This year, entrepreneurs can again apply for the Stimulation of Sustainable Energy Production and Climate Transition (SDE++) subsidy. In the 2024 application round, €11,5 billion is available for energy generation and CO2 reduction by companies. That is €3,5 billion more than last year. There are also some techniques to do this. Projects with solar panels and wind turbines on…
In a joint effort to promote sustainability and reduce the impact on the environment, five leading housing associations in West Brabant – Thuisvester, Alwel, Laurentius, Woonkwartier and Stadlander – took an important step on February 20. They have signed a commitment statement to use bio-based insulation materials more often in new construction and renovation projects. This initiative…
Energy is everywhere. Under your feet, deep in the ground, for example. But also in manure, straw, wood waste and mown roadside grass. Platform This is how energy works in the Netherlands launched an Information Card on Bioenergy this week. The map has been created in such a way that the reader quickly gains insight into the most important characteristics and advantages and disadvantages of bioenergy. Bioenergy…
On March 8 this year, we will have used up all the renewable energy that the Netherlands produces by 2024. This day, known as Green Energy Day, symbolizes the moment when we have exhausted our supply of renewable energy for the year, if we were to rely on it current consumption level. The Dutch Sustainable Energy Association (NVDE) has…
Coffee Based and Sodexo announced the launch of the Cafea Cup on February 15, a circular innovation in the world of reusable cups. Made with silver membranes that are released when roasting coffee beans and made entirely from plant-based materials, that makes this cup unique. The Cafea Cup is the latest product from Coffee Based,…
More and more farms are generating electricity with their own wind turbine. Not the large gray aluminum colossi, but a small variant that looks a lot friendlier with its green mast and wooden blades. And the larch wood from which they are made comes from Staatsbosbeheer. “A good use of our wood,” says Kasper Broek, wood product specialist at…
The new Master's program in Materials & Energy Transition (MET) from Avans University of Applied Sciences seems likely to start in September 2024. The Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organization has taken a positive decision. This means that students can officially register via Studielink in mid-April. Teacher-researchers Ad Breukel, Michiel Michels and Mertijn Weeda are in the team…
On Friday, February 16, deputy Gert Harm ten Bolscher of the province of Overijssel awarded the first subsidy for the cultivation of new crops to Gerard Stroek in Heeten. He is one of the entrepreneurs who uses the hectare payment to create new revenue models in agriculture. Entrepreneurs involved in…
At a time when sustainability and environmental awareness are becoming increasingly important, the municipality of Bergen op Zoom took a special initiative in 2017: the establishment of the BioBest Trophy. This prize was awarded to the most sustainable and environmentally friendly car that took part in the big parade in the 'Krabbegat'. Over the years, the…
New article published in the Journal of Cleaner Production, based on a study conducted in the context of IEA Bioenergy Task 43 (Biomass Supply). The sustainability of biomass supply chains is a controversial topic, especially given their important role in the growing bioeconomy. The use of biomass, in its various forms, has consequences for…
Following Henk Wanningen's recent blog post on www.biomassafeiten.nl, in which he discusses the subject of forest management and woody biomass in detail, the podcast of Studio Energie by Remco de Boer was created. Henk gives a clear and informative explanation, and it is definitely worth listening to. We see that the Biomass Facts campaign…
Bioenergy Europe warmly welcomes the European Commission's communication on the 2040 climate targets. A 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is the right response to the ever-increasing threat of climate change and the bioenergy sector is ready to take a to go one step further and contribute to the realization...
The European Commission is mapping out the route to achieve the goal of making the European Union climate neutral by 2050. It recommends a net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, which is in line with recent scientific advice and the EU's obligations under the Agreement…
The CDR sector is calling for the Green Claims Directive to recognize the role of climate claims in driving investment in permanent and high-integrity carbon removal, as long as this does not hinder or reduce a company's absolute emissions reduction target. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions remains the most direct and effective way to slow climate change and...
