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Fiji Airways Looks to Pacific, Sugarcane Crops for New SAF Production
Sustainable aviation fuel continues to stay top-of-mind as industry members seek out further production avenues to meet growing demand. These efforts...
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Free Chemicals? A Bizarre Business Practice for Unpredictable Times
Most of us know of loss leaders. We may have seen retailers sell goods below cost to attract customers, though not in a chemical trade setting. The...
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A Look at the Market Pulp Landscape in 2024
Market pulp is a critical commodity in the global forest products industry, impacting everything from paper manufacturing to packaging solutions....
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Big Hike in US Duties on Canadian Lumber Shifts More Weight of Weak Market to Canada
The US and Canada have had a long-standing trade dispute over softwood lumber. The US government has backed its lumber industry’s view that Canadian...
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2024 Margins Down 40% from 2022 as Advanced Biofuel Tickets Stay Low
The biofuels and feedstocks market has experienced a persistent downward trend, affecting margins and causing immense strain on producers. But shifts...
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Acetone Innovation: A Revival of 20th Century Technology
During the course of 2024, more than 8,000 kilotons of the building block compound acetone will be used in fuels, acrylics, fabrics, cosmetics, and...
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Polyamide: Engineered Thermoplastic for the Automotive Sector
When carmaker Porsche launched its iconic “ducktail” rear spoiler to boost the 911 Carrera RS 2.7’s aerodynamics, the entire vehicle weighed under...
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Advancing Bioenergy: Department of Energy Announces FCIC FY2025 Call for Partnership
On September 4, 2024, the US Department of Energy's (DOE) Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium (FCIC) launched its FY25 Industry Partnership...
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Study Shows Southeast Asia Could Cover 12% of Global SAF Production
The sustainable aviation fuel market has already faced immense challenges in its early adoption stages. One of the biggest obstacles has come in the...
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Eco-Strides in Pulp and Paper: An Overview of Recent Sustainability Innovations
Worldwide, a growing number of brands are embracing eco-friendly packaging solutions, showcasing a deepened dedication to sustainability. This shift...