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Going Beyond Compliance: How EUDR Gives US Producers a Competitive Edge
When the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) was first announced, many US timber, pulp, and paper producers saw it as another layer of...
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South Korea Charts Its SAF Future with Promising New Mandate Roadmap
South Korea has taken a major step toward decarbonizing aviation with a newly announced roadmap for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The plan sets...
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EU’s PTA Anti-Dumping Probe: Implications for Global Trade and Supply Chains
European chemical industry leaders are closely watching the European Union’s new anti-dumping investigation into purified terephthalic acid (PTA)...
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U.S. Section 232 Tariffs on Lumber: Navigating the New Trade Landscape
On September 29, 2025, President Trump signed a proclamation invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, imposing tariffs on imports of...
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IATA’s Latest SAF Outlook Shows 100M Ton Supply Shortfall by 2050
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents most of the world’s airlines, has released a new report on the potential for...
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[Webinar Recap] European Plant Closures and Asian Overcapacity: Global Chemicals in Transition
As the global chemicals sector navigates mounting pressures, two themes are at the forefront: European plant closures and Asian overcapacity. Ahead...
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EUDR Timeline in Question: What the Proposed Delay Means for Businesses
The European Union's long-anticipated anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR) has once again hit a roadblock. While momentum toward deforestation-free...
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Panama Canal Opens Net-Zero Transit Slot in Big Move for Renewables
The Panama Canal has long been one of the most critical arteries of global trade, offering vessels a vital shortcut between the Pacific and Atlantic...
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Australia’s $735M Biofuels Investment and Its Implications
Australia has just made one of its boldest clean energy moves to date: a A$1.1 billion (US$735 million) investment to kickstart a domestic low-carbon...
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Navigating the 2025 Tariff Maze: Impacts on Global Chemical Trade
In the volatile landscape of international trade as of September 2025, the chemicals sector is grappling with a surge in tariffs that threaten to...
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Methanol Market Tightness in the US Gulf Coast: Unpacking the Supply Crunch
The methanol market in the US Gulf Coast (USGC) is navigating a tight supply balance, with recent spot barge deals in Houston reflecting upward...
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Implications of the US EPA’s Proposal to End GHG Reporting on Biofuels
In a significant regulatory shift, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed ending the greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting program for...