As the holidays approach and the year almost comes to an end, we would like to look back with you on a year full of great news and initiatives in the field of bio-raw materials. It is good to see that we have also grown and as a campaign have been able to contribute to the spread of knowledge about sustainable...
At the beginning of December I had the opportunity to spend two days at the European Biocarbon Summit in Amsterdam with the theme “Helping heavy industry and aviation to decarbonise with biomass”. An event where the entire chain finally came together, from biomass suppliers and technology companies to end users.
Heijmans will start a trial in Friesland in 2024 with the cultivation and application of biobased building materials made from fiber hemp. In this way, the construction company not only wants to make its housing concepts more sustainable, but also examine whether the cultivation of these raw materials can serve as a business model in the agricultural sector. Heijmans is starting a collaboration with a…
In the Netherlands, many people work passionately with biomass as a raw material. They work on innovations, improve (production) processes or create policy for a fossil-free future. We have had a series of conversations with people who work at companies where bio raw materials are central. In this mini-series we highlight what drives them to work on the transition...
The Dutch government must set up a venture fund of € 1 billion to support promising companies ('game changers') in green chemistry. Arnold Stokking, leader of the Green Chemistry, New Economy (GCNE) platform, made this call last week during the Financing the Transition event at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen. On the initiative of…
Europe, with the Netherlands as an example, has been a leader for 50 years when it comes to giving raw materials a new or better application.
Bioenergy Europe's 2023 Landscape Statistical Report highlights the crucial role of bioenergy in the EU's renewable landscape. While renewables show resilience, imported fossil fuels remain a concern, posing risks to energy security. Biomass leads as a sustainable alternative, with 10.2% of EU energy consumption. The report advocates for bioenergy in reaching the revised 42.5% renewable…
Bioenergy Europe's Landscape Statistical Report 2023 highlights the crucial role of bioenergy in the EU's renewable landscape. While renewable energy shows resilience, imported fossil fuels remain a concern, posing risks to energy security. Biomass leads as a sustainable alternative, with 10,2% of the EU's energy consumption. The report advocates bioenergy to…
The percentage of renewable energy in the Netherlands increased from 9 in 2019 to 15 in 2022. The Netherlands' target is for 27 percent of energy consumption in 2030 to come from renewable sources, such as biomass, sun and wind. The objective is related to the European Green Deal, which was adopted by the European Commission exactly four years ago...
The 2nd period of the subsidy, in which the province of North Brabant encourages and facilitates companies to work towards a sustainable, innovative and circular industry, is open. It is possible to apply for a subsidy until April 10, 2024. Download the infographic in original format The subsidy can be applied for for a breakthrough project with a…
ChemistryNL provides financial support to 11 research projects at the intersection of biobased and chemistry. A total of one million euros will be allocated for these projects, which are carried out by consortia of knowledge institutions and companies. Since the merger* with TKI BBE, ChemistryNL has been working on the integration of the biobased economy…
ChemistryNL provides financial support to 11 new research projects at the intersection of biobased and chemistry. A total of one million euros will be allocated for these projects, which will be carried out by consortia of knowledge institutions and companies. Since the merger with TKI BBE, ChemistryNL has been working on the integration of the biobased economy field in various ways. The support…
Download the full report. It is expected that two of the most important features for bioenergy systems of the future are the ability to capture and store (or use) biogenic CO2 (BECCUS), in terms of inputs, shifting between different and varying outputs over time and place. It is important to see how these…
Download the full report. Given that flexibility – in terms of inputs, shifting between different outputs and varying outputs over time and place – and the ability to capture and store (or utilize) biogenic CO2 (BECCUS) are expected to be two of the more important characteristics for bioenergy systems of the future it is important to see how these two…
There are major challenges to achieve a climate neutral society by 2050, as expressed in IEA's Net Zero by 2050 roadmap. Among different sectors, transport is proving to be a very difficult sector to decarbonize. It implies moving away from established fossil fuels through electrification and using renewable fuels instead of fossil fuels. One of…
There are major challenges to achieving a climate-neutral society by 2050, as expressed in the IEA's Net Zero by 2050 roadmap. Among the different sectors, the transportation sector is proving to be a very difficult sector to decarbonize. It means moving away from established fossil fuels through electrification and…
In the Netherlands, many people work passionately with biomass as a raw material. They work on innovations, improve (production) processes or create policy for a fossil-free future. We have had a series of conversations with people who work at companies where bio raw materials are central. In this mini-series we highlight what drives them to work on the transition...
