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At the end of last year I took part in a working visit to a few interesting bio boilers in Amersfoort. Then the question arose how much sustainable biomass there is actually locally: How do you show that there is enough biomass in a radius of 150 km around Amersfoort? It turned out that an answer was not easy to give. Because I…
Many sectors see a role for bio-based materials in the energy and raw materials transition. However, there are still many uncertainties: about the extent to which the available amount of bio-raw materials will be sufficient for the growing demand in various sectors, what the role of bio-raw materials is in the transition, and about the environmental effects of the cultivation of non-food crops. Of…
Low trophic marine biomass will play an important role in the development of circular and climate-neutral human, animal and non-food applications. Low trophic marine species, like mussels, are low in the food chain. They do not need land or fresh water and obtain their nutrition directly from their habitat. In addition, mussel cultivation in a…
The volume of green gas produced in 2023 is 280.200.000 m³. This is equivalent to 0,28 BCM and means a growth of 22% compared to 2022. The Dutch grid operators have announced this. The growth is partly due to several new green gas feeders that have entered the Dutch market. The Green Gas Platform…
On March 12, during the Week of the Circular Economy, the knowledge session The Raw Materials Transition within SMEs took place at the Green Chemistry Campus in Bergen op Zoom. Jacco Vonhof, chairman of MKB Nederland and Chantal Dietvorst – ten tije, Managing Director Ecosystems Development at the Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij (BOM) talked to Thijs Rodenburg…
On Tuesday, March 5, the amendment by member Teunissen (2-36197: ban on biomass from forests for energy generation) was put to the vote in the 22nd chamber and rejected. I would like to reflect on a few statements and assumptions that were added to the motion for reasons of motivation. One of the statements is that production…
18 European organizations released a call to action following the European Commission and Member States to prioritize heating and cooling decarbonisation in the upcoming legislative mandate. “To deliver on the 2040 target we need to boost renewables and de-fossilize our energy system. The EU should have a strong strategy to phase out fossil fuels. De-fossilizing…
18 European organizations have issued a call to action urging the European Commission and Member States to prioritize the decarbonization of heating and cooling in the upcoming legislative mandate. “To achieve the 2040 target, we must stimulate renewable energy sources and defossilize our energy system. The EU…
To be able to build more with wood and other bio raw materials, a reliable chain is needed. “There is still room for improvement in the Netherlands,” says Henk Wanningen, raw materials expert at Staatsbosbeheer. “We have taken the initiative to ensure that all parties in that chain, from forest owners to wood processors, work together better.” He also believes it is important…
Covestro is moving forward with the implementation of a unique process for producing the important chemical aniline entirely based on plant biomass instead of petroleum for the first time. At its Leverkusen site, the plastics manufacturer has now put a special pilot plant into operation for this purpose. Initially, large quantities of bio-based aniline will…
Covestro is moving forward for the first time with the implementation of a unique process for the production of the important chemical aniline, based entirely on vegetable biomass instead of petroleum. The plastics manufacturer has now started using a special pilot plant at its location in Leverkusen. Initially, large quantities of biobased aniline…
Four Testing Gardens were recently realized in the Hoftoren in The Hague within the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW). An important goal of this adjustment was to give the spaces a more attractive appearance, so that people enjoy coming to the office. Application of innovative and biobased materials increases the quality of experience. It…
In the heart of Seville, where spring infuses the streets with an intoxicating scent of orange blossom, a remarkable journey from sour fruits to clean energy begins. With almost 50.000 orange trees adorning the city, it seems like Seville is wrapped in a cloak of citrus, but behind this beautiful facade lies a challenge for…
Sun, wind and biomass: almost half of the production of electrical energy in the Netherlands in 2023 came from renewable sources. Statistics Netherlands reports this based on provisional figures. According to Statistics Netherlands, the production of electricity from renewable sources increased by 21 percent compared to the previous year. The share of renewable sources…
Globally there is increased demand for sustainable energy solutions as well as an increasing range of bioproducts. This is driving an increased demand for biomass. As these markets grow, mature biomass producers will shift from primarily seeking out economically viable market options to seeking to access the highest value market their biomass resource is suitable…
Worldwide there is an increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions and an ever-increasing range of organic products. This creates an increasing demand for biomass. As these markets grow, major biomass producers will shift from primarily seeking economically viable market options to seeking to access the highest value market…
The climate policy of the European Union (EU) is among some of the most well-developed in the world. However, with that depth comes complexity which inevitably leads to misunderstanding. One of the most misunderstood points is the “zero-emissions” factor that sustainable wood-based biomass receives in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS). This means that the…
Martin van Rijn, chairman of Aedes, received the new Handbook 'Housing in timber' from Karo van Dongen, on behalf of the Brabantse Houtbouw Lente corporations, on February 26, 2024. Timber construction offers opportunities for social housing because it is sustainable, biobased and healthy. The environmental benefit lies in reducing CO2 emissions compared to traditional construction methods.…
This year, entrepreneurs can again apply for the Stimulation of Sustainable Energy Production and Climate Transition (SDE++) subsidy. In the 2024 application round, €11,5 billion is available for energy generation and CO2 reduction by companies. That is €3,5 billion more than last year. There are also some techniques to do this. Projects with solar panels and wind turbines on…
