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According to information published by the International Grains Council (IGC), global production of sunflower seed could increase to 62.1 million tonnes in the 2026/27 season, representing a rise of approximately 10 per cent on the previous season. The main reason for this growth is higher production in the Black Sea region. Russia is expected to reach a new record high, with a projected…
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Bayer and Neste have finalised a commercial agreement to jointly scale Bayer’s newgold® winter canola as a dedicated feedstock for renewable diesel and SAF production in the Southern Great Plains of the United States. The partnership aims to expand winter canola acreage, providing lower‑carbon‑intensity oilseed supply to meet rapidly growing biofuels demand, projected to reach around 40…
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Haffner Energy has unveiled SB‑HEFA (Solid Biomass to HEFA), a new process designed to cut the cost of renewable diesel and SAF by around 50%. The technology directly converts solid biomass into liquid thermolysis oil, avoiding the conventional syngas route. This oil is rapidly cooled, stabilised, filtered and then upgraded via hydrodeoxygenation using established HEFA industry…
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Velocys has released the new AlphaCore™ 800 reactor, its highest-capacity microchannel Fischer-Tropsch (FT) reactor to date. It is designed to produce up to 800 barrels per day, or 30,000 tonnes per year (30 kt/a) of FT fluids from a single reactor. AlphaCore 800 doubles the capacity of AlphaCore 400 and extends Velocys' throughput-based AlphaCore reactor family from approximately 50 to 800…
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The German rapeseed harvest has now been completed with yields falling short of expectations despite initially promising crop development. The extreme heatwave in early summer contributed to the disappointing results. However, according to the Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen (UFOP), the key factor was the emergence of rapeseed flea beetles and pod pests, which can no longer be…
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Eni and PETRONAS have signed a feasibility agreement (FA) to evaluate the development of bio-gasoline starting from the established Ecofining™ technology process, through which Eni has been producing HVO biofuels since 2014. The aim of the agreement is to assess the technical, market and sustainability profiles, as well as the performance levels of new bio-gasolines from renewable raw…
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Bayer and Neste have finalised a commercial agreement to jointly scale Bayer’s newgold® winter canola. The collaboration will enable Bayer to significantly expand acres of winter canola in the Southern Great Plains of the US. “In times of geopolitical tensions, the need for more energy security and resilience while decarbonising the transportation sector leads to growing demand for…
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According to estimates by the European Commission, EU legume production for the 2026 harvest will fall 7 per cent below the previous year's level. The mean of the past five years is nevertheless expected to be exceeded. According to figures published by the European Commission, the legume harvest throughout the EU will likely reach just over 6.7 million tonnes in 2026, representing a 7 per…
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Bioenergy Expo Asia 2027 has officially opened global exhibitor floor space bookings, providing the definitive commercial and technical marketplace for producers scaling sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel and advanced bio-intermediates across the Asia-Pacific region. Taking place from 29–30 September 2027 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore, the event…
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Synhelion has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Morocco with the aim to develop a large-scale commercial synthetic fuel plant in the country’s southern Tan-Tan province. The facility is planned to produce 100,000 tons of renewable fuel per year. Synhelion has already secured a land reservation for the project site and established a branch, Synhelion Morocco –…
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For Amafilter®, part of Filtration Group, 2026 has been a landmark year. The business has not only continued to strengthen its position within the rapidly growing renewable fuels market, but it has also entered a significant new chapter following Parker Hannifin’s recent acquisition of Filtration Group. For customers, it means access to an even broader portfolio of filtration solutions,…
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Following strong export performance in the 2024/25 season – representing the second-highest level since the turn of the century – Germany's rapeseed oil exports are showing a general downward trend in 2025/26. According to data from the German Federal Statistical Office, export volumes reached 1.11 million tonnes, marking a decline of around 14.4% compared with the 1.30 million tonnes…
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