Last week, ministers from the 27 EU member states approved the updated Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII). Four weeks before, the European Parliament approved the final deal with a significant majority of 310.
A bench made of poop, elephant poop. It may not sound very fresh, but at Artis they are completely happy with it. This sustainable bench was developed by Circulus together with the zoo in Amsterdam. From bio-based benches and waste bins, fauna grids, fencing, reflector posts, planters to circular fences, Circulus makes it from the point of view of making…
Twelve partners from seven countries will demonstrate the full value chain from biogenic CO4 from wastewater to polymer end use over the next 2 years in the Horizon Europe project HICCUPS. HICCUPS literally stands for “Highly Innovative technology demonstration for biobased CO2 Capture and Utilization for production of bulk plastics applications.” This is an innovative method for biogenic...
With the holidays approaching, research by ASN Bank shows that one in three Dutch people plans to buy sustainable gifts more often. Although the majority of Dutch people have not yet purchased sustainable gifts this year, the research points to a growing interest in sustainability during the giving season. This change…
This report was delivered in the frame of the project 'Assessment of successes and lessons learned for biofuels deployment'. Cost-effective, reliable and sustainable feedstock supply chains are crucial to a successful development of advanced biofuels. Advanced biofuels will develop in an increasingly internationalized market with respect to tradeable feedstocks as well as international end-use markets…
The IEA Bioenergy report was released in the context of the project 'Assessment of successes and lessons learned for the deployment of biofuels'. Cost-effective, reliable and sustainable feedstock supply chains are crucial for the successful development of advanced biofuels. Advanced biofuels will develop in an increasingly internationalized market with regard to…
Bio Energy Netherlands' gasification plant in the port of Amsterdam has been able to separate hydrogen from syngas and thus produce pure hydrogen from biowaste. It is the first time worldwide that pure hydrogen (99,999%) has been extracted from this form of 'biowaste'. The installation has been supplying green energy and heat to a…
A new application round for the Demonstration of Energy and Climate Innovation (DEI+) subsidy opens the door to entrepreneurs who want to apply (demonstrate) innovative technology within their company for lower CO2 emissions. They can now also apply for a subsidy for demonstrations that focus on the use, transport and storage of CO2, projects involving biofuels and storage of...
The development of sustainable real estate is gaining more and more ground, because profits can be achieved quickly and effectively with sustainable construction. In ecological and social terms, but also in economic terms. Yet the construction sector is only making a hesitant start.
Europe, with the Netherlands as an example, has been a leader for 50 years when it comes to giving raw materials a new or better application.
Did you produce at least 2021 megawatt hours (MWh) of renewable heat in 2022 and 400 with a production installation with a maximum capacity of at least 1 megawatt? Then you may be eligible for the Temporary subsidy scheme for renewable heat projects (HEHW). This scheme opens on November 20 at 09:00 AM and closes at 27:17 PM on November 00. So you only have…
Bioenergy Europe 2023 Statistical Report Biomass Supply and its Policy Brief released today presents the state of play of forest management and biomass feedstock in the European Union. European forests continue to grow while almost 15% of total EU land use is unused and/or abandoned. Unused and abandoned lands “Abandoned areas in the European Union's…
Bioenergy Europe 2023 Statistical Report Biomass Supply and Policy Brief, published last week, presents the state of play in forest management and biomass feedstocks in the European Union. Europe's forests continue to grow, while almost 15% of total land use in the EU is unused and/or abandoned. Unused and abandoned lands…
In the Netherlands, many people work passionately with biomass as a raw material. They work on innovations, improve (production) processes or create policy for a fossil-free future. We have had a series of conversations with people who work at companies where bio raw materials are central. In this mini-series we highlight what drives them to work on the transition...
