en.Wedoany.com Reported - Bayer has stated that rising fossil fuel prices triggered by the situation in Iran are driving the company to accelerate its camelina cultivation plans in the United States, aiming to expand the supply of biofuel feedstocks.

Higher fossil fuel prices have made biofuels, which are blended with gasoline or diesel, more economically viable. This shift has reignited market interest in enhancing energy security and potentially reducing energy costs, with biofuels typically produced from crops such as sugarcane and corn.

The long-standing debate over whether burning crops for energy drives up food prices and deforestation rates has spurred innovation in organic feedstocks that do not compete with food. Camelina, as an intermediate crop, can be grown in the gaps between main crops or on underutilized land, classifying it as a second-generation biofuel.

Peter Muller, Bayer's global director for cereals, cotton, and oilseeds, stated on the sidelines of the International Grains Council meeting in London that the company aims to plant millions of acres of camelina in the United States and is evaluating the potential for expansion into other regions. Last month, Bayer partnered with BP to commercialize camelina for producing biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel.

Muller noted that the company originally expected to reach its camelina acreage target by the mid-2030s, but this goal may be achieved earlier due to renewed interest in biofuels sparked by the Iran war. He added that Bayer is close to finalizing an agreement with a company processing North American camelina, which will ensure a stable market for growers' crops.

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