Renewables 2023 is the IEA's main analysis on the sector, based on current policy and market developments. It forecasts the deployment of renewable energy technologies in electricity, transport and heat until 2028, while also examining key challenges facing the industry and identifying barriers to faster growth. At the COP28 conference…
On January 18, Bioenergy Europe organized an event at the Press Club in Brussels to delve deeper into Europe's energy landscape and the role of bioenergy in the EU's energy transition. During the event, Jérémie Geelen, the Market Intelligence Director of Bioenergy Europe, presented a statistical report, 'Bioenergy Landscape', which…
Not every politician embraces the bioenergy phenomenon. He or she avoids the subject or is outright against it. Some people fear a manure lock-in due to the fermentation of cow manure, others fear the disappearance of forests due to the gasification of wood chips. There are concerns about food displacement and the consumption of high-quality bio-raw materials, here and elsewhere in the world. How sustainable can bioenergy be?
Fishing nets lost at sea are a major source of plastic pollution in the ocean. These so-called 'ghost nets' drift around the world, ensnaring and killing fish, dolphins, seals, birds and sea turtles. Now a South African/Swedish joint venture wants to put an end to the problem with compostable fishing nets. Fishing nets lost at sea are a…
Enlargement of a biochar particle that has preserved the pore structure of the wood. Photo: TNO TNO has recently developed an innovative method called “EnerChar” to produce clean carbon on a large scale. This method makes it possible to produce biocarbon with various properties, while simultaneously generating heat and capturing CO2. The…
In the ongoing fight against climate change, the European Union recently introduced the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which will come into effect on December 30, 2024, which aims to limit deforestation in the production of bio-commodities. Although this is a crucial step, the implementation of these regulations poses sufficient challenges.
The global market for the generation of electricity from solid biomass continues to grow. Japan is developing into the strongest market in Asia. In Europe, growth is driven by the demand for heating. By 2032, ecoprog expects to commission more than 1.200 installations worldwide with a total capacity of more than 19,1 GWel. ecoprog…
More than 1.000 visitors attended the second Circular Valley Forum in the Historical Stadthalle of Wuppertal (Germany) in November last year. The high-level event for the circular economy, organized by Circular Valley, Tech Tour and the Bio-Based Industries Consortium (BIC), brought together industry, policymakers, entrepreneurs, scientists and civil society organizations. The first day of…
Staatsbosbeheer and Heijmans are joining forces to process OSB sheet material made from wood from Dutch forests in Dutch timber-frame homes. Staatsbosbeheer annually supplies logs to the West Fraser factory in Genk (Belgium), with which West Fraser produces 40.000 m3 of OSB sheet material under the Dutch wood label. The raw material comes from the forests…
The Dutch armed forces are world leaders in the use of biofuels, replacing the fossil equivalent. And the aim is to go one step further this new year. More diesel and kerosene will be mixed in aircraft, shipping and vehicles, with organic variants made from used frying fat. Every year, Defense consumes many dozens...
With the start of 2024, new opportunities will arise in the field of bio-based building materials, including wood, flax and hemp fiber. In an effort to promote sustainability, the Dutch government has significantly increased the subsidy amounts for insulation measures with biobased materials for both home owners and business parties. Home owners who decide to clean their roof, floor or…
The report conducts research into the biobased economy. It focuses on the use and application of bio raw materials per economic sector. The important basis of the Sustainability Framework is the SER report 'Biomass in Balance: A sustainability framework for high-quality use of bio raw materials. The SER report sets out the principles for the responsible use of bio-based raw materials with...
