Change in weather leaves southern Brazil on alert for heavy rains
A low pressure system is forming in the region. This favors heavy clouds. The South of Brazil is on alert. The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) predicts intense rain. Thunderstorms are expected in all three states over the next 24 hours. “Rain between 30 and 60 mm/h or 50 and 100 mm/day, intense winds (60-100 km/h), and […]
Malaysia considers expanding the use of B10 biodiesel for the industrial sector
Malaysia's Minister of Plantations and Commodities, Fadillah Yusof, announced that he is considering expanding the B10 biodiesel program. This program requires the mandatory use of 10% palm oil. The industrial sector would welcome expansion. Currently, the B10 program is only in effect in the Malaysian transport sector, ensuring that […]
Argentina's soy dollar scheme will likely meet expectations
Argentine producers traded 3.6 million tons of soybeans on the domestic market. After all, this has happened since the introduction of the fourth dollar scheme in the country last month. The Rosario Cereal Exchange (BCR) reported this data to AgriCensus. At the time of the September 26 report, new trade amounted to 2.4 million […]
Italian Eni and LG Chem team up for a possible biorefinery in South Korea
Italian multinational energy company Eni has teamed up with chemical company LG Chem for a possible biorefinery in South Korea. On September 14, the companies reported that they were conducting technical and feasibility assessments. The project in question would be at the Daesan chemical complex, located 80 km southwest of Seoul. With […]
Argentina extends soybean dollar until October 25th
Argentina announced today, Monday (2), an important decision. The Export Increment Program (PIE) will have its validity extended until October 25th. This measure is popularly called the “soy dollar”. This decision has a significant impact on transactions related to the purchase and sale of securities in the country. The “dollar-soy” program is a process that includes […]
Biodiesel parliamentary front defends ten-year plan for the sector
The Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) held a meeting last week. The meeting was with the Biodiesel Parliamentary Front. At the meeting, the priority agendas for the biodiesel sector were discussed.the priority agendas for the biodiesel sector were discussed. The objective is to encourage the development of this sector. The agenda […]
EU to ban “greenwashing” and improve consumer information on product durability
The European Parliament and the European Council reached a provisional agreement. This agreement concerns new rules to prohibit deceptive marketing. Furthermore, it seeks to provide clearer information about the products. The statement regarding this is available on the official website. The agreement updated the EU's list of prohibited trade practices. Also […]
VARO is ready to build a SAF production facility in Rotterdam
European energy company Varo Energy has announced plans to invest US$ 600 million. They plan to build a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility. This installation will be located at the Gunvor Energy Rotterdam site in the Netherlands. The installation is entirely owned by VARO. Its raw material capacity is 350,000 tons/year. The production of SAF […]
FAO defends reduction of methane emissions
Methane gas emissions are increasingly becoming a driver of the climate crisis. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, FAO, published a new report this Monday to raise awareness about possible actions that can be taken. The document is titled “Methane Emissions in […]
