Our Scans · (LF.12) Responsible Consumption and Production · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

• [New] The Singapore Food Agency will launch a grant to help local agricultural producers offset rising operational expenses caused by the Middle East crisis to ensure uninterrupted local food production. Pan-Asia Farmers Exchange Program
• [New] While uncertainty remains particularly high, the time required to restore Gulf oil production to previous levels and the need to rebuild oil inventories is likely to keep oil prices elevated through 2027. / USA Coface
• [New] More than 1,000 meters down, researchers in North Yorkshire have created the world's deepest underground farm and are running trials for a project that could transform UK food production. The Guardian
• [New] Most analysts, including the EIA, still expect eventual relief once Gulf production and shipping return to normal operating conditions, with prices projected to ease toward the $69 range in 2027 as inventories rebuild. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] Production Systems revenue of $3.77 billion increased 7% sequentially, driven by strong growth in Latin America, Europe & Africa, Asia and North America, despite a decline in the Middle East due to disruptions associated with the regional conflict. Las Vegas Sun
• [New] Data-center electricity consumption increased by approximately 17% in 2025, while global data-center electricity consumption is expected to double by 2030. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] The European Chips Act aims to increase Europe's share of global semiconductor production to 20% by 2030, encouraging investment in advanced packaging material supply chains across Germany, the Netherlands, and France. Persistence Market Research
• [New] With more than 80 new fabs expected to begin production between 2025 and 2030, access to clean electricity faces constraints due to infrastructure, high costs for renewables, and limited purchasing options. Sustainability
• [New] Continuous urbanization, infrastructure development, and manufacturing expansion are expected to sustain robust demand for advanced refractory materials, while China and India continue to shape regional consumption through large-scale industrial capacity additions. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Recycled PET content in bottle production is modeled to rise from 15.6% in 2025 to 28.7% in 2031, with Europe moving fastest because of mandatory recycled-content and collection targets. KEN research
• [New] Forge Nano's new Morrisville facility will strengthen U.S. battery manufacturing capabilities-advancing American leadership in critical technologies, expanding domestic production, and helping us compete with China. AZOM
• [New] The white paper, Microplastics: Preparing for Australia's Next Regulatory Shift, highlights evidence global plastic production now exceeds 450 million tonnes per year and could almost triple to 1.2 billion tonnes under a business-as-usual scenario. EurekAlert!
• [New] A China-origin semiconductor company will invest RM700.0 million to establish a state-of-the-art 12-inch WLCSP (Wafer-Level Chip Scale Packaging) mass production facility, specifically optimised for automotive CMOS image sensors. Invest Malaysia
• [New] By 2050, global seafood production is expected to reach 160 million metric tons, with seafood accounting for over 30% of protein consumption, particularly in Southeast Asia. Claight Corporation (Expert Market Research)
• [New] Growing EV production in China, India, and Southeast Asia is expected to generate significant demand for locally sourced drive modules, creating opportunities for both global suppliers and regional component manufacturers. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Global food production will need to increase by nearly 50% by 2050 to meet rising demand, encouraging investment in efficient ingredient production technologies. Straits Research
• [New] Hydrogen Production is forecast to account for 42.6% share in 2026. FactMr
• [New] The Mexican Association of Hydrogen & Mobility, together with Mexico's Ministry of Energy, supports the launch of 18 hydrogen projects throughout Mexico that will use advanced production technologies, including methane pyrolysis. Spherical Insights
• [New] Asia Pacific is projected to expand at a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period, driven by rising seafood consumption, expanding premium retail channels, and growing preference for convenient protein-rich foods. Persistence Market Research
• Cost-competitive: At a production cost of $2.92 per pound, cultivated meat can be cost-competitive with some conventional meats by 2030 and serve as an affordable ingredient for plant-based and cultivated meat blends. The Good Food Institute
• As cultivated meat production becomes more efficient beyond 2030 as the industry scales, further cost decreases, and environmental impact reductions are expected. The Good Food Institute
• A life cycle assessment and techno-economic assessment (TEA) modeling a large-scale cultivated meat production facility in the year 2030 show that cultivated meat could have a lower carbon footprint and reduced overall environmental impacts, and be cost-competitive with, conventional meat. The Good Food Institute
• Aleph Farms expects its Singapore production line to be operational in the first half of 2027, launching with select restaurant partners. CNS Media

Last updated: 24 August 2026