The province of North Brabant will release €1,53 million in the coming years to boost the biobased (agricultural) construction economy in the region. This is done in collaboration with Building Balance. Building Balance is a national transition program with the aim of accelerating the use of bio-based raw materials in construction. The provincial contribution has been approved by GS…
From February 15, 2024, entrepreneurs can apply for a DEI+ subsidy for a demonstration project for the gasification of residual flows, such as organic waste. A production installation then converts the organic material into gas. This innovative process ensures sustainable production of energy carriers and raw materials and is an alternative to fossil raw materials. Reusing waste The subsidy is for…
€35 million plant in Ghent, Belgium, the first of its kind in the European steel industry ArcelorMittal Belgium has commissioned its Torero plant, which converts waste wood into biocoal for use in the blast furnace at its steel mill in Ghent. The first biocoal produced at the Torero plant, through a process known as torrefaction,…
Air Burners, a global manufacturer of air curtain burners, has collaborated with Rolls-Royce and Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) to develop and test the BioCharger, an innovative, portable machine that converts biomass waste into energy. The BioCharger is the first machine of its kind and combines three innovative steps to deliver off-grid power from vegetative waste management.…
Wageningen researchers convert useless grass from roadsides and nature reserves into raw material for paper and cardboard. That could mean a boost for the local economy. 'We save trees in Scandinavia and the transport of paper to the Netherlands becomes unnecessary.' In a test room of ACCRES in Lelystad, the test and development location for sustainable energy and green…
The new House of Representatives was installed at the beginning of December, which means that the factions were allowed to divide the portfolios among their MPs. On this page you can see who will be speaking in the coming years on the themes of Climate and Energy, Industry, Mobility, Housing and Spatial Planning and Environmental Act. Climate and energy Industry Mobility…
Relement, Worlée Chemie and Baril Coatings have jointly developed a bio-based coating. The bio-raw material replaces phthalic anhydride, which is produced from fossil raw materials. The three parties worked on this development for three years. A successful demonstration proved that industrial performance coatings can be durable. It contains the highest percentage of biobased content ever achieved. For years, the…
Nouryon has announced that it is now certified to the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) standard for the production of green monochloroacetic acid (MCA) at its site in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. The company is a leading global supplier of MCA and the first and only producer of green MCA sourced from sustainably sourced…
As the holidays approach and the year almost comes to an end, we would like to look back with you on a year full of great news and initiatives in the field of bio-raw materials. It is good to see that we have also grown and as a campaign have been able to contribute to the spread of knowledge about sustainable...
At the beginning of December I had the opportunity to spend two days at the European Biocarbon Summit in Amsterdam with the theme “Helping heavy industry and aviation to decarbonise with biomass”. An event where the entire chain finally came together, from biomass suppliers and technology companies to end users.
Heijmans will start a trial in Friesland in 2024 with the cultivation and application of biobased building materials made from fiber hemp. In this way, the construction company not only wants to make its housing concepts more sustainable, but also examine whether the cultivation of these raw materials can serve as a business model in the agricultural sector. Heijmans is starting a collaboration with a…
In the Netherlands, many people work passionately with biomass as a raw material. They work on innovations, improve (production) processes or create policy for a fossil-free future. We have had a series of conversations with people who work at companies where bio raw materials are central. In this mini-series we highlight what drives them to work on the transition...
The Dutch government must set up a venture fund of € 1 billion to support promising companies ('game changers') in green chemistry. Arnold Stokking, leader of the Green Chemistry, New Economy (GCNE) platform, made this call last week during the Financing the Transition event at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen. On the initiative of…
Europe, with the Netherlands as an example, has been a leader for 50 years when it comes to giving raw materials a new or better application.
Bioenergy Europe's Landscape Statistical Report 2023 highlights the crucial role of bioenergy in the EU's renewable landscape. While renewable energy shows resilience, imported fossil fuels remain a concern, posing risks to energy security. Biomass leads as a sustainable alternative, with 10,2% of the EU's energy consumption. The report advocates bioenergy to…
The percentage of renewable energy in the Netherlands increased from 9 in 2019 to 15 in 2022. The Netherlands' target is for 27 percent of energy consumption in 2030 to come from renewable sources, such as biomass, sun and wind. The objective is related to the European Green Deal, which was adopted by the European Commission exactly four years ago...
