The Netherlands produced a record 132 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity in 2025. New figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) show that renewable sources now account for 49 percent of total electricity production. Biomass remains a stable factor in this, contributing to security of supply and grid balance.
During the DeCarbon Copenhagen 2026 conference, held from February 24th to 26th, the role of biomass in European industrial sustainability was analyzed. The experts present concluded that biogenic carbon is essential for sectors where few technological alternatives are available. The conference brought together representatives from the biomass trade, heavy industry, and digital…
While Ukraine's large-scale energy infrastructure faces persistent instability, the Dutch business community is working on practical, decentralized alternatives. By deploying Dutch biomass technology, towns and cities are becoming less dependent on the vulnerable central electricity grid. This approach, coordinated by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, serves…
The energy company EemsGas has been awarded a €30 million investment subsidy for the construction of a biomass gasification plant in the Eemsmond region. The total investment for the project amounts to approximately €100 million. The subsidy will be used to build a plant that produces green gas from B-grade wood (demolition wood). The project is a…
The realization of Europe's first specialized plant for sustainable aviation fuel has come a step closer. Construction of the DSL-01 facility in Farmsum, near Delfzijl, can finally begin now that an agreement has been reached between fuel producer SkyNRG and environmental organization Mobilization for the Environment (MOB). Additional agreements on environmental standards have resulted in a long-term...
The European Commission states in a new report that industrial capacity for advanced biofuels must increase by a factor of 30 by 2030 to meet climate goals. The publication emphasizes that the current focus on refinery capacity alone is insufficient; the entire economic chain surrounding the collection of bio-based feedstocks must be revised. Scaling up is essential for…
In a recently published report, IEA Bioenergy concludes that the integration of biomass and hydrogen plays a crucial role in achieving climate goals. The analysis, titled "Biomass and Hydrogen: Allies for Net Zero," argues that these two energy carriers should not be viewed as competitors, but as complementary technologies that enhance the efficiency of renewable energy.
The rules for supplying fuel to the Dutch transport sector have changed significantly. Effective January 1, 2026, the previous annual obligation has been replaced by the new "Fuel Transition Obligation." This is more than just a name change: for suppliers, it means a stricter focus on actual CO2 reduction and an extension of the rules to inland and maritime shipping. Companies…
The hunger for computing power for AI and cloud services is putting enormous pressure on the energy grid. While governments struggle to integrate new data centers, a recent study in the journal Energies points a new way: by combining biomass, residual heat, and nature-inclusive design, the data center can transform from an "energy guzzler" into a useful neighbor. Data centers are the…
The Dutch government and Royal Cosun have signed a binding agreement on making various production sites more sustainable. The government is allocating up to €73 million to support the transition from natural gas to electricity and the production of certified green gas. The agreement is intended to accelerate the reduction of CO2 emissions in the food chain.
The Federal Network Agency announced the results of the tenders on December 3, with the closing date set for October 1. The biomass tender was significantly oversubscribed. 807 bids were received for 813 megawatts of capacity, totaling 940 megawatts. 692 awards were made, of which 33 were for new installations with 63 megawatts and 659 for existing ones with 752 megawatts.
The International Bioenergy Guide 2025 showcases Dutch knowledge and supply chains for international partners. Featuring 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), and…
In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a new study shows that fruit waste can be turned into usable cooking fuel. Briquettes made from avocado pits and banana peels, supplemented with bagasse from the sugar industry, perform remarkably well in lab tests. They ignite easily, provide stable heat, and produce little smoke. This suggests opportunities for urban kitchens if the transition to production is feasible…
The share of renewable energy in Dutch final energy consumption rose to 20,18 percent in 2024. This represents 361 terajoules of gross final consumption from renewable sources. In 2023, this was 313 terajoules, representing 17,59 percent. The figures for 2024 are provisional. Previous CBS publications mentioned 19,8 percent for 2024 and…
The new House of Representatives is, at least on paper, ready to move forward with the energy transition. Analysis by the Dutch Sustainable Energy Association (NVDE) shows that at least two-thirds of the newly elected members want to maintain existing climate and energy goals. A significant portion even wants to go further and…
(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 lineup after another. Because I'm in that bubble, meetings about energy and chemistry dominate my timeline. I attend some of them, like this week's annual Energy Day of the online magazine Energeia.