These will be different House of Representatives elections than usual, after the fall of the cabinet. The period to prepare for this is short, and that includes the entire summer holidays. In addition to the overview of StemWijzer and other election guides, we will keep you informed of developments and positions in the run-up, especially where…
Climate & Energy Election Debate can be followed online The NVDE, Netbeheer Nederland, Young Climate Movement, Nature & Environment, Greenpeace, Milieudefensie and Groene 11 are organizing the Climate & Energy Election Debate in Utrecht on November 7, in collaboration with TivoliVredenburg. Politicians from the SP, CDA, VVD, ChristenUnie, D66, PvdD, GL/PvdA, BBB and NSC will discuss with each other...
Since this week, the Climate and Energy Elections Compass has been online: climate-energie.kieskompas.nl By completing 27 statements about climate and energy, voters find out how their own opinions relate to the positions of political parties. Chairman of the Dutch Sustainable Energy Association (NVDE) Olof van der Gaag, initiators of the Climate and Energy Choice Compass: “Climate and…
In the Netherlands, many people work passionately with biomass as a raw material. They work on innovations, improve (production) processes or create policy for a fossil-free future. We have had a series of conversations with people who work at companies where bio raw materials are central. In this mini-series we highlight what drives them to work on the transition...
Bioenergy Europe's 2023 Pellets Report gathers data from the members of the European Pellet Council in order to describe the current state of the pellet market . The report explores different aspects of the market, such as production, consumption, prices, imports, exports, sales of heating appliances, etc. The market is currently facing an unprecedented crisis due to the…
Bioenergy Europe's Pellets Report 2023 collects data from the members of the European Pellet Council to describe the current state of the pellet market. The report examines various aspects of the market such as production, consumption, prices, imports, exports, heating equipment sales and more. The market is currently facing…
In the Netherlands there is a lot of discussion about the future of heavy industry. Discussion is good, but polarization as we often see now does not help us move forward. A convincing plan for a sustainable industry. Let's ensure that the Netherlands eliminates emissions - and not the entire industry - argues Olof van der Gaag...
The House of Representatives elections will be held in the Netherlands within a month. A flash poll conducted by ASN Bank shows that sustainability is an important theme for as many as 4 in 10 voters when making their choice for a political party. It is striking, however, that only 1 in 5 voters indicates a good insight...
In the Netherlands, many people work passionately with biomass as a raw material. They work on innovations, improve (production) processes or create policy for a fossil-free future. We have had a series of conversations with people who work at companies where bio raw materials are central. In this mini-series we highlight what drives them to work on the transition...
Europe, with the Netherlands as an example, has been a leader for 50 years when it comes to giving raw materials a new or better application.
Groningen BioBTX, TU Eindhoven and the Groningen government have received a subsidy of €2,8 million from the Just Transition Fund (JTF) with the help of ASQA Subsidies. The Just Transition Fund (JTF) recently awarded financial support for an ambitious project related to sustainable technology in the Netherlands. This subsidy is intended for the implementation…
On October 18, 2023, Jolijn Zwart-van Kessel from Foodvalley NL and Freek van Eijk from Holland Circular Hotspot presented the new publication 'Circular agrifood & biomass: food and materials for a sustainable future' to Piet Adema, Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality. This happened during the trade mission in South Africa on green hydrogen, circular waste processing and…
In the Netherlands, many people work passionately with biomass as a raw material. They work on innovations, improve (production) processes or create policy for a fossil-free future. We have had a series of conversations with people who work at companies where bio raw materials are central. In this mini-series we highlight what drives them to work on the transition...
Last week, ministers from the 27 EU member states approved the updated Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII). Four weeks before, the European Parliament approved the final deal with a significant majority of 310.
