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Upward look of an airplane flying in the sky.

4 min read

From Feedstock to Flight: How Geopolitics Is Reshaping SAF Pathways

The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) story has always been one of constraints. Limited feedstocks, emerging technologies and policy-driven demand have...

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Wood blocks on a pile of biochar that say CDR, carbon dioxide removal.

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Microsoft’s Buying Pause Raises New Questions for CDR Market Advances

The carbon dioxide removal (CDR) market is moving in two very different directions at once.

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Multiple ships all backed up in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Implications of the Iran War on the Bio-Bunkering Market

The bio-bunkering market is entering a new phase: one shaped not just by decarbonization targets and fuel innovation, but by geopolitical disruption.

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A map showing the country of Iran with the a small Iranian flag placed on it.

2 min read

Biofuels Markets Find Their Footing Amid Fragile Iran Ceasefire

Despite being underpinned by continued military pressure and an oil blockade, the return to US–Iran peace talks has helped take some of the heat out...

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Biofuels Market Update: Iran Implications, Q2 2026 Biofuels Outlook

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Biofuels Market Update: Iran Implications, Q2 2026 Biofuels Outlook

The Iran War continues to substantially impact global economics, particularly within the energy and bioenergy fields. This month's market update...

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2 min read

3 Key Learnings for Q2 2026 Biofuels Market

With volatility continuing to define global energy markets, clarity is in short supply.

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Iran Conflict and Global Petrochemical Supply Disruptions: How Korea, Taiwan, Japan and Europe Are Feeling the Strain

As conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt energy flows, the impact is increasingly being felt across petrochemical supply chains—especially...

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A stack of crude oil barrels with a line graph arrow pointing upward to indicate increasing prices.

2 min read

Global Market Turbulence and the Growing Case for Biofuels

Geopolitical instability has once again injected uncertainty into global energy markets. The ongoing Iran war, creating a sharp rise in oil prices,...

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Silhouette of a fuel tanker ship sailing on the horizon of the Baltic Sea near Estonia during a vibrant orange sunset

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The Last Ship to Reach Its Destination

The Situation Is Getting Worse The number of ships transiting the strait has dropped into the single digits—a stark contrast to the 60–80+ vessels...

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Cinematic satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran at night, showing glowing city lights and strategic coastlines

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Middle East Tensions Ripple Through Energy, PVC, and Chlor-Alkali Markets

Rising Oil Prices Increase Energy Costs for European Producers Brent crude prices have risen in recent days amid geopolitical tensions involving...

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ResourceWise Molecules to Markets Episode 5 Now or Never: A Critical Moment for Global Chemical Markets

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[Video] Molecules to Markets Episode 5: Now or Never: A Critical Moment for Global Chemical Markets

Geopolitical tension, energy volatility, and shifting trade flows are converging at a critical moment for global chemical markets.

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US and Iran flags with an overlay of smoke.

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Iran War Oil Market Turmoil is Quietly Supercharging Biofuel Profit

Volatility in global oil markets is once again reshaping the economics of renewable fuels. While biofuel fundamentals often drive their own...

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