Tag: Argentina

Argentina greenlights GMO yeast for ethanol production

Argentina greenlights GMO yeast for ethanol production

February 27, 2024 |

In Argentia, Energia Online reports the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries authorized the commercialization of the yeast Saccharomyce cerevisiae strains GICC03486 (GPY10009) and GICC03506 (GPY10023) last month, both with improved capacity for the production of bioethanol from the fermentation of grains. The decision was made official through Resolution 3/2023 signed by the Secretary of […]

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Solvay spin-off Syensqo invests in Bioeutectics

Solvay spin-off Syensqo invests in Bioeutectics

January 29, 2024 |

In Argentina, Syensqo’s venture capital fund has made an undisclosed investment in green solvents startup Bioeutectics. Founded in 2019 and based in Mendoza, Bioeutectics provides natural and high-performance solvents that make industrial products and processes more sustainable. “We see a growing demand for efficient and environmentally friendly solvents, which can also be biodegradable, non-toxic and […]

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Argentina’s ethanol production declines by 1% year-on-year in 2023

Argentina’s ethanol production declines by 1% year-on-year in 2023

January 2, 2024 |

In Argentina, TN reported that a report by the Rosario Grain Exchange stated that the production of ethanol production was expected to decline by 1% year-on-year in 2023 after three consecutive years of growth. Last year, this industry reached a record production of 1.16 million cubic meters. “This fall is far from being catastrophic, with […]

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Argentine government authorizes increases in biofuels prices

Argentine government authorizes increases in biofuels prices

January 2, 2024 |

In Argentina, Infobae reported that the Ministry of Energy authorized an increase in biofuels prices of between 28.5% and 34.4%, which will result in greater pressure on the value of gasoline and diesel. The law obliges local oil companies to buy biofuels to blend with gasoline and diesel. According to the rules published by the […]

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Argentine government seeks changes in the biofuels sector

Argentine government seeks changes in the biofuels sector

December 30, 2023 |

In Argentina, Bichos de Campo reported that the national government sent to Congress a draft bill including changes in the biofuels sector.   The new regulation seeks to eliminate state regulations in the purchase price of raw materials such as corn, soybeans, and cane to make the blend with fossil fuels. The report stated that […]

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