEW: Wartsila says shipowners need to decarbonize at 'right speed'—Shipping companies should decarbonize their operations at "the right speed" to reduce the financial burden while meeting regulatory requirements, Wart...
- + Malaysian palm oil futures hit 6-week low on higher output concerns—The palm oil price on the Malaysian commodity exchange fell to its lowest in six weeks amid expectations of a seasonal uptick in production, losses in...
- + FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stockpiles extend gains to 8-month high—Stockpiles of oil products at the UAE's Port of Fujairah climbed for a third consecutive week, extending gains to an eight-month high, driven by a 22%...
- + March WTI Midland into Dated Brent Performance: 19 cargoes delivered—Booming liquidity continues to characterize WTI Midland's inclusion in the Dated Brent basket with the grade enhancing strong trading activity across ...
- + Industry working towards generating carbon credits from hydrogen, SAF, direct air capture: report—The lack of methodologies to generate carbon credits from clean energy technologies like low-emissions hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and ...
- + Interactive: The Platts Benchmark Heatmap—The price wall visualizes 258 of the most important price benchmarks assessed by Platts across various commodities from crude through to chemicals, LN...
- + Japan's Idemitsu Kosan to turn Fuji Oil an affiliate to optimize supply, boost carbon neutrality push—Japan's second largest refiner Idemitsu Kosan said April 16 it expects to turn Fuji Oil to its equity-method affiliate after acquiring JERA's 8.75% st...
- + INTERVIEW: EU, IMO stricter shipping rules emit positive signal for green transition - Global Maritime Forum director—The European Union's Fit for 55 program for shipping has sent a powerful and important signal about the role that national and regional governments ca...
- + FUJAIRAH DATA: March bunker sales jump to highest since Aug 2022—Ship fuel sales at the UAE's Port of Fujairah, the world's third-largest bunkering hub, climbed 11% on the month to the highest since August 2022, acc...
- + China to determine market trend for soybeans and soybean meal: IGC Director—International Grains Council Executive Director Arnaud Petit has said that China will be determining the market trend for soybeans and soybean meal as...
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