On Tuesday, November 21, 2023 from 09:00 AM to 17:00 PM, COGEN and ODE Flanders will organize the 'European Green Deal' study day, which will take place in Brussels, Hendrik Conscience Building. The Green Deal is the European Commission's first climate plan to transform the EU into a climate-neutral and sustainable continent by 2050. The Green Deal includes…
On October 9, the National Growth Fund definitively approved the first phase of the BioBased Circular program for the period 2024 – 2026. This is the starting signal for BioBased Circular to start recruiting a program management and management team. The first project proposals are also being prepared and the means of communication are taking shape. BioBased Circular states…
In the Netherlands, many people work passionately with biomass as a raw material. They work on innovations, improve (production) processes or create policy for a fossil-free future. We have had a series of conversations with people who work at companies where bio raw materials are central. In this mini-series we highlight what drives them to work on the transition...
For the first time, BIC has published a Trend Report on how Europe can unleash the full potential of the bioeconomy, enabling it to better contribute to the EU's green transition. In 2012, the world admired Europe as a global frontrunner for launching its EU bioeconomy strategy. Today, the world and Europe look to other…
The Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) has published for the first time a Trend Report on how Europe can unleash the full potential of the bioeconomy, so that it can better contribute to the EU's green transition. In 2012, the world admired Europe as a global leader in launching the EU bioeconomy strategy. Nowadays we look…
Employment expands despite crises and challenges and growing use of industrial policies can create more localized supply chains, a new report finds. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates / Geneva, Switzerland, 28 September 2023 – Worldwide employment in renewable energy reached 13.7 million in 2022, an increase of one million since 2021 and up from a total…
Employment is growing despite crises and challenges, and the increasing use of industrial policy can create more localized supply chains, a new report shows. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates / Geneva, Switzerland, September 28, 2023 – Global renewable energy employment reached 2022 million in 13,7, an increase of one million since 2021 and a…
Industrial Heat & Power is the platform for industrial energy supply and the trade fair for professionals who are looking for the connections, tools and knowledge to get started right away. The fair takes place simultaneously and at the same location as Vakbeurs Energie and the Zero Emission | trade fairs Ecomobile and PREFAB. By 2050…
Regions play a crucial role in achieving climate goals, especially in developing and accelerating the bioeconomy. But which province can best specialize in which biobased value chain, including the processing industry for textiles and building materials, is not always clear. The report 'Regional supply of herbaceous biomass for local circular…
The Netherlands faces an important challenge: the transition to sustainable applications and energy sources to combat climate change and reduce dependence on fossil raw materials. Biomass has become part of the discussion about sustainable policy in the Netherlands. For or against, it is certain that we all want the best for our environment. The Promise of Biomass…
French president Emmanuel Macron has said the country will convert its two coal-fired power plants, with combined capacity of 1.8GW, to biomass by 2027. In a televised interview on 24 September, Macron discussed plans to meet France's climate targets within the next seven years. France aims to reduce its emissions by 55% by 2030, against…
French President Emmanuel Macron has said France will convert its two coal-fired power stations, with a combined capacity of 1,8 GW, to biomass by 2027. In a television interview on September 24, Macron discussed plans to meet France's climate targets within seven years. France aims to reduce its emissions by 2030% by 55,…
The European Bioenergy Future (EBF) conference will return on 28 – 29 November 2023 at BluePoint Brussels (Blvd Auguste Reyers 80, 1030), with a rich program and interesting pre- and post-conference events. Organized by Bioenergy Europe, EBF has been established as a leading event for the European bioenergy sector, bringing together policy and market actors. EBF 2023 key topics…
European Bioenergy Future (EBF) conference from 28 – 29 November 2023 will return at BluePoint Brussels (Auguste Reyerslaan 80, 1030), with a rich program and interesting pre- and post-conference events. EBF, organized by Bioenergy Europe, is designed as a leading event for the European bioenergy sector, bringing together policy and market actors. EBF 2023 most important topics The bioenergy sector is in a…
