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…
