Reduction in soybean production projection could impact prices
Investors and producers should pay attention to the possible changes that the WASDE report, scheduled for publication on December 8, could bring to soybean production in Brazil. There is speculation about a significant reduction of 10 million tons, putting the Brazilian harvest at 153 million tons. Despite the decrease, production […]
Brazil's 23/24 soybean harvest estimated at a record 158 million tons, says Itaú BBA
Brazil's 2023/24 soybean harvest is estimated at a record 158 million tons, already considering adverse weather effects in October and November in the Center-West, said Itaú BBA's Director of Agribusiness, Pedro Fernandes, during a balance sheet presentation. 2023 and prospects for 2024. “This is our best expectation”, said Fernandes […]
Virgin Atlantic flight takes off fueled with 100% from SAF
A Virgin Atlantic flight from London to New York marked a significant feat by becoming the first long-haul commercial flight fueled exclusively with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the airline announced. Flight100 took off on November 28th, powered by SAF 100% on both engines, as […]
Peru projects production of 215 million liters of biodiesel this year
Peruvian biodiesel production is expected to reach 215 million liters this year, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) “Peru: Biofuels Annual” report. This total represents an increase of 2% in relation to the previous year's biodiesel volumes, as indicated in the November 21st report from the […]
UFOP welcomes CO2 restrictions for heavy vehicles and calls for EU biofuels strategy
The European Parliament's decision to tighten CO2 limits for heavy commercial vehicles has been positively received by Germany's Union for the Promotion of Plants and Protein (UFOP). However, UFOP requested a biofuels strategy focused on application areas that are practically impossible to electrify, such as heavy goods transport, […]