Bioenergy Europe has launched an overview page with facts and supporting sources. The page compiles figures, context, and background on topics such as forest management, heating with pellets, and carbon removal with BECCS. It's a useful starting point for anyone looking for quick insight into discussions about availability, price, and climate impact. Forests are under pressure due to climate change. The organization…
The call to halt nature loss is growing. Companies and policymakers want to know the impact of their choices on species and ecosystems. Life cycle assessment, known for its climate footprints, is now also promoting biodiversity. A new report from IEA Bioenergy Task 45 describes how this can be achieved and where the biggest obstacles lie. LCA is adding biodiversity. LCA is standardized...
Fortress Island Pampus has released a short film that shows in ten minutes how the island generates its own energy. The production was created by Strawberry Fields on behalf of GasTerra and is available online. The core is self-energy, living off what's available, with sun, wind, biomass, and hydrogen used in conjunction...
The European Commission published a review article with five key points on the role of biogas in the energy mix. The article aims to dispel misconceptions and demonstrates how biogas and biomethane can contribute to energy security and climate goals. According to the Commission, in 2023, biogas replaced six percent of natural gas consumption in the EU, representing approximately sixteen million...
On October 6, 2025, the Yale School of the Environment published an analysis that puts hydrogen from biomass back on the map. The core is simple: biohydrogen can reduce emissions in industry and transport more quickly in the years before electrolysis is fully scaled up. This makes the route relevant as an accelerator, in addition to…
The State, the province of North Holland, Tata Steel Nederland, and Tata Steel Limited have signed a joint declaration of intent for the transition in IJmuiden. The document is an interim step towards a binding, customized agreement and sets targets for emissions, health, and finances. According to the documents, the total investment is between four and six and…
Fluxys Belgium presented its half-year results on September 24, which show that the system operator is increasingly positioning itself as a crucial hub for the transition to renewable energy and materials in Northwest Europe. Besides the growth in gas transport and the development of hydrogen and CO2 infrastructure, the rapid developments in biomethane and BioLNG are particularly noteworthy, which…
Biomass will remain the most important source of renewable energy in the Netherlands in 2024. According to the long-term statistics published by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) on September 8, biomass accounts for 34 percent of total renewable energy consumption. This is higher than wind and solar energy separately. These are preliminary figures included in the annual report Renewable...
Scientists have made a remarkable discovery in the genetics of the poplar tree. These findings, resulting from research conducted by the University of Missouri in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Georgia, could fundamentally change the way we use biomass for fuels and sustainable materials. The study, published in the prestigious…
The sustainability of Dutch industry is a process of trial and error. One moment, projects are booming, the next, billions in subsidies remain unused. This pattern is evident in the latest figures for the Sustainable Energy Production and Climate Transition Incentive Scheme, or SDE++ for short. A significant portion of the budget, earmarked for…
Biogas does more than just generate electricity and gas. A new report from IEA Bioenergy Task 37 shows that anaerobic digestion simultaneously contributes to climate change, nutrient cycling, clean water, and economic resilience. IEA Bioenergy identifies 53 sustainability impacts. The authors map fifty-three impacts. They organize them along five perspectives that together…
In an interview with ICIS, three experts from the Danish gas and electricity grid operator Energinet confirmed that the country has been completely reliant on biomethane for several days this summer and last. These are demonstrable peaks, not a full year, but a system that can now do this. The combination of production, grid connections, and demand appears...
North Brabant topped the list of biogas consumption regions in 2023. The province used 1,8 petajoules, accounting for approximately 22 percent of the Dutch total. Nationally, approximately 2023 petajoules of biogas were used for energy purposes in 8,3. These figures are provisional and come from the most recent regional publication from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The map follows…
ReFuels has acquired Bio Energie Holwerd. The acquisition aligns with its strategy of integrating production, certification, and supply into a single supply chain. The acquisition is being handled through Renewable Transport Fuel Services, a subsidiary of CNG Fuels in which ReFuels holds a 2014% stake. The Holwerd site has been operating since XNUMX. The plant produces thirteen…
And that's bad news for bioresources. Bioresources are a key component of the circular economy. The biological cycle is based on the principle that organic materials are reabsorbed into nature after use, so they can once again find their way as raw materials into building materials, plastics, fuel, and countless other products. It's no coincidence that...
