The International Bioenergy Guide 2025 showcases Dutch knowledge and supply chains for international partners. With profiles of dozens of companies and a focus on logistics via Rotterdam and Amsterdam, the publication highlights opportunities for collaboration and market access.
The guide was presented in Rotterdam at the end of October during a meeting of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl), the Bio Economy Platform, ChemistryNL, and the companies Torrgas and KARA. This provides a handy overview that diplomatic networks and entrepreneurs can use in discussions with international parties.
The English-language publication "Creating Value in the Biobased Economy" compiles over eighty company profiles, supplemented with explanations of supply chain structure, technology, and logistics. The approach is practical. Those looking for suppliers, expertise, or project partners will find a concise overview of Dutch players, from biofuels to storage and distribution via the ports of Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
The presentation in the port city is no coincidence. The region is a hub for biofuels and related industries. This aligns with the guide's portrayal of the Netherlands as a gateway where knowledge, infrastructure, and trade converge.
The guide was developed within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' International Clean Energy Partnership trade promotion program. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) compiled the publication in collaboration with the Platform Bio Economie and ChemistryNL. This collaboration makes it easier to consistently present the Dutch proposition during missions and at trade fairs.
Dissemination through diplomatic networks
Embassies, consulates general, and Netherlands Business Support Offices are incorporating the guide into their communications. The goal is to establish direct links between Dutch companies and international organizations seeking bioenergy solutions. Top sectors and industry organizations are also using the publication for international presentations.
The guide is structured for quick orientation. Market developments and supply chain issues are addressed first, followed by the profiles. This allows a foreign buyer or project developer to quickly see what expertise is available and where opportunities for collaboration lie. This makes the guide a useful starting point for discussions about investments and projects.
The publication aligns with the broader ICEP program, which helps entrepreneurs do business internationally in the sustainable energy sector through activities such as trade missions and market scans. For bioenergy, this means companies not only have a better profile but also access to guidance in markets where demand is growing and regulations are evolving.
For foreign parties, the guide offers a roadmap through a fragmented playing field. For Dutch companies, especially SMEs, it lowers the threshold for discussing concrete deliveries or pilot projects. Thanks to its connection to the diplomatic network, the publication can be quickly shared with the right stakeholders.
Want to know more or browse through it yourself?
The guide is too download via RVO. Those who would like to participate in international activities will find more information on the pages of ICEP.