RVO Netherlands is organizing an innovation mission to Brazil in the field of bio-raw materials for chemicals from 11 to 15 December. The mission is interesting for companies that develop innovative ways to produce building blocks for the chemical industry from biomass and want to build or strengthen contacts with Brazilian knowledge parties, companies and governments. This innovation mission…
EuropaBio has announced the full program of the European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology and the Bioeconomy (EFIB) taking place in Rotterdam on 24 and 25 October. There is also a preparatory summit on October 23, dedicated to plant-based biomanufacturing. The 2023 theme, 'Industrial Biotechnology for a Sustainable and Resilient Global Europe', reflects the historic…
Woody biomass and wheat straw are all sources of the natural polymer lignin. More than 50 megatons of lignin are produced annually on a commercial scale. Most of this is burned to produce energy, while it could also be used to make useful chemicals. However, what is a big problem when producing…
CharcoTec has developed a sustainable process to make charcoal from vegetable residual flows. Originally intended for Asia and Africa, the company is now looking for high-quality applications in Europe with a pilot plant. Charcoal was in vogue as a fuel in Europe until the 1930s. For production, coal burners heat wood in…
The European Commission (EC) this week published its policy on how the European aviation sector should achieve its environmental and climate goals. The European Parliament approved this policy last Wednesday as part of the broader Green Deal of former European Commissioner Frans Timmermans. Earlier this year, the European Union signed an agreement to ban the use…
The climate goals for 2030 are within reach if the policy intentions are translated into strong laws and regulations and are implemented expeditiously, such as road pricing and making heat pumps mandatory. This is evident from the provisional Climate and Energy Outlook (KEV) that the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) published today on Budget Day. In one year, the 'CO2 policy gap' has increased significantly...
Vattenfall pauses the development of a bioheat plant in Diemen and will enter into discussions with the municipalities involved, the province of North Holland and outgoing Minister Jetten of Climate and Energy to jointly explore the possibilities of alternative sustainable heat sources and their timely development. In addition, for Vattenfall, the affordability of these alternative district heat sources for…
Even after the departure of Eurocommissioner Frans Timmermans, the European Green Deal remains the center of the European Commission's policy. EC President Ursula von der Leyen underlined this this week in her 'State of the Union' speech. Von der Leyen spoke of a 'boiling planet' that leads to extreme temperatures, droughts, storms and forest fires.…
Indonesia's state-owned energy company Pertamina has said it will continue to develop bioenergy-based fuels by utilizing existing natural resources. Pertamina will use plant-based biomasses – such as sugarcane, corn, cassava and sorghum – to develop bioenergy. “Our energy will eventually be bioenergy-based, as Indonesia has abundant resources. In India, I met with technology liaisons for…
Indonesian state-owned energy company Pertamina has said it will continue developing bioenergy-based fuels by utilizing existing natural resources. Pertamina will use plant biomass – such as sugar cane, corn, cassava and sorghum – to develop bioenergy. “Our energy will ultimately be based on bioenergy, as Indonesia is about…
Varo Energy will build a large-scale production facility for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at the Gunvor Energy location in Rotterdam. The construction of the factory, which partly uses the existing infrastructure at the Gunvor site, involves an investment of $600 million. This facility alone is expected to…
UT researchers Frieder Mugele and Wim Brilman have received a Demonstrator grant from NWO to build a pilot installation that can separate biogas into carbon dioxide and pure biomethane. In the installation, the researchers use a material they have developed that allows for better and cheaper separation than with existing technologies. The production of biogas involves…
In recent weeks, a number of political parties have shared their draft election manifestos. The NVDE has listed the relevant passages that touch on the climate and energy transition. The full analysis can be found here: Draft election manifestos K&E 2023. Climate and energy topics are clearly presented by all parties in the draft election manifestos. Some striking resolutions from…