The green gas market is under pressure. Rising demand and lagging production are creating opportunities for new suppliers. This presents opportunities for livestock farmers. Manure digestion, long considered a technical afterthought, is suddenly becoming a serious option. According to DLV Advies, the time is ripe to enter. Green gas producers currently receive between…
Construction began in June on a facility on the waterfront near Värtan in Stockholm that will remove 800.000 tons of biogenic CO₂ from the atmosphere annually. This makes the Swedish capital the first city in the world to permanently capture and store biogenic carbon on a large scale. The facility is being built at the biomass plant of…
In 2024, the use of renewable energy in the Dutch transport sector increased significantly. The latest report from the Emissions Authority shows that companies collectively supplied 107 million gigajoules of sustainable energy, representing a CO₂ reduction of 4,5 megatons. That's almost XNUMX percent more than the previous year. Nevertheless, the total increase remained slightly…
A study from the University of Zagreb was recently published in the scientific journal Drvna Industrija, in which researchers investigated new methods for making wood pellets suitable as a coal substitute. The reason is clear: many power plants and industrial facilities still use coal, while climate goals demand rapid alternatives. Conventional wood pellets can help, but…
Biogas and biomethane are playing an increasingly important role in making the energy system more sustainable. They are extracted from organic waste and used as a renewable energy source. Methane, the main component, has a high energy content and can be efficiently converted into heat or electricity. At the same time, it requires careful handling, because if it is accidentally released, it has a…
The energy transition isn't just about technology or policy, but also about making choices that will endure if the future turns out differently than expected. Researchers from ETH Zurich and RWTH Aachen, among others, recently published a study that maps out exactly this. How do you use biomass in a way that not only...
Entrepreneurs who invest in sustainable energy will also have the opportunity to apply for a subsidy in 2026 via the SDE++ scheme. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) has announced that the round will be reopened, with a budget of approximately eight billion euros. The goal remains the same: reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the energy transition…
The Bundesnetzagentur, Germany's Federal Grid Operator, has awarded 187,3 MW of capacity to biomass plants in the latest tender round. A total of 244 projects were awarded a subsidy spot. With this, Germany is once again showing how seriously it is working on renewable energy from biomass. The allocation is done via the EEG, the German legislative framework for renewable energy. Within this system, annual allocations are made to…
The Biogas Systems in Industry report by IEA Bioenergy Task 37 discusses how biogas can play a role in making industrial chains more sustainable. The research shows that fermentation of organic waste streams not only provides a renewable energy source, but also reduces dependence on fossil fuels. Especially sectors with a lot of organic waste, such as…
The Netherlands is getting closer to its climate goals. In 2024, almost one fifth of all energy used came from renewable sources. This is thanks to strong growth in offshore wind energy and a doubling of the use of biodiesel in road transport. New figures from the Central Bureau for the…
With the growth of solar and wind, the need for flexibility in the energy system is also growing. Bioenergy proves to be surprisingly versatile in that role, but is still far from being used everywhere. What is possible and what is needed to achieve this? Solar and wind provide clean energy, but not always when we need it.…
Danish energy company GreenGo Energy has announced a fundamental change of course in the so-called Megaton concept. Where the original plan was aimed at the production of e-methanol via Power to X technologies based on renewable electricity and large-scale hydrogen production, the focus is now on biomethanol. This alternative can be realized faster and cheaper. The…
Efforts to decarbonise the European steel sector have taken a major step forward with the development of biocoal from biowaste. This emerging solution directly aligns with the ambitions of the EU Green Deal and the circular economy. New technologies and initiatives in Belgium and Finland, among others, show that this sustainable fuel…
On Saturday 20 September, the Dutch energy transition will once again open its doors. During the fifth edition of the Open Energy Day, citizens throughout the country will have the opportunity to view sustainable energy projects up close. From wind farms and solar fields to geothermal installations and bioenergy plants: visitors can experience for themselves how the energy future of the Netherlands is being built. With more…
The European energy transition will become significantly more difficult and expensive if biomass is not given a full role. This is evident from a recent study by Chalmers University of Technology, published on 22 April 2025. Researchers show that excluding biomass from the energy mix could lead to an annual cost increase of 169 billion euros. The consequences are…
While the majority of the world’s population is deeply concerned about climate change, many remain silent. Why? Because they think they are the only ones. This is according to a large-scale, global study by Oxford University and the United Nations, published in The Guardian. The study – the largest ever of its kind – surveyed more than…
Burning biomass for energy – it is the classic ‘low-value’ application. Anyone who is somewhat familiar with the world of bio-resources knows the mantra: use biomass as high-value as possible, for example as a raw material for chemicals, materials or biobased products. Energy production is considered a closing item; an inefficient way to utilise a versatile, often difficult to obtain raw material.…
