The European Commission's Joint Research Centre has published a new Science for Policy brief with up-to-date figures on the European bioeconomy. The publication shows the extent of its economic significance and the sources of growth. In 2023, biomass production and processing sectors together generated €863 billion in added value. That is…
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.
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…
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…
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On Friday, April 9, a letter was sent to the Informateur and the Group Chairs of VVD, D66, CDA, CU, PvdA, GL and SP with the call to anchor a number of points regarding biomass in the Coalition Agreement. The letter was signed by a broad coalition that is working on sensible and high-quality application of bio-raw materials (biomass). Of…
Climate policy By 2030, CO2 emissions in Europe must be reduced by 55 percent, instead of the previously agreed 40 percent. The European Commission wants to show that the crisis does not stand in the way of climate ambitions.
Download the report 'A green criterion for economic stimulus measures' here
Download the policy study 'Availability and application options of sustainable biomass' here
Download the roadmap 'Biomass Cascading & Maximum reuse of carbon from biomass' here
Download the report 'White Paper Biomass 2018' here
Download the report 'Potential small-scale sustainable heating techniques for existing rental properties' here
Download the report here: 'From central heating boiler to sustainable heat'
Download the report here: 'Making the industry more sustainable – customization or ready-made?'
Download the final report here: 'Sustainability of heat supply'
Download the report 'National Energy Outlook 2016' here
Main points from four years of advice by the council for the living environment and infrastructure
Download the progress report 'Energy from renewable sources in the Netherlands 2013 – 2014' here
Strategic vision for the use of biomass towards 2030.
Download the report 'National Energy Outlook 2015' here
Download the report 'Method description NEV 2015: economic indicators energy supply' here
Download the report of the round table 'Sustainable energy and cultural landscape' here
Download the survey 'Motivations of SDE+ subsidy applicants' here
Download the report 'Market Penetration and Emissions from Biomass Combustion' here
Download the analysis 'Economic radar of the biobased economy in the Netherlands'
Download the report 'Quality assurance of woody biomass for energy applications' here
Download the report 'Bioenergy, better naturally? Sustainable use of green raw materials'
Download the study 'Heat from biomass'
Download the substantive final report on biomass action plan
