Japan’s palm kernel shell (PKS) imports have dramatically increased since 2012, when biomass-generated power became eligible for a feed-in-tariff program (FIT).
In mid-April, the Government of Romania (GOR) approved Emergency Ordinance (E.O.) 47/2020 to provide flexibility from biofuel mandates for local petroleum stakeholders.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Brazil: Oilseeds and Products Update

Post forecasts 2017/18 production at 112.5 million metric tons (mmt), Brazil’s second largest crop after the record set on the previous season.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Ecuador: Ethanol Industry Emerging in Ecuador

Ecuador is a promising market for the expansion of the demand for ethanol.