The sustainability of the shipping sector is slowly gaining momentum. Although the maritime sector accounts for around three percent of global CO₂ emissions, the transition to sustainable fuels is lagging far behind other sectors. However, there are opportunities, especially in the use of biofuels. A new report from IEA Bioenergy shows that these fuels…
A look at new research examining biohubs – and why they’re essential for a sustainable future. The energy transition is driving the need for sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. Biomass plays an important role in this, but to efficiently collect, process and distribute these resources, a smart logistics approach is needed.…
New scientific research shows how plant residues can contribute to sustainable energy and raw materials On April 3, 2025, a groundbreaking study on agricultural waste, conducted by researchers Mihai Brebu, Daniela Ioniță, and Elena Stoleru, was published in the scientific journal Scientific Reports. The article, titled “Thermal behavior and conversion of agriculture biomass residues by torrefaction and…
In a world increasingly dependent on renewable energy sources, biomass gasification offers a promising route to climate-positive hydrogen production. IEA Bioenergy Task 33 recently published a comprehensive report examining the opportunities and challenges of this technology. Hydrogen from biomass: a promising innovation Hydrogen is often seen as a…
Bioenergy can play a key role in the transition to sustainable energy, especially if it is deployed flexibly. But how do different countries view this? IEA Bioenergy asked its own experts. The energy transition requires an energy system that moves with the supply of sun and wind. Because these sources are not always available…
Today, March 24, 2025, we are commemorating a special moment in the Dutch energy transition: Green Energy Day. This day marks the moment when all sustainable energy produced in the Netherlands that year is 'used up' if we were to use it consecutively. This year we have moved forward no less than 16 days compared to…
Reudink, the organic animal feed producer and part of ForFarmers, is taking an important step towards sustainability by switching to biogas from local dairy farmers in Laren and Lochem. This transition is intended to make the production location in Lochem CO₂ neutral by 2026. The company reports this in a message on its website. Although Reudink already…
In 2024, a milestone was reached in the Netherlands: for the first time, half of total electricity production came from renewable sources such as solar, wind and biomass. According to recent figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), electricity production from renewable sources increased by 10 percent to 61 billion kWh, while production from…
Europe is taking an ambitious step towards a sustainable future with the introduction of the Clean Industrial Deal, the successor to the Green Deal. This initiative supports countries and companies in their transition to sustainability, while strengthening economic resilience and competitiveness vis-à-vis major powers such as the United States and China. With this deal,…
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) has announced that the opening of the Sustainable Energy Production and Climate Transition (SDE++) subsidy for 2025 has been postponed by one month. Entrepreneurs can submit their applications from 7 October to 6 November 2025. This postponement offers additional time to prepare high-quality applications. In order to…
French company Haffner Energy has opened a new production site in Marolles, where hydrogen is made from biomass. This means that no fossil fuels or large amounts of electricity are needed to produce hydrogen. Instead, the plant uses agricultural waste streams and other plant materials to produce hydrogen gas and biochar.…
A recent report from IEA Bioenergy Task 39 highlights the crucial role of advanced biofuels in reducing CO₂ emissions from the transport sector. The report, entitled “Monitoring the deployment of advanced biofuel demonstration facilities”, provides a comprehensive overview of the development and deployment of advanced biofuel facilities worldwide. Key findings: The report also highlights the…
The Dutch economy is 18,5 percent sustainable. This is evident from the sixth edition of the New Economy Index (NEx), an annual study by MVO Nederland. Although the index has increased by 1,0 percentage point compared to 2024, the increase has leveled off over the past six years. According to Ankie van Wersch, director-manager of MVO Nederland,…
We hear and read daily that the Cabinet is not always on the same page. It is becoming increasingly clear that this division also hinders policy choices. Stimulation of green gas, produced from biogenic residual flows, is one of the first dossiers to fail as a result. Blending obligation For years, work has been done on a legally required percentage in…
Bioenergy Europe releases 2024 Landscape Report Bioenergy Europe has released its 2024 Landscape Report, a comprehensive analysis of the role of bioenergy in Europe’s transition to a net-zero economy by 2050. The report provides key insights for policymakers and market players, highlighting the contributions of bioenergy to decarbonisation, energy independence and economic competitiveness. “The 2024 Landscape Report…
In 2024, for the first time, more than half of all electricity generated in the Netherlands came from renewable sources such as wind, sun and biomass. Despite this milestone, a significant portion of green energy was lost due to a lack of storage and network capacity. According to annual figures from Energieopwek.nl, 54% of the electricity in the Netherlands was…
In this first full week of the new year, I would like to wish everyone all the best for 2025! I hope you had a nice, warm holiday season, ended 2024 in a beautiful way, and started this new year full of fresh energy.
