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Could IMO Policy Uncertainty Strengthen the Role of Bio-Bunker Fuels?
International shipping's path toward decarbonization remains under negotiation. Support for an International Maritime Organization-led solution...
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How Could Indonesia’s Wildfires Affect Pulp and Paper Supply?
Indonesia’s 2026 wildfires have raised concerns about the availability of wood fiber for its pulp mills. As Indonesia is a major pulp producer and...
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How Is China’s Pulp and Paper Capacity Growth Affecting Global Markets?
China has spent years expanding its pulp and paper manufacturing base. But as new capacity continues to enter a market where supply is already...
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US Senate Advances Farm Bill 2.0 with Year-Round E15 in Focus
The US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has advanced the Agricultural Act of 2026, moving the long-awaited Farm Bill 2.0...
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Carbon Removal Has Policy Momentum. Why Do Projects Still Struggle?
Governments and corporate buyers are directing more attention toward carbon dioxide removal (CDR), including technologies that capture and...
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MDI and TDI in 2026: When Tight Supply Masks Weak Demand
MDI and TDI markets have been shaped by an unusual combination of forces in 2026. Demand recovery has remained uneven, with several important...
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US Sets Out Four-Part Strategy to Expand Global Biofuels Trade
The United States has launched a new strategy to expand international demand for American biofuels, signaling that overseas markets will play a...
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As Diesel Prices Soar, Low-Carbon Fuels Gain Strategic Importance
US diesel prices have climbed sharply, but consumption has proved surprisingly resilient. That response reveals something fundamental about the...
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What Is Biofuel Blending and How Does It Work?
Biofuel blending is the process of combining renewable, organically-derived fuels such as ethanol or biodiesel with conventional petroleum products...
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UPR Margins Under Pressure as Styrene Volatility Meets Weak Demand
Unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) producers have faced a difficult combination in 2026: volatile raw material costs and persistently weak downstream...
Glycols: 2027 Negotiations Will Begin amid Tight Markets and Elevated Prices
Asian glycol markets are expected to remain fundamentally tight in the coming weeks. Low import availability, improving but still low operating...
The European PET Market Is Looking for a Clear Direction
Expectations for lower PET prices have not materialized, as rising uncertainty continues to support higher raw material costs. There is limited room...