Todays Global Intelligence: 11 November 2026

Bioeconomy: Global. The updated edition of the Global Bioeconomy Policy Report 2026, produced by the International Advisory Council on Global Bioeconomy (IACGB), has been launched in Dublin on 20 October. The Global South, in particular, is increasingly recognizing the bioeconomy as a sustainable and equitable economic model. The report shows how countries and regions are driving economic transformation toward a bio-based economy that benefits both people and the environment. The strategies set out different priorities for achieving a sustainable bioeconomy, ranging from bioresources (34%) and biotechnology (32%) to bioecology (20%) and biosocial goals (14%). The growing share of biosocial approaches signals an increased focus on social inclusion and community benefits. Link 11/11/2026.

Biofuels: Indonesia. Biobutanol has several technical advantages compared to ordinary bioethanol. For example, the energy content of biobutanol is around 29 megajoules/liter, almost the same as the energy content of fossil gasoline, which is 32 megajoules per liter and much higher than bioethanol which is only 19.6 megajoules per liter. In addition, because it has an octane number between 94-96, the fuel does not have high hygroscopic properties, namely it does not absorb water and also does not have steam pressure. The chemical characteristics of biobutanol make it less corrosive and not prone to vapor lock. Therefore, this fuel can be used as a drop-in fuel because it can be mixed with gasoline without the need to change the engine. Link 11/11/2026.

Biogas: Hungary. Anaergia entered into an engineering, procurement and construction contract valued at approximately C$34 million for a new renewable natural gas facility in Hungary. The agreement represents an important commercial milestone for Anaergia and demonstrates continued demand for the Company’s integrated waste-to-value solutions and proprietary technology platform. The new facility is designed to process more than 140,000 tons of agricultural feedstock annually and produce more than 900 Nm³ per hour of biogas for upgrading to biomethane and injection into the natural gas grid. Engineering activities have already commenced, with procurement, construction and commissioning expected to be completed by mid-2028. Anaergia’s scope includes its proprietary Triton anaerobic digestion technology, FeedREX® feedstock reception system, digester mixing technology and digestate dewatering solutions. Together, these systems are designed to convert agricultural residues into pipeline-quality biomethane. Link 11/11/2026.

Feedstock: China. China’s palm oil inventories nearly doubled year over year to 1.21 million metric tons in late October 2026, putting pressure on prices amid weak demand and abundant supplies from Southeast Asia. Average prices fell 3.03% during October to approximately $1,260 per metric ton. Competition from cheaper soybean oil and weaker biodiesel economics are further limiting demand. SunSirs expects Chinese palm oil prices to remain between approximately $1,236 and $1,306 per metric ton in November, with high inventories constraining recovery. Link 11/11/2026.

Green Steel: Australia. Australian environmental technology company Calix (ASX:CXL) signed an agreement for a AUD-10-million (USD 6.90m/EUR 6.16m) strategic investment in its Zesty Green Iron Demonstration Project in Western Australia. Under the Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE), the investor's cash contribution may be converted into shares in Zesty Pty Ltd, a Calix subsidiary established to commercialise the Zesty technology and license it to the iron and steel industry. The agreement does not set a fixed conversion price or include valuation caps or discounts. Link 11/11/2026.

Hydrogen: Denmark. Germany finalised €1.2bn ($1.35bn) worth of subsidy agreements for three Danish green hydrogen projects backed by its national Auction as a Service (AaaS) scheme under the European Hydrogen Bank (EHB). The projects in Denmark by Everfuel, European Energy, and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) will have a combined capacity of 590MW and are set to supply German end-users via the planned Danish Hydrogen Backbone. Link 11/11/2026.