Good news for homeowners and companies who want to make their homes or buildings more sustainable: as of today, subsidies can once again be applied for via the Investment Subsidy for Sustainable Energy and Energy Conservation (ISDE). With an increased budget of 600 million euros, an increase of 40 million euros compared to last year, the scheme has been further expanded and made more accessible.…
A broad coalition of more than 70 companies, industry associations, networks and NGOs has jointly called for creating market demand for clean industrial products in a letter to European Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra. This call is essential to secure the future of European industry and to promote sustainable growth. Without immediate action, investments in…
The recent re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has caused a lot of controversy, especially in the areas of climate policy and renewable energy. Trump is known for his pro-fossil fuel industry and his skeptical attitude towards climate change. This attitude could have far-reaching consequences, not only for the domestic policy of…
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…
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…
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…
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.
In the first half of 2024, electricity production from renewable sources such as solar, wind and biomass will have increased to 32,3 billion kWh, equivalent to 53 percent of total electricity production in the Netherlands. This marks an important milestone, as renewable energy accounts for more than half of the electricity supply for the first time, according to figures from…
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the biobased industry in Europe to lose 89 billion euros in turnover in recent years. This is shown in the published report 'European Bioeconomy in Figures 2008-2021'. The report also reveals that the total turnover of the European bioeconomy fell by more than one trillion euros, clearly showing an impact of…
The Netherlands is increasingly taking steps in the use of renewable energy sources, such as wind turbines, solar panels, geothermal heat, heat pumps and biomass. But how does the generation of sustainable energy actually work? On the Open Energy Day, which takes place on 21 September, you will have the opportunity to discover this for yourself! Various locations and projects will open their doors throughout the Netherlands…
Yesterday, on Budget Day, the new government program was presented, and I cannot help but be enthusiastic about the direction that has been chosen. The cabinet shows that they are serious about the energy transition and the green growth that goes with it. For me, as director of the Platform Bio-Economy, this is a confirmation that we…
Friday 13 September is Positive Thinking Day – an ideal opportunity to focus on positive change for climate and sustainability. Bio-based resources offer us a promising path towards a more sustainable future. On Positive Thinking Day, let’s reflect on the opportunities that bio-based resources offer and commit to seizing these opportunities.
The Netherlands is taking major steps towards a more sustainable energy system by aiming to produce no less than 2030 billion cubic metres of green gas by 2. An important contribution to this ambition comes from animal manure, which can be converted into sustainable gas through fermentation. In the coming years, an increase in permit applications for mono-manure digesters on farms…
Starting this month, the West Brabant region will have a new facility aimed at accelerating innovations in the materials and energy transition. MNEXT, a collaborative initiative of Avans University of Applied Sciences and HZ University of Applied Sciences, in collaboration with vocational training institute Curio, will open a brand new research lab on the Steenakker industrial estate in Breda. The festive opening will take place…
Her Majesty Queen Máxima will open the 'FirstBio11Shipping' installation at waste processor Attero in Wilp on Wednesday afternoon, 2 September. This installation converts biogas, derived from the fermentation of vegetable, fruit and garden waste (gft), into liquid biogas, also known as bio-LNG. This sustainable alternative to conventional fuels is intended for use in the maritime transport sector and heavy…
In 2025, the Drenthe company Stercore expects to have its new installation in Emmen ready, with which 350.000 tons of solid manure can be processed annually into biogas, liquid CO2 and biobased carbon, a fertilizer substitute and soil improver. This is reported by the agricultural site Nieuwe Oogst. However, the road to the construction of the installation was not without obstacles.…
The use of fossil fuels in greenhouse horticulture will continue to decrease until the sector is ultimately fossil-free. But greenhouses still need to be heated. This means that growers must use energy-saving measures and alternative fuels. The Greenhouse Horticulture Business Unit of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has developed the Greenhouse…
In an important step to make its data freely accessible, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has upgraded the Countries and Regions section of its website. This innovation includes a comprehensive collection of statistics and information at global, regional and national levels. The updated country pages are the latest example of how the IEA is meeting recent mandates…
This year the Open Energy Day is being organized for the fourth time. On September 21, 2024, interested parties can visit various sustainable energy projects throughout the Netherlands. Visitors have the unique opportunity to take a look at wind turbines, solar parks, heating installations, high-voltage stations and other sustainable energy projects. More than sixty locations are expected to open their doors for…
On July 10, the Scientific Climate Council (WKR) published its advice 'Clearing the air?'. The core of the report is that the Netherlands and Europe should not only focus on CO₂ reduction, but also on carbon removal. Biogenic CO₂ is mentioned as one of the techniques to achieve this. Deputy WKR director Heleen de Coninck said about it on BNN VARA: "That can be done, for example, by using biomass, and the CO₂ emissions from that consumption are then captured and stored deep underground". Several media picked up that message. On EénVandaag, viewers were explained how storage of short-cycle biogenic CO₂ contributes to combating climate change. With pictures!
