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China’s Pulp and Paper Expansion: How Overcapacity Is Reshaping Global Competitiveness
China’s pulp and paper industry continues to expand at an unprecedented pace, with new mill projects, advanced technologies, and state-backed...
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Oneworld and Breakthrough Energy Ventures Launch SAF Innovation Fund
In a landmark move toward a cleaner future for air travel, the Oneworld Alliance has teamed up with Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), the...
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Does Closure of the Ineos Rheinberg Plant Mark a Turning Point for Europe's Epichlorohydrin Market?
Ineos announced on October 6 its intention to close two production units at its Rheinberg, Germany, site, including the allylics plant that makes...
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US Biofuel Imports Hit Lowest in a Decade After Tax Credit Overhaul
In the first half of 2025, US imports of biodiesel and renewable diesel plunged to their lowest levels in more than a decade.
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North American Lumber: Production Outpaces Demand Amid Housing Headwinds
North America’s softwood lumber market looks likely to end 2025 no more settled than it was at the beginning. Producers and buyers alike continue...
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Overview of the Global Pulp and Paper Market in Q2 2025
As the global pulp and paper sector moves through 2025, one thing has become clear: resilience isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a survival strategy.
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Biofuels Market Update: SAF Supply Challenges, EPA Reporting Changes
A busy month across the global biofuels market with big announcements from the IATA on SAF, the EPA's proposal to end GHG reporting on biofuels, and...
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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)...