Oils & Fats International News
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Neste and Lotte Chemical team up on renewable chemicals and plastics
Finnish renewable fuels producer Neste has teamed up with South Korean chemical company Lotte Chemical to produce renewable chemicals and plastics.
18 April 2024 -
Russia seizes assets of agricultural company AgroTerra
Russia has seized companies belonging to agricultural firm AgroTerra and placed them under temporary management, including some backed by Dutch investment firms, according to a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin, reported by Reuters.
18 April 2024 -
BASF and Solidaridad form partnership to promote biodiversity among Brazilian soyabean farmers
German chemical and biotech giant BASF has teamed up with international civil society organisation Solidaridad to promote sustainable farming practices on soyabean farms in Brazil.
17 April 2024 -
COSCO and GSBN team up to launch blockchain pilot to issue traceable green certificates for biofuel
Global transport company COSCO Shipping Lines has completed a pilot in Hong Kong using blockchain technology for not-for-profit consortium Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) to issue traceable green certificates for biofuel use.
16 April 2024 -
Repsol begins large-scale production of renewable fuels in Cartagena
Spanish multi-energy company Repsol has started large-scale production of renewable fuels in Cartagena.
16 April 2024 -
US research team develops biodegradable microplastics
A research team at the University of California San Diego and materials-science company Algenesis have proven that their algae-based polymer is completely biodegradable.
15 April 2024 -
RFA adds support to legal challenge against EU Maritime Fuel Regulation
The US Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has filed a petition in support of a legal challenge brought by European ethanol producers against the European Union (EU)’s FuelEU Maritime Regulation, set to take effect in 2025.
15 April 2024 -
Invictus acquires majority stake in Moroccan agribusiness Graderco
Agro-food enterprise Invictus Investment has acquired a majority stake in Moroccan agribusiness Graderco.
12 April 2024 -
European Biodiesel Board publishes manifesto ahead of European elections
The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) has published its manifesto – setting out the biodiesel industry’s legislative priorities – ahead of European elections.
12 April 2024 -
Shipping on Mississippi River faces potential crisis for third consecutive year
Transport on the Mississippi River could be problematic this year, affecting barge shipping, including for soyabeans.
11 April 2024 -
Cargill and CBH Group plan oilseed crushing plant in Australia
Global agribusiness giant Cargill and leading Australian grain cooperative CBH Group have announced plans to work together on a large-scale oilseed crushing plant south of Perth, the Australian Financial Review reported.
11 April 2024 -
New Energy Blue forms new subsidiary to produce bio-sourced ethylene for SAF and renewable plastics
US biomass refining specialist New Energy Blue has formed a new subsidiary, New Energy Chemicals, to produce bio-sourced ethylene for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable plastics, World Bio Market Insights reported.
10 April 2024 -
Scientists develop lipid-based lung surfactant to treat respiratory distress in premature babies
A research team in the USA has developed a lipid-based lung surfactant to treat respiratory distress in premature babies, Respiratory Therapy reported.
09 April 2024