Africa's increasing air travel demand and biofuel production potential, alongside the Middle East's strategic SAF investments, position both regions as key players in advancing global aviation decarbonization efforts.

Fastmarkets invited feedback from the industry on the pricing methodologies for Log Lines and Woodfiber & Biomass Markets as part of its announced annual methodology review process.

To view and download the schedules please visit: https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products. For questions and comments please contact pricing@fastmarkets.com.

In the open consultation, Fastmarkets FOEX did not propose any changes, and there was no feedback received during the process. No material changes were made to the current methodology. A newly dated methodology document has been posted here.

Morocco and Algeria faced challenges with wheat and barley production due to drought conditions, leading to below-average forecasts

We interviewed Thomas Meth, president and CEO of leading industrial wood pellet producer Enviva, who discusses the future headwinds and tailwinds facing the wood pellet industry

Lake States woodfiber markets depressurized during first quarter of 2023

An overview of the growth in global wood pellet capacity and the market demand around the globe with Hema Kalathingal, associate economist at Fastmarkets

More pellets will be funneled into sustainable aviation fuel projects and to coal-fired plants

The world is racing to meet emissions targets and limit our dependency on fossil fuels. What kind of role could biomass play in the race to net-zero?