SUGAR/ETHANOL NEWS #global

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- Pakistan’s state-run Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has issued a fresh international tender to acquire 100,000 metric tons of white refined sugar, according to European traders on Thursday, reported Reuters.Bidders must submit their price offers by September 8.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- Vietnam is planning to switch completely to ethanol-blended gasoline from next year, opening up the possibility for the Southeast Asian country to import more ethanol and corn from the United States.The Ministry of Industry and Trade has submitted a proposal to the government to switch to E10 - a blend that mixes gasoline with up to 10% of bioethanol, according to ministry documents reviewed by Reuters. It currently uses the RON95 and RON92 unleaded gasoline standards.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- The Egyptian cabinet, led by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, has approved the supply prices for key strategic crops for the 2025-2026 agricultural season, according to an official statement.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- India and Japan have agreed to broaden their cooperation in areas such as carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), green chemicals, biofuels, and advanced technologies in the energy sector. This understanding was reached during a ministerial-level India-Japan Energy Dialogue held on Monday via video conferencing. The dialogue was co-chaired by India’s Minister of Power, Manohar Lal, and Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Muto Yoji.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA, US — Looking to expand its presence in southeast US markets, POET, a leading global biofuels producer, has agreed to acquire the Green Plains Inc.'s Obion, Tennessee, US, ethanol plant for $190 million in cash, including an estimated $20 million in working capital.The Green Plains Obion facility was commissioned in 2008.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- The Indian government has permitted sugar mills and distilleries to produce ethanol from sugarcane juice, sugar syrup, B-heavy molasses (BHM), and C-heavy molasses (CHM) during the Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26 without any restrictions.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- The Supreme Court on Monday set aside two orders of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that had imposed an environmental compensation of ₹18 crore on Triveni Engineering and Industries Ltd for alleged pollution violations at its Khatauli sugar mill in Uttar Pradesh, reported Law Trend.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- Australia’s sugar manufacturing sector has expanded steadily over the past five years, reaching an estimated value of $3.9 billion, according to new data from market research firm IBISWorld, reports AuManufacturing.The report, Sugar Manufacturing in Australia – Market Research Report (2015–2030), shows the industry grew at a compound annual rate of 2.3% over the last five years, driven largely by export demand. Strong overseas sales helped the sector offset the effects of volatile weather and fluctuating commodity prices.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- Kathmandu: The government has allocated nearly Rs 750 million as a grant to sugarcane farmers under its incentive programme, reports My Republica.The amount corresponds to around 20.16 million quintals of sugarcane supplied by farmers from 13 districts to sugar mills.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- Warmer temperatures in the United States are pushing people toward sugary products such as sodas and ice cream, according to new research, reports CBS News. The study, released Monday in Nature Climate Change, analyzed household food purchases from 2004 to 2019 to understand how changing temperatures influenced sugar intake.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- A new study says Americans buy more soda and ice cream as temperatures rise. That could have implications in a warming world. Any kid can tell you there is nothing quite as delicious on a sweltering summer day as an ice cream cone. But scientists have now discovered just how much America’s sweet tooth is stoked by higher temperatures — with implications for a warming world.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- In a recent US Trade Representative (USTR) hearing in Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) outlined the harmful impacts of Brazil’s trade policies on the US ethanol industry and called on the Trump administration to pursue further actions to level the playing field.In July, the USTR initiated an investigation of Brazil, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to determine whether the acts, policies, and practices of the Government of Brazil are unreasonable or discriminatory and whether they burden or restrict US commerce.