The 2nd period of the subsidy, in which the province of North Brabant encourages and facilitates companies to work towards a sustainable, innovative and circular industry, is open. It is possible to apply for a subsidy until April 10, 2024. Download the infographic in original format The subsidy can be applied for for a breakthrough project with a…
ChemistryNL provides financial support to 11 new research projects at the intersection of biobased and chemistry. A total of one million euros will be allocated for these projects, which will be carried out by consortia of knowledge institutions and companies. Since the merger with TKI BBE, ChemistryNL has been working on the integration of the biobased economy field in various ways. The support…
Download the full report. It is expected that two of the most important features for bioenergy systems of the future are the ability to capture and store (or use) biogenic CO2 (BECCUS), in terms of inputs, shifting between different and varying outputs over time and place. It is important to see how these…
There are major challenges to achieving a climate-neutral society by 2050, as expressed in the IEA's Net Zero by 2050 roadmap. Among the different sectors, the transportation sector is proving to be a very difficult sector to decarbonize. It means moving away from established fossil fuels through electrification and…
In the Netherlands, many people work passionately with biomass as a raw material. They work on innovations, improve (production) processes or create policy for a fossil-free future. We have had a series of conversations with people who work at companies where bio raw materials are central. In this mini-series we highlight what drives them to work on the transition...
Last week, ministers from the 27 EU member states approved the updated Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII). Four weeks before, the European Parliament approved the final deal with a significant majority of 310.
A bench made of poop, elephant poop. It may not sound very fresh, but at Artis they are completely happy with it. This sustainable bench was developed by Circulus together with the zoo in Amsterdam. From bio-based benches and waste bins, fauna grids, fencing, reflector posts, planters to circular fences, Circulus makes it from the point of view of making…
Twelve partners from seven countries will demonstrate the full value chain from biogenic CO4 from wastewater to polymer end use over the next 2 years in the Horizon Europe project HICCUPS. HICCUPS literally stands for “Highly Innovative technology demonstration for biobased CO2 Capture and Utilization for production of bulk plastics applications.” This is an innovative method for biogenic...
With the holidays approaching, research by ASN Bank shows that one in three Dutch people plans to buy sustainable gifts more often. Although the majority of Dutch people have not yet purchased sustainable gifts this year, the research points to a growing interest in sustainability during the giving season. This change…
The IEA Bioenergy report was released in the context of the project 'Assessment of successes and lessons learned for the deployment of biofuels'. Cost-effective, reliable and sustainable feedstock supply chains are crucial for the successful development of advanced biofuels. Advanced biofuels will develop in an increasingly internationalized market with regard to…
Bio Energy Netherlands' gasification plant in the port of Amsterdam has been able to separate hydrogen from syngas and thus produce pure hydrogen from biowaste. It is the first time worldwide that pure hydrogen (99,999%) has been extracted from this form of 'biowaste'. The installation has been supplying green energy and heat to a…
A new application round for the Demonstration of Energy and Climate Innovation (DEI+) subsidy opens the door to entrepreneurs who want to apply (demonstrate) innovative technology within their company for lower CO2 emissions. They can now also apply for a subsidy for demonstrations that focus on the use, transport and storage of CO2, projects involving biofuels and storage of...
The development of sustainable real estate is gaining more and more ground, because profits can be achieved quickly and effectively with sustainable construction. In ecological and social terms, but also in economic terms. Yet the construction sector is only making a hesitant start.
Europe, with the Netherlands as an example, has been a leader for 50 years when it comes to giving raw materials a new or better application.
