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Why Biogenic CO₂ Could Become a New Revenue Stream for Pulp Mills
For decades, the economics of a pulp mill have centered primarily on fiber, energy and established byproducts. But as low-carbon markets develop,...
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Oleochemicals at 2026 Mid-Year: Trade Action, Biofuel Competition and Geopolitics Redraw the Market
Global oleochemical markets entered 2026 with weak and uneven demand, but the first seven months have delivered far more than a routine cyclical...
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Renewable Gasoline Works. But Is It Feasible in the Market?
For much of the past decade, the future of road transport has increasingly been framed around one dominant transition: replacing internal combustion...
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Can Pulp Mills Turn Lignin into a High-Value Materials Business?
For decades, pulp mills have generated value primarily through the products at the center of their operations: pulp, paper, and packaging materials....
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Record Low Rhine Water Levels Are Disrupting Europe's Biofuel Market
For decades, the Rhine has quietly served as one of Europe's most important trade corridors. Stretching from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea, the...
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Connect with Chemical Industry Leaders at the 46th Annual APLA Meeting
The Latin American petrochemical and chemical industry is preparing to gather in Buenos Aires for one of the region’s most important annual business...
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Why Are Lumber Prices Staying Strong Despite Slowing Housing Demand?
Overview While North American softwood lumber consumption has declined in 2026, prices have remained surprisingly resilient due to constrained...
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What's Behind the Bio-Bunkering Price Rebound?
After retreating in June, bio-bunker prices moved sharply higher in July as stronger feedstock values, rising biodiesel prices, and renewed...
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Low-Carbon Fuels: Pricing Power Is Shifting
Low-carbon fuels are entering the second half of 2026 with firmer price support. But production capacity alone is no longer telling the full story.
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Rotterdam Now Leads the Bio-Bunkering Shift Again
For much of the past two years, Singapore has been the undisputed leader in bio-bunkering, benefiting from its status as the world's busiest...
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EU Carbon Market Reform Could Transform Biogenic CO₂ Removal Economics
The European Commission's latest review of the EU Emissions Trading System could mark a significant turning point for Europe's emerging...
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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...