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FuelEU Maritime Regulation Creates Revenue Potential with Pooling

FuelEU, the regulation aiding in the maritime industry’s transition to low-carbon fuels, officially begins January 1, 2025. Some fleets and shipping companies are actively developing a compliance strategy. Yet many others have a marine biofuels...

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Strategic Pathways Through Market Disruptions in the Forest Products Industry

In the dynamic world of supply chains, disruptions are not just probable—they're inevitable. Yet when disruptions strike, they often leave companies...

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What the US Election Results Mean for Biofuels

As the dust settles on the 2024 US election, many businesses across the biofuels and low carbon feedstocks industry are left with several questions....

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Toward Top Quartile: Southern Pine Sawmill Cost Increases

Beck Group Consulting's observation of Southern pine sawmill benchmarking studies began in the mid-1990s. Until the past decade, Southern pine costs...

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Confusion Surrounding Bio-Bunkering and IMO's Emissions Goals

The subjects of decarbonization and low-carbon fuels now sit front and center at global shipping summits. However, uncertainty persists about the...

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Toward Top Quartile: Southern Pine Labor Data Insights

Recently, Beck Group Consulting added new labor-related statistics to its Sawmill TQ benchmarking service for Southern pine sawmills. This new data...

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Carbon Dioxide Removal: Counting the Cost

Back when I was a mere twinkle in the petrochemicals’ price reporting agency (PRA) industry’s eye, the practical joke and conundrum: “What's heavier?...

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Chemicals A-Z: Acetyls to Xylenes Ten Years to Q4 2024 (The Series)

As the global chemicals industry adjusts to pervasive oversupply versus dwindling demand, we dig into our 10-year archive of price points for over...

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Emerging Trends in the Pulp, Paper, and Forestry Industry to Watch

In an industry as dynamic as forest products, staying ahead of trends is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. The convergence of...

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Key Considerations Regarding International Paper’s Georgetown Mill Closure

On October 31, International Paper announced its plan to review strategic options for its Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) business. This decision...

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