Did you produce at least 2021 megawatt hours (MWh) of renewable heat in 2022 and 400 with a production installation with a maximum capacity of at least 1 megawatt? Then you may be eligible for the Temporary subsidy scheme for renewable heat projects (HEHW). This scheme opens on November 20 at 09:00 AM and closes at 27:17 PM on November 00. So you only have…
Bioenergy Europe 2023 Statistical Report Biomass Supply and Policy Brief, published last week, presents the state of play in forest management and biomass feedstocks in the European Union. Europe's forests continue to grow, while almost 15% of total land use in the EU is unused and/or abandoned. Unused and abandoned lands…
In the Netherlands, many people work passionately with biomass as a raw material. They work on innovations, improve (production) processes or create policy for a fossil-free future. We have had a series of conversations with people who work at companies where bio raw materials are central. In this mini-series we highlight what drives them to work on the transition...
These will be different House of Representatives elections than usual, after the fall of the cabinet. The period to prepare for this is short, and that includes the entire summer holidays. In addition to the overview of StemWijzer and other election guides, we will keep you informed of developments and positions in the run-up, especially where…
Climate & Energy Election Debate can be followed online The NVDE, Netbeheer Nederland, Young Climate Movement, Nature & Environment, Greenpeace, Milieudefensie and Groene 11 are organizing the Climate & Energy Election Debate in Utrecht on November 7, in collaboration with TivoliVredenburg. Politicians from the SP, CDA, VVD, ChristenUnie, D66, PvdD, GL/PvdA, BBB and NSC will discuss with each other...
Since this week, the Climate and Energy Elections Compass has been online: climate-energie.kieskompas.nl By completing 27 statements about climate and energy, voters find out how their own opinions relate to the positions of political parties. Chairman of the Dutch Sustainable Energy Association (NVDE) Olof van der Gaag, initiators of the Climate and Energy Choice Compass: “Climate and…
In the Netherlands, many people work passionately with biomass as a raw material. They work on innovations, improve (production) processes or create policy for a fossil-free future. We have had a series of conversations with people who work at companies where bio raw materials are central. In this mini-series we highlight what drives them to work on the transition...
Bioenergy Europe's Pellets Report 2023 collects data from the members of the European Pellet Council to describe the current state of the pellet market. The report examines various aspects of the market such as production, consumption, prices, imports, exports, heating equipment sales and more. The market is currently facing…
In the Netherlands there is a lot of discussion about the future of heavy industry. Discussion is good, but polarization as we often see now does not help us move forward. A convincing plan for a sustainable industry. Let's ensure that the Netherlands eliminates emissions - and not the entire industry - argues Olof van der Gaag...
The House of Representatives elections will be held in the Netherlands within a month. A flash poll conducted by ASN Bank shows that sustainability is an important theme for as many as 4 in 10 voters when making their choice for a political party. It is striking, however, that only 1 in 5 voters indicates a good insight...
In the Netherlands, many people work passionately with biomass as a raw material. They work on innovations, improve (production) processes or create policy for a fossil-free future. We have had a series of conversations with people who work at companies where bio raw materials are central. In this mini-series we highlight what drives them to work on the transition...
Europe, with the Netherlands as an example, has been a leader for 50 years when it comes to giving raw materials a new or better application.
Groningen BioBTX, TU Eindhoven and the Groningen government have received a subsidy of €2,8 million from the Just Transition Fund (JTF) with the help of ASQA Subsidies. The Just Transition Fund (JTF) recently awarded financial support for an ambitious project related to sustainable technology in the Netherlands. This subsidy is intended for the implementation…
On October 18, 2023, Jolijn Zwart-van Kessel from Foodvalley NL and Freek van Eijk from Holland Circular Hotspot presented the new publication 'Circular agrifood & biomass: food and materials for a sustainable future' to Piet Adema, Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality. This happened during the trade mission in South Africa on green hydrogen, circular waste processing and…
In the Netherlands, many people work passionately with biomass as a raw material. They work on innovations, improve (production) processes or create policy for a fossil-free future. We have had a series of conversations with people who work at companies where bio raw materials are central. In this mini-series we highlight what drives them to work on the transition...
Last week, ministers from the 27 EU member states approved the updated Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII). Four weeks before, the European Parliament approved the final deal with a significant majority of 310.
