Chemistry and Energy must work together more
(especially in the field of bio-based raw materials) There are a lot of conferences happening in the Netherlands these days. Open LinkedIn and you'll see one…
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Biomass between ambition and reality: an exciting election for the climate
The upcoming elections promise to be exciting, not only politically, but especially for climate policy in the Netherlands. Where the…
International cooperation gives bio-based raw materials a boost
In early September, the annual Clean Energy Ministerial and Mission Innovation was held in Busan[1] in South Korea,…
US Department of Agriculture sees near-term recovery in EU residential and industrial wood pellet demand
Every year, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service publishes Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) reports offering fact-based, data-rich updates on agricultural…
Circular economy ambitions are in danger of declining
And that's bad news for bio-based resources. Bio-based resources are an important part of the circular economy. The biological cycle is based...
Moving forward together in these turbulent times
As tensions rise globally and new priorities are set, the sustainability of our energy and material supply remains more…
Strong market, solid foundations and a platform that connects
This morning I was sitting with a cup of coffee in one hand and my phone in the other, writing an article…
Interpreting 'Value' in REDIII: Where BECCS Fits in the Biomass Cascade
As EU Member States press ahead with implementing the Renewable Energy Directive III (REDIII), they are required to apply the…
Towards a net zero and circular chemical industry – the pivotal role of biomethanol as a global sustainable commodity
The last year the European petrochemical industry has entered into a downward spiral with almost weekly announcements of closures of…
Biomass and imaging: time for nuance
Since the start of Biomassafeiten.nl in 2020, I have been involved with the platform, first in the development of the website,…
