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A biofuel production facility in the US.

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Biofuels Market Update: Tariffs, CDR, and Woody Biomass in Focus

As trade hesitations and tariffs yield further market chaos, the biofuels industry is also experiencing significant instability. To help keep you informed, we've compiled the top headlines from the blog to provide a convenient rundown of what's...

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us south pine stand

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How Much Money Is an Acre of Timber Worth?

Understanding the value of an acre of timber is essential for anyone in the forest products supply chain—whether managing timberland, planning...

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Softwood construction lumber on flag of Canada and United States of America

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U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Lumber: What’s Happening Now and What’s Next – April 2025 Update

Summary The current tariff rate on Canadian softwood lumber is 14.54%. The additional 25% tariff proposed in March was delayed and ultimately...

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A biofuel pump and down-trending graph line across North America, indicating market downturn.

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North American Biofuels Market Contracts Amid Tariffs, Policy Shifts

The North American biofuels industry has seen its share of uncertainty thus far in 2025. Trump’s past stance on green energy policy has offered...

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white model airplane on blue background

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Thermoplastics Take Flight: Boeing and Airbus Look to Lightweight Composites for Next-Gen Jets

As the aerospace industry braces for a new era of high-speed production and sustainability, Airbus and Boeing are setting their sights on a...

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Spools of 3D printing motley ABS wire different colors thermoplastic filament

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Engineering Thermoplastics: The Future of High-Performance Materials in the Chemical Value Chain

Engineering thermoplastics—high-performance polymers like polyamide (PA), polycarbonate (PC), polyacetal (POM), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), and...

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Brazil’s Pulp Producers Invest in Timber Plantation Expansion to Support New and Planned Mill Investments

In 2024, Brazil exported nearly 20 million metric tons (MT) of pulp, marking a 3% increase in volume compared to 2023 and a 34% rise in export value.

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ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery Sign

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ExxonMobil’s $100 Million Baton Rouge Upgrade: A Bold Bet on Electronic-Grade IPA

ExxonMobil's recently announced $100 million investment to upgrade its Baton Rouge, Louisiana, chemical plant may appear to be a tech story at first...

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Finger pointing to CO2 emissions down with the help of Science Based Targets.

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SBTi Releases Draft of Updated Net-Zero Standard

The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) recently released a draft of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2. The revised standards aim to...

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How Will Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs Impact Pulp and Paper Professionals, and How Can They Respond?

President Trump has stated that on April 2, he will implement reciprocal tariffs, which could significantly impact global trade dynamics. Under this...

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