On Tuesday, November 21, 2023 from 09:00 AM to 17:00 PM, COGEN and ODE Flanders will organize the 'European Green Deal' study day, which will take place in Brussels, Hendrik Conscience Building. The Green Deal is the European Commission's first climate plan to transform the EU into a climate-neutral and sustainable continent by 2050. The Green Deal includes…
On October 9, the National Growth Fund definitively approved the first phase of the BioBased Circular program for the period 2024 – 2026. This is the starting signal for BioBased Circular to start recruiting a program management and management team. The first project proposals are also being prepared and the means of communication are taking shape. BioBased Circular states…
In the Netherlands, many people work passionately with biomass as a raw material. They work on innovations, improve (production) processes or create policy for a fossil-free future. We have had a series of conversations with people who work at companies where bio raw materials are central. In this mini-series we highlight what drives them to work on the transition...
The Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) has published for the first time a Trend Report on how Europe can unleash the full potential of the bioeconomy, so that it can better contribute to the EU's green transition. In 2012, the world admired Europe as a global leader in launching the EU bioeconomy strategy. Nowadays we look…
Employment is growing despite crises and challenges, and the increasing use of industrial policy can create more localized supply chains, a new report shows. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates / Geneva, Switzerland, September 28, 2023 – Global renewable energy employment reached 2022 million in 13,7, an increase of one million since 2021 and a…
Industrial Heat & Power is the platform for industrial energy supply and the trade fair for professionals who are looking for the connections, tools and knowledge to get started right away. The fair takes place simultaneously and at the same location as Vakbeurs Energie and the Zero Emission | trade fairs Ecomobile and PREFAB. By 2050…
Regions play a crucial role in achieving climate goals, especially in developing and accelerating the bioeconomy. But which province can best specialize in which biobased value chain, including the processing industry for textiles and building materials, is not always clear. The report 'Regional supply of herbaceous biomass for local circular…
The Netherlands faces an important challenge: the transition to sustainable applications and energy sources to combat climate change and reduce dependence on fossil raw materials. Biomass has become part of the discussion about sustainable policy in the Netherlands. For or against, it is certain that we all want the best for our environment. The Promise of Biomass…
French President Emmanuel Macron has said France will convert its two coal-fired power stations, with a combined capacity of 1,8 GW, to biomass by 2027. In a television interview on September 24, Macron discussed plans to meet France's climate targets within seven years. France aims to reduce its emissions by 2030% by 55,…
European Bioenergy Future (EBF) conference from 28 – 29 November 2023 will return at BluePoint Brussels (Auguste Reyerslaan 80, 1030), with a rich program and interesting pre- and post-conference events. EBF, organized by Bioenergy Europe, is designed as a leading event for the European bioenergy sector, bringing together policy and market actors. EBF 2023 most important topics The bioenergy sector is in a…
RVO Netherlands is organizing an innovation mission to Brazil in the field of bio-raw materials for chemicals from 11 to 15 December. The mission is interesting for companies that develop innovative ways to produce building blocks for the chemical industry from biomass and want to build or strengthen contacts with Brazilian knowledge parties, companies and governments. This innovation mission…
EuropaBio has announced the full program of the European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology and the Bioeconomy (EFIB) taking place in Rotterdam on 24 and 25 October. There is also a preparatory summit on October 23, dedicated to plant-based biomanufacturing. The 2023 theme, 'Industrial Biotechnology for a Sustainable and Resilient Global Europe', reflects the historic…
Woody biomass and wheat straw are all sources of the natural polymer lignin. More than 50 megatons of lignin are produced annually on a commercial scale. Most of this is burned to produce energy, while it could also be used to make useful chemicals. However, what is a big problem when producing…
CharcoTec has developed a sustainable process to make charcoal from vegetable residual flows. Originally intended for Asia and Africa, the company is now looking for high-quality applications in Europe with a pilot plant. Charcoal was in vogue as a fuel in Europe until the 1930s. For production, coal burners heat wood in…
The European Commission (EC) this week published its policy on how the European aviation sector should achieve its environmental and climate goals. The European Parliament approved this policy last Wednesday as part of the broader Green Deal of former European Commissioner Frans Timmermans. Earlier this year, the European Union signed an agreement to ban the use…
The climate goals for 2030 are within reach if the policy intentions are translated into strong laws and regulations and are implemented expeditiously, such as road pricing and making heat pumps mandatory. This is evident from the provisional Climate and Energy Outlook (KEV) that the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) published today on Budget Day. In one year, the 'CO2 policy gap' has increased significantly...