The European Union will have consumed a record 2022 million tons of wood pellets in 24,8, according to a report submitted to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service's Global Agricultural Information Network. Consumption is expected to grow to 25,6 million tons this year. The report attributes much of last year's growth…
The StemWijzer 2023 and other election guides for the 2023 House of Representatives elections will be updated after the holidays. In addition, you will also find an overview of the party programs here, if they are already known. These will be different House of Representatives elections than usual, after the fall of the cabinet. The period to prepare for this is…
The Council of State has annulled the environmental permit for the new biomass power plant in Diemen. According to the Council, the province of North Holland must first have an environmental impact assessment drawn up. This is necessary because 'wood waste' would be burned in the power plant. These are residual flows from wood production. The case was brought before the Council of State by…
On Thursday, August 31, Platform Bio-Economie presented the 11th edition of the annual report on the use of woody biomass in the Netherlands. The Bio-Economy Platform believes it is very important that they can make transparent and well-founded figures available to government, the business community and ultimately to Dutch citizens in order to monitor developments in this…
The Finnish biofuel maker Neste has found a way to make PET bottles based on, among other things, used frying fat. The website Nieuws.nl reports this. This concerns a new application of the Finnish manufacturer's own product: Neste RE. This is a raw material for the production of so-called polymers. The Finns make this product…
Vertoro, located on Brightlands Chemelot Campus, is the first Limburg company to receive a subsidy from the European Just Transition Fund (JTF). It also receives co-financing from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate. With the subsidy of €1.228.665, Vertoro will scale up the factory where bio-oil is made from biomass. Out…
Saturday, September 16, 2023 is the day: the third Open Energy Day. Curious citizens can visit sustainable energy projects throughout the Netherlands on September 16, 2023 to get acquainted with the people and techniques behind the energy transition. Meet the people behind a windmill, feel the warmth of geothermal energy or get a tour…
In 2022, EU wood pellet consumption hit a new record of 24.8 million metric tons (MMT) mainly due to increased residential use, according to a report compiled by the European Union.It further estimated that EU demand is expected to grow to 25.6 MMT this year, based on a further expansion of the residential markets supported…
In 2022, wood pellet consumption in the EU reached a new record of 24,8 million tonnes (MMT), mainly due to increased domestic use, according to a report prepared by the European Union. The report further estimates that EU demand is expected to grow to 25,6 million tonnes this year, based on further expansion…
The production of green gas only grew to a limited extent in 2022. While strong growth, almost ten times the current level, is required to reach the 2030 billion m2 agreed in the Climate Agreement in 3. What does more green gas mean in everyday grid operator practice? A story about smart grid connections, exciting…
The NVDE has provided input for the upcoming elections in a letter to the political parties. Over the past year we saw how damaging our dependence on Russian fossil energy is. One country proved capable of hitting our economy and society and thereby financing a horrific war. Green Energy Day is therefore also a…
From 2025, BMW Group Plant Dingolfing will use heat produced from regional biomass and its own waste wood to meet approximately 50 percent of the process hot water needs. To this end, the company signs a supply contract for just under 100.000 MWh of thermal energy per year with UP Energiewerke GmbH, a joint subsidiary of the public…
BMW Group Plant Dingolfing has announced it will use heat produced from regional biomass and its own waste wood to meet about 50% of its process hot water requirements from 2025 onwards. The company has signed a supply contract for just under 100,000 MWh of thermal energy per year with UP Energiewerke GmbH, which is…
TU Delft launches the online course Sustainable Building with Timber. This newly developed course is designed to give participants a holistic understanding of sustainable timber construction. This course enables all stakeholders in the built environment – architects, developers, engineers, consultants and policy makers, as well as students – to gain the knowledge and skills needed to…
The construction and agricultural sectors face the challenge of reducing CO₂ and nitrogen emissions. The use of building materials based on flax and hemp can make an important contribution to these challenges and connects both sectors in their goal to become more circular. However, between theory and practice…
