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biodiesel market LATAM Biodiesel demand in Latin America, particularly from vegetable oil feedstocks.

The biodiesel market in Latin America is a dynamic and growing sector. Argentina and Brazil are the main producers, with Argentina's industry being heavily based on soybean oil. Biodiesel is widely used in the transportation sector, often blended with petroleum diesel. The market is supported by mandates and policies that require a certain percentage of biodiesel to be blended into diesel fuel. The availability of diverse feedstocks, including vegetable oils and animal fats, ensures the industry's continued growth and resilience.

While the market will continue to be influenced by global oil prices and policy developments, the long-term trend is one of expansion. The focus on advanced biofuels and the decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors like aviation and shipping will open up new market opportunities. Latin America is poised to not only meet its own growing demand but also to…

FSRU vessels MEA Floating storage regasification units delivering LNG-powered electricity in Middle East & Africa.

FSRU vessels are a crucial component of the floating LNG power market in the Middle East and Africa. These vessels, which can store, regasify, and deliver natural gas to an onshore power grid, are an excellent alternative to building a costly land-based regasification terminal.

Their ability to be deployed quickly and their lower initial investment cost make them particularly well-suited for a region with rapidly growing energy demands. Several countries in the region have either deployed or are considering the use of FSRUs to support their power generation needs, with some even having an FSRU as their primary source of power.

renewable energy tower demand Growing need for towers as wind power expands in onshore and emerging offshore markets.

The demand for renewable energy towers in North America is directly linked to the rapid expansion of wind power generation. As wind energy becomes more cost-competitive and states set ambitious renewable portfolio standards, the construction of new wind farms and the repowering of older ones drives the demand for new towers.

This demand is further intensified by the trend toward larger, more powerful turbines, which require taller, more structurally complex towers. The push for offshore wind also creates a specialized demand for robust towers designed to withstand harsh marine environments.

crystalline silicon modules Solar modules built on silicon wafer technology—monocrystalline and polycrystalline.

Polycrystalline solar modules are a type of crystalline silicon technology, which is the dominant material used in the photovoltaic industry. This category also includes monocrystalline and ribbon silicon. Crystalline silicon is highly valued for its excellent electronic and optical properties.

In polycrystalline modules, the silicon is formed from multiple crystals, giving the panels a distinct blue, speckled appearance. The widespread use of crystalline silicon has made it a mature and reliable technology, and ongoing research aims to further improve its efficiency and reduce its environmental footprint.