In Drachten we find Fiberplast Group, a supplier of sustainable floor and facade solutions. Their mission is clear: delivering total solutions with a strong emphasis on biobased and circular construction. We spoke with CEO Walter Wieten and Commercial Director Gert Vos about their view on the future of the construction industry.
About 2030 homes must be built in our country by 900.000. The demand for building materials is increasing significantly. Together we work towards one goal: accelerating the transition to a circular and biobased (construction) economy. Biobased building: NEXT level. Circular construction The demand for building materials is increasing significantly due to the enormous demand for homes. Where…
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate has presented the 'Scenario study of green gas production around 2030' to the House of Representatives. This study, conducted by CE Delft and New Energy Coalition, explores the development of green gas installations, their locations and production volumes in the Netherlands towards 2030. The results provide insight into provincial production capacities based on local…
Over the next 3 years, 11 partners in West North Brabant will work under the leadership of TNO to create green building blocks with local vegetable residual flows. From grass to glue, from sugar beet pulp to paint or from wood chips to insulating foam are examples of what the B4 project – Better Biobased Building Blocks – has in mind. These building blocks…
Bioenergy is one of the largest renewable energy sources worldwide and also one of the most important energy pillars in the future energy mix. Raw materials from biomass can be converted into different forms of energy via various chemical, biochemical, mechanical or thermochemical processes, such as cooling, heating, electricity production or the production of biofuels. Introduction Bioenergy is one of the largest renewable energy sources…
The outgoing cabinet does not intend to discourage the import of foreign woody biomass. A majority of the House of Representatives had requested this, but according to Minister Jetten, this goes against European and international trade rules. In the two-minute Climate and Energy debate of April 14, members Teunissen and Postma submitted a motion…
Microsoft and Swedish energy company Stockholm Exergi have announced a 10-year offtake agreement, which will provide Microsoft with more than 3,3 million tonnes of carbon removal certificates from the planned Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) facility in Värtan, Stockholm. The agreement marks the world's largest ever carbon removal deal, according to the companies. Anders Egelrud, CEO of Stockholm Exergi: “The agreement…
The Turin Joint Statement on Sustainable Biofuels highlights the role of sustainable biofuels in decarbonizing all transport sectors, promoting environmental sustainability, innovation, and creating value for communities. The Turin Joint Statement on Sustainable Biofuels highlights the role of sustainable biofuels in decarbonizing all transport sectors, promoting environmental sustainability, innovation, and creating value for communities. Signed…
The Turin Joint Declaration on Sustainable Biofuels highlights the role of sustainable biofuels in decarbonizing all transport sectors, promoting environmental sustainability, innovation and creating value for communities. The statement, signed by more than 75 industry leaders, trade associations and R&D organizations, draws attention to actions the G7 countries can…
Leading Japanese companies, NYK Line (NYK), NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers (NBP), TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. (“TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING”) and British renewable energy business, Drax Group (Drax), have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop both the world's first biomass-fueled ship (bioship) and the technology that could power it. Biomass is playing a growing…
Leading Japanese Companies, NYK Line (NYK), NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers (NBP), TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. (“TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING”) and British renewable energy company Drax Group (Drax) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop both the world's first biomass-powered ship (bioship) and the technology that powers it could be…
On the streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina, innovative tests are underway with what are known as 'liquid trees' – photobioreactors that use microalgae to draw CO2 from the atmosphere. This project, led by Argentinian scientists, offers a promising solution in the fight against climate change. Instead of using traditional trees,…
The European Bio-Based Digital Twins (BBTWINS) project is organizing a webinar on May 15 from 10.00:11.00 AM to 2:XNUMX AM CET (GMT+XNUMX) examining the potential of digital twins within the biobased agri-food sector. BBTWINS is developing a digital platform for the optimization of agrifood value chain processes and the supply of high-quality biomass for bioprocessing. The platform is based on…
In the world of biobased construction, wood is often the first material that comes to mind. But an innovative perspective highlights straw as a promising alternative. Rob van Nistelrooij, owner of Bouwbedrijf Gebroeders van Herpen, enthusiastically supports this idea of straw as the 'building material of the future'. “Bio-based construction…
There is a strong connection between bioenergy and sustainable forest management. But how does this work? On the week of the International Day of Forests, Bioenergy Europe is proud to present a new paper on The Symbiotic Relationship between Bioenergy and Forest Management in Europe. The paper aims to clarify common misconceptions on the topic, delving into…
There is a strong link between bioenergy and sustainable forest management. But how does this work? In the week of the International Day of Forests, Bioenergy Europe presented a new article about the symbiotic relationship between bioenergy and forest management in Europe. The article aims to clarify common misconceptions on this subject, by…
Last week, CBE JU published its call for project proposals for 2024. A total of 213 million euros will be spent on promoting competitive circular biobased industries in Europe, spread over 18 topics. All stakeholders in the circular biobased sector can submit an application before the deadline of September 18, 2024, 17.00:XNUMX PM Brussels time.…
Bringing products and users together in the biobased economy is important. That is why Biobased Innovations Garden cordially invites suppliers of biobased products to promote their products at the exhibitor market during the Biobased Acceleration Day 2024. This day is intended to show which biobased products are already being produced. Textiles, packaging, cosmetics…
Writing a blog is a bit like a battle against a steadily ticking clock. As the deadline approaches, a calm state of being is disrupted by missing inspiration. I usually start with a piece of text that ultimately doesn't make it and disappears into the refrigerator for possible later use. Which by the way never happens. Because usually…
