Clean Fuels publishes an outlook on global UCO supply for biodiesel and renewable diesel production
The global supply of used cooking oil (UCO) is expected to increase from 14 billion liters (3.7 billion gallons) in 2022 to 18.9 billion to 37.8 billion (5 billion to 10 billion gallons) by 2030, according to a new report from US trade association Clean Fuels Alliance America. Meanwhile, according […]
Syria restricts olive oil exports due to forecasts of reduced harvest
Olive oil production in Syria is forecast to fall by 50% in the 2023/24 harvest. In response, the government banned exports. The measure aims to curb price increases, as reported by Olive Oil Times. Syrian Prime Minister Hussein Arnous announced a ban on olive oil exports. This measure entered […]
RSPO and sustainable palm oil certification
The RSPO (Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil) is an international organization. Its aim is to promote the cultivation of palm oil in an environmentally responsible manner. Furthermore, it seeks social benefits and economic viability. The RSPO Certificate, therefore, refers to a certification that validates that palm oil-related products were produced […]
Government of São Paulo presents the state's potential in renewable fuels to the North American delegation
This Monday morning (25), in a meeting at Palácio dos Bandeirantes, the Government of São Paulo finally presented to a North American delegation the main actions for the state's energy transition and commitments of the current management in the area of sustainability . The Secretary of Agriculture and Supply, Antonio Junqueira, and the executive secretary of the Department, Guilherme Piai, […]
Understand the risks of the heat wave in Brazil
The recent heat wave in Brazil was notable in climate terms. Extreme temperatures affected the country, both urban and rural areas. Historical records were broken, causing challenges in health, water supply and electricity, as well as losses in agriculture. Understanding and coping with these climate events becomes essential, as they can […]
Researchers in Scotland develop alternative to palm oil
A research team at Queen Margaret University (QMU) in Edinburgh has developed an alternative to palm oil that it says has 80% less saturated fat and 30% fewer calories, according to a BBC report. A research team from Queen Margaret University (QMU) in Edinburgh has developed an alternative to palm oil. […]
Poland ends arms supplies to Ukraine over ongoing grain dispute
Poland's prime minister announced that the country has stopped supplying weapons to Ukraine as the ongoing dispute over grain imports escalates, The Guardian reported. Poland is one of the main suppliers of weapons to Kiev. Since the start of the conflict with Russia in February 2022, […]
How long will the heat wave last? Maps show two more days of extreme temperatures
Confirming previous forecasts, the weekend was marked by high temperatures throughout Brazil. The arrival of spring is also being marked by very dry weather, but how long will the heat wave favor extreme temperatures? Heat wave and risk of rain in the Midwest: Weather alert remains for large regions […]
OMV starts biofuel plant at Schwechat refinery
OMV is an Austria-based energy company that has taken bold steps to strengthen its presence in the biofuel industry. This happened with the opening of a new factory dedicated to this sector. This factory was established at its refinery located in Schwechat. Michael Spitzbart, senior vice president of […]