Vattenfall pauses the development of a bioheat plant in Diemen and will enter into discussions with the municipalities involved, the province of North Holland and outgoing Minister Jetten of Climate and Energy to jointly explore the possibilities of alternative sustainable heat sources and their timely development. In addition, for Vattenfall, the affordability of these alternative district heat sources for…
Even after the departure of Eurocommissioner Frans Timmermans, the European Green Deal remains the center of the European Commission's policy. EC President Ursula von der Leyen underlined this this week in her 'State of the Union' speech. Von der Leyen spoke of a 'boiling planet' that leads to extreme temperatures, droughts, storms and forest fires.…
Indonesian state-owned energy company Pertamina has said it will continue developing bioenergy-based fuels by utilizing existing natural resources. Pertamina will use plant biomass – such as sugar cane, corn, cassava and sorghum – to develop bioenergy. “Our energy will ultimately be based on bioenergy, as Indonesia is about…
Varo Energy will build a large-scale production facility for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at the Gunvor Energy location in Rotterdam. The construction of the factory, which partly uses the existing infrastructure at the Gunvor site, involves an investment of $600 million. This facility alone is expected to…
UT researchers Frieder Mugele and Wim Brilman have received a Demonstrator grant from NWO to build a pilot installation that can separate biogas into carbon dioxide and pure biomethane. In the installation, the researchers use a material they have developed that allows for better and cheaper separation than with existing technologies. The production of biogas involves…
In recent weeks, a number of political parties have shared their draft election manifestos. The NVDE has listed the relevant passages that touch on the climate and energy transition. The full analysis can be found here: Draft election manifestos K&E 2023. Climate and energy topics are clearly presented by all parties in the draft election manifestos. Some striking resolutions from…
The European Union will have consumed a record 2022 million tons of wood pellets in 24,8, according to a report submitted to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service's Global Agricultural Information Network. Consumption is expected to grow to 25,6 million tons this year. The report attributes much of last year's growth…
The StemWijzer 2023 and other election guides for the 2023 House of Representatives elections will be updated after the holidays. In addition, you will also find an overview of the party programs here, if they are already known. These will be different House of Representatives elections than usual, after the fall of the cabinet. The period to prepare for this is…
The Council of State has annulled the environmental permit for the new biomass power plant in Diemen. According to the Council, the province of North Holland must first have an environmental impact assessment drawn up. This is necessary because 'wood waste' would be burned in the power plant. These are residual flows from wood production. The case was brought before the Council of State by…
On Thursday, August 31, Platform Bio-Economie presented the 11th edition of the annual report on the use of woody biomass in the Netherlands. The Bio-Economy Platform believes it is very important that they can make transparent and well-founded figures available to government, the business community and ultimately to Dutch citizens in order to monitor developments in this…
The Finnish biofuel maker Neste has found a way to make PET bottles based on, among other things, used frying fat. The website Nieuws.nl reports this. This concerns a new application of the Finnish manufacturer's own product: Neste RE. This is a raw material for the production of so-called polymers. The Finns make this product…
Vertoro, located on Brightlands Chemelot Campus, is the first Limburg company to receive a subsidy from the European Just Transition Fund (JTF). It also receives co-financing from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate. With the subsidy of €1.228.665, Vertoro will scale up the factory where bio-oil is made from biomass. Out…
