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Large biofuel storage tanks, eco-friendly processing plant, modern setting

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Biofuels Market Update: CDR Deals, Bio-Methanol, and SAF Standards

This month sees a continued focus on carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and its rapid rise into prominence with deals like the Microsoft-CO280 agreement....

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A bioenergy carbon capture and storage (BECCS) facility for carbon dioxide removal (CDR).

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CDR Deals Abound as Technology Adoption Surges

In the wake of Microsoft’s historic $280 million deal with CO280, carbon dioxide removal (CDR) continues to surge in popularity and adoption.

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A New Green Gold Rush: What Microsoft’s CO280 Deal Means for the Pulp and Paper Industry

In a major move that underscores the growing momentum in the carbon dioxide removal (CDR) market, Microsoft has signed a landmark 12-year agreement...

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A used cooking oil methyl ester (UCOME) processing facility.

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European Waste Feedstock Markets Stabilize as Trade Woes Persist

After some recent ups and downs, waste feedstock prices in Europe have begun to stabilize. This comes on the back of a modest recovery in the UCOME...

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An Overview of the Updated EUDR Guidance: Implications for Wood Exports

On April 14, 2025, the European Commission released updated guidance and a revised FAQ on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), aiming to refine...

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What the Closure of Major Fluff Pulp Mill Tells Us About the Direction of the Market

In a move that has drawn attention across the pulp and paper industry, International Paper (IP) announced the closure of its Georgetown, South...

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Beyond Tariffs: A Nuanced Look at US-Canada Lumber Trade

The US-Canada lumber trade is a cornerstone of the North American forest products industry, frequently spotlighted for its tariff disputes and...

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An airplane being fueled with SAF juxtaposed with a computer screen displaying

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IATA Launches Global SAF Registry, But Can We Reach Its Targets?

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) just took a major step toward making sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) more transparent, traceable,...

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Private vs. Public: How US Tissue Capacity Is Shifting

For decades, the US tissue and towel industry was dominated by large, publicly traded corporations. Names like Kimberly-Clark, Procter & Gamble, and...

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caustic soda flakes

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Understanding the Caustic Soda Shortage: The Downstream Impact of Weak PVC Demand

The global caustic soda market has experienced a notable shortage in recent months, primarily driven by reduced demand for polyvinyl chloride (PVC)...

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