In the run-up to the next parliamentary elections (November 22, 2023), the Royal Association of the Dutch Chemical Industry (VNCI) is providing politicians with a number of recommendations. They must contribute to a climate-neutral, circular, safe and sustainable society and economy. The industry wants to collaborate with the government in the field of materials transition. This concerns…
With an inspiring graduation pitch, Melissa Luwema, former student of architecture at the Vlissingen HZ University of Applied Sciences, manages to convince the audience of the future of biobased construction. Her practical research into sustainable and cost-saving biobased solutions has earned her a regional incentive prize. She graduated this summer - and wants to advise municipalities and agencies about biobased.…
Entrepreneurs can apply for the Sustainable Energy Production and Climate Transition Incentive (SDE++) again from September 5 to October 5, 2023. The European Commission has approved the changes in the new opening of the SDE++. The main stumbling block were the so-called 'fences' in the budget. Budget reserved for less profitable techniques Earlier this year, the opening…
Focus on reuse of organic residual flows RVO Netherlands is organizing a trade mission to Valencia, Spain on November 7 to 9, aimed at the reuse of organic residual flows. RVO Netherlands is organizing a trade mission to Valencia, Spain on November 7 to 9, aimed at the reuse of organic residual flows. Do you work in the field of reuse of organic residual flows?…
Last week, a maze of meter-high fiber hemp plants was festively opened in Workum (Friesland). Not just for playing; it is also an educational attraction that shows how hemp fiber grows, which biobased building products can be made from it and what positive impact the plant has on the soil and biodiversity. The biobased maze came…
On Friday, July 7, the architectural firms Studio Nauta & Mulder Zonderland won the design competition 'Biobased and nature-inclusive construction on the Nieuwe Veemarkt in Zwolle'. In its jury report, the jury called it 'an integral and balanced plan that gives well-considered attention to each of the many challenges the Veemarkt faces'. Councilor Gerdien Rots van…
What does the energy system of our future look like? In the draft National Energy System Plan (NPE), the government describes what is needed for a climate-neutral energy system in 2050, and how we get there. Citizens and entrepreneurs can give their opinion about the draft plan in the digital counter of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). A sustainable energy system…
AB InBev is taking further steps towards a greener brewing environment with the commissioning of its new biomass processor at its Jupiler brewery in Jupille. New, green and better AB InBev is installing a new, ultra-modern biomass processor in its brewery in Jupille. The biomass processor processes malt husks, which remain after the brewing process, into thermal energy that then heats the brews. Thanks to…
Outgoing Minister for Climate and Energy Rob Jetten will open the Open Energy Day at the Nijmegen-Betuwe energy park on Saturday, September 16. On this day, curious citizens can visit sustainable energy projects throughout the Netherlands to get acquainted with the people and techniques behind the energy transition. For example, meet the people behind a windmill, feel the…
The time has come on September 5: the annual National Biobased Conference, organized by ChemistryNL, the Biobased Economy Lectoren Platform and GoChem. It promises to be a day full of inspiration! Be inspired by speakers during this day, participate in parallel sessions and make yourself heard. Entrepreneurs, policymakers and researchers will update you on the themes of biobased…
Letter to Parliament from outgoing minister Jetten The outgoing cabinet published a letter to Parliament on Friday about the 'Green gas blending obligation.' In it, outgoing Minister for Climate and Energy Rob Jetten states that energy companies will be obliged to mix green gas with the natural gas they supply by 2030. The intention is to achieve a CO2 emission reduction of 20% in…
A new border region project that will recruit, train, retrain and further train young people and adults for professions to make the energy transition possible has started. For the next 3 years, Avans University of Applied Sciences will be the coordinator of the Energy(k) Education project that is being implemented under the Interreg program Flanders Netherlands with a subsidy from the European Regional Development Fund…
Together with a broad social coalition, we call on the House of Representatives not to let the climate approach come to a standstill. Simply because we will not achieve our climate goals, but certainly also because citizens, employees and companies need stable and predictable policy. The National Climate Platform sent the following letter to the…