On June 20, Bioenergy Europe released its Statistical Report on Pellets and its Policy Letter. The report analyzes the development of the global pellet market over the past year, with an in-depth look at the European market. “While we have made significant progress, the growth of our industry is hampered by continued dependence on the EU…
In energy systems with an increasing share of variable energy sources such as solar and wind energy, bioenergy plays an increasingly important role, especially in regions where alternative renewable energy sources are difficult or expensive to supply. Climate-efficient and cost-effective flexibility of bioenergy is crucial. This flexibility not only plays a role in the supply of electricity, but also…
Are you involved in innovation or research in the field of biorefinery, bioenergy, biofuels or bioraw materials for the chemical industry? Would you like to gain insight into developments in India and expand your network with Indian experts? Then the innovation mission 'Biorefinery, bioenergy, biochemistry' to India, organized by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), is something for…
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…
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 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…
The European Commission has approved a €900 million French plan to support companies investing in the use of biomass and renewable hydrogen in energy and fuel production, to promote the transition to a net-zero economy in line with the Green Deal Industrial Plan. The scheme was approved in…
The tax on natural gas is going up. The outgoing government is imposing a heavy energy tax on large-scale consumers in particular. In the Spring Memorandum, an increase of 22,4 percent was announced for the third, fourth and fifth brackets. An additional increase of 2030 percent will follow in 2,7. These are measures that should encourage major consumers to look for sustainable alternatives to natural gas. Hydrogen, for example, for which a separate reduced rate applies.
On April 12, the Council of the European Union revised the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). accepted. This new version of the legislation will promote renovation and encourage the replacement of old, inefficient fossil fuel boilers with on-site renewable energy sources, including biomass. Bioenergy Europe considers the new EPBD as…
How many demands do you want to make on the lifeboat when the ship starts to sink? The recent political debate about bioenergy with CO2 storage (BECCS) reminded me of this cartoon. The Party for the Animals proposed banning sustainable biomass + CO2 storage for electricity production. Fortunately, the House of Representatives decided not to get rid of any tools...
The 2023 annual report provides a good picture of all activities and developments that the Green Gas Platform was involved with last year. Both in general terms and per expert group. It was an eventful year with a number of striking topics: a calculation error in the SDE++ subsidy for the category of small-scale mono-manure fermentation, uncertainty about...
The volume of green gas produced in 2023 is 280.200.000 m³. This is equivalent to 0,28 BCM and means a growth of 22% compared to 2022. The Dutch grid operators have announced this. The growth is partly due to several new green gas feeders that have entered the Dutch market. The Green Gas Platform…
18 European organizations have issued a call to action urging the European Commission and Member States to prioritize the decarbonization of heating and cooling in the upcoming legislative mandate. “To achieve the 2040 target, we must stimulate renewable energy sources and defossilize our energy system. The EU…
In the heart of Seville, where spring infuses the streets with an intoxicating scent of orange blossom, a remarkable journey from sour fruits to clean energy begins. With almost 50.000 orange trees adorning the city, it seems like Seville is wrapped in a cloak of citrus, but behind this beautiful facade lies a challenge for…
