Professor Jack Saddler, co-author of an IEA Bioenergy report on the aviation sector, argues for the deployment of biofuels as the most viable route to carbon neutrality in aviation by 2. According to Saddler, governments will have a crucial role to play in achieving the targets. However, fully decarbonising the aviation sector will require significant investment, with the…
Roger Blokland, co-founder of Relement, shares a fascinating insight into the development of his company and the growing role of biomass in the chemical industry in an interview with Biomassafeiten.nl. This interview shows the passion and dedication of these people, and shows how companies like Relement contribute to a more sustainable future, with biomass as an important raw material. Rogers' personal story is a good example of this.
Market research agency Buildsight has developed a monitor that measures the use of biobased products in the construction sector. The National Biobased Construction Monitor closely follows developments in residential construction, renovation projects and utility construction, and provides insight into the rise of sustainable materials. “Our field workers have an extensive list of products that can occur on a construction site,” explains…
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its annual Renewables 2024 report, which analyses the current and expected use of renewable energy sources through 2030. While renewable fuels are crucial for a sustainable future and the energy transition, their share is growing more slowly than desired. According to the report, renewable fuels will account for only 2030% of global…
On Tuesday 22 October, Avantium, a Dutch company in renewable and circular plastics, celebrated the official opening of its new factory in Delfzijl. This factory will produce a special bioplastic called PEF. The ceremony was officially performed by Her Majesty Queen Máxima. Avantium’s new factory is unique in the world because it is the first…
In collaboration with Staatsbosbeheer and Natuurmonumenten, startup FC-i is developing a groundbreaking biobased insulation material, based on fungi and natural waste flows. An article on Warmte365 explains how this innovative product makes the construction sector more sustainable. FC-i (First Circular Insulation) makes insulation boards from a mix of grass, reed and wood chips, bound by fungi (mycelium). The material offers a…
There are still many misconceptions about the use of biomass as a sustainable energy source. While biomass can play a crucial role in making our energy supply more sustainable, there is uncertainty about how it can be used efficiently and responsibly. According to the IEA Bioenergy Technology Collaboration Programme from 2023, it is possible to use biomass…
Biogenic CO2 will become increasingly important in the future as a replacement for fossil CO2 in the chemical and food industries, as a source of CO2 for Carbon Capture and Storage (for negative emissions) and as a renewable carbon source for carbon-based e-fuels or e-products. Purifying CO2-rich residual gas from biogas plants is a promising option to generate renewable CO2.
Dutch inland shipping can achieve a significant CO2 reduction in the short term by blending FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters), reports TNO. In order to further investigate the possibilities and possible risks of this biofuel, TNO is starting a one-year field test. The aim is to inform the sector objectively about the safe application…
The Demonstration Energy and Climate Innovation (DEI+) subsidy scheme is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. In this decade, Dutch companies have collectively invested around €1,76 billion in innovative projects that contribute to reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions, thanks to the DEI+ subsidy. A large proportion of the companies that used this scheme, around 60%, belong to the medium and large…
To stimulate the use of bio-based products, the Circular Biobased Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) has launched the Go for bio-based campaign. This campaign aims to increase awareness of bio-based products as sustainable, affordable and efficient alternatives to traditional fossil-based products. Many people are still not aware of…
At the end of September, the first large-scale commercial seaweed farm, located between offshore wind turbines, went into operation off the coast of the Netherlands. North Sea Farm 1 covers five hectares and aims to test and improve seaweed cultivation, as well as pioneer scientific research to explore the potential of seaweed farms in capturing and…
This day is to draw attention to a better world. This is a day to reflect on the importance of caring for our earth. Sustainability means that we must treat nature and the environment well, so that future generations can also enjoy it. Biomass are materials that come from plants or animals…
Recently, Minister Hermans (KGG) responded to questions from the PvdD that negative emissions 'form an important part of the policy mix to be climate neutral in 2050'. The principles of the 'Roadmap Carbon Removal' that is being developed for this purpose, will be presented in the Climate Plan on 24 October. It seems that this Cabinet is working on the advice of the Scientific Climate Council to implement an active policy for the removal of carbon dioxide.
For our campaign this time we spoke with Levien de Legé of Torwash BV, a company that focuses on innovative technologies for processing biomass and waste streams. Levien's drive and vision for a sustainable future are clearly felt in the conversation.
Two students from the Technical University of Munich have founded an innovative start-up that converts hop waste into sustainable building materials. The inspiration came in 2022, when they were having a beer in their dorm room discussing the use of banana fibers for building materials in Colombia. The students, Marlene Stechl and Thomas Rojas Sonderegger, thought about…
The European Commission has announced that the implementation of the EU’s new anti-deforestation law, the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), will be postponed by one year. On Wednesday 2 October, the Commission published additional guidance and a strengthened international cooperation framework to support stakeholders in their preparations for the regulation’s implementation. The EUDR, which…
Bioenergy plays a pivotal role in the Dutch energy system, accounting for half of all renewable energy generation and nearly 10% of the country's total energy supply. Among the various feedstocks used, sustainable wood pellets are a crucial component, with a significant portion sourced from the US Southeast. Looking ahead, it's clear that this figure…
The Austrian Biomass Association (Österreichischer Biomasse-Verband), supported by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management, has released a new report on the state of Austria's forests. The report, which takes an in-depth look at the impact of climate change on forest management, highlights the importance of bioenergy as a key component of the climate strategy. The study…
