Since 2010, the so-called raw material footprint of Dutch consumption has decreased by more than 30 percent. In 2020, an average of more than 7 thousand kilos of raw materials were extracted per inhabitant to meet Dutch consumption needs. In 2010 this was still 11 thousand kilos. About 90 percent of the raw material footprint of Dutch consumption lies abroad.…
In recent years, the Netherlands has made little progress towards the transition to a fully circular economy in 2050. And the use of most raw materials has not decreased. This is the conclusion of the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) in the Integrated Circular Economy Report (ICER). How circular is the Netherlands? From the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), we analyzed…
The future of bio raw materials in the Netherlands Thursday March 2 | 12.00:18.00 noon – 2:XNUMX pm | Green Chemistry Campus Bergen op Zoom Thursday, March XNUMX is 'Green Energy Day', the day on which all green energy in the Netherlands has been consumed. We have been able to run completely on green energy for two months now, which is largely due to...
Almost everything around you is painted or has a coating. Water-based paint is increasingly the norm, but this paint is also not completely free of components made from oil. Hanneke Siebe, researcher at the University of Groningen, is working on a completely sustainable paint based on gum arabic. The State University reports this…
The starting signal for the IPM trade fair was given on Tuesday, January 24, in Essen, Germany, for the first time in three years. Anyone who attended the four-day fair cannot help but conclude that sustainability is high on the agenda for the more than 1.300 companies from the flower and plant sector present. In view of the…
The research by the Greenhouse Horticulture & Flower Bulbs Business Unit of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and the Club of 100 into circular greenhouse horticulture has been completed. The research looked at the possibilities and opportunities for a circular working method in the greenhouse horticulture cluster. An interactive PDF has been created from the findings. The coming period will determine…
Lodewijk Asscher will become the new, independent chairman of the Sustainable Aviation Table (DLT). As leader of this partnership, which brings together airports, airlines, knowledge institutions, fuel producers and the manufacturing industry, he will drive the sustainability of the aviation sector in the coming years. Aviation must become more sustainable in the coming years. To this end, the Sustainable Aviation Agreement…
The term 'biomass' raises many questions. In this video the answer to “What is biomass used for?” We have listed the most common questions and answers on www.biomassafeiten.nl: https://www.biomassafeiten.nl/faq/
This report focuses on the bioenergy landscape as a whole and provides a comprehensive overview of the EU's overall energy mix and the different energy sources in the EU27. Every year since its debut edition in 2007, Bioenergy Europe's Statistical Report has provided an in-depth overview of the bioenergy sector in the EU-27 Member States. The statistical report of…
Save the date: Biomass Facts Theme Day March 2, 2023 The future of bio raw materials in the Netherlands On Thursday, March 2, Biomass Facts is organizing its very first theme day for and by the sector. The afternoon will focus on the current & future availability of bio-raw materials and the various applications in, among others, energy, fuels, chemicals and materials.…
IEA Bioenergy presents the latest Bioenergy Review, an assessment report on the global status of bioenergy. Bioenergy is today the largest source of renewable energy and represents approximately 10% of the global energy supply. Part of this is the 'traditional' use of biomass in inefficient and highly polluting equipment or open fires, which should be eliminated as quickly as possible...
During a technical briefing in the House of Representatives on January 25, Maarten Abbenhuis (COO Tennet) answered the question from Henri Bontenbal (CDA) about the importance of coal-fired power stations and biomass for future security of supply. Biomass is adjustable power, which makes this raw material ideally suited for energy demand, also in the future.
Researchers from Okayama University have discovered an effective mechanical compression system for drying plant biomass for energy generation without the need for thermal drying. This is important because plant biomass contains more than 50% moisture, requiring mechanical methods (or heating and natural seasonality) to reduce this to around 35% – to…
The final for the Gelderland Circular Innovation top 9 will take place on February 20. And the nominated innovations have been announced! From this top 20, the jury has announced their top 5. These candidates pitch to a jury during the final, after which one of them is awarded the title and the jury prize. You can also vote…
Every start of the year, EBN BV publishes the energy infographic for the Netherlands. EBN BV, the energy company of the Dutch government, lists the most important facts and figures about energy and the energy system. The 7th edition is published in unprecedented times, which once again confirms how closely the Dutch energy system is intertwined with…
The term 'biomass' raises many questions. In this video the answer to “What types of biomass are there?” We have listed the most common questions and answers on www.biomassafeiten.nl: https://www.biomassafeiten.nl/faq/
The role of biogas and biomethane in pathways to net zero Biogas is produced as the main product of anaerobic digestion (AD) of wet biomass. Biogas can be used locally for heating purposes or for power and heat production (CHP); Alternatively, biogas can be upgraded to biomethane to replace natural gas. As such it is a…
Preliminary results from a recent study show that using forest residues for bioenergy will have a positive climate impact until 2050. The report takes into account that these residues would otherwise remain in the forests and decay. Taking decay into account, it appears that bioenergy from forest residues is not only carbon neutral, but also...
Developments in the field of energy transition and industrial greening require efforts in large-scale, sustainable innovation. That is why Energy & Climate has been set up, a regional innovation program in South Holland to stimulate and realize sustainable innovation. The program supports entrepreneurs in testing and demonstrating new technologies and making innovations market-ready by using...
The first Biomass Facts newsletter was sent out today with some pride. In recent years, this campaign has been committed to showing the beautiful and special sides of biomass. Many companies and institutions are actively working with biomass and we actually use it for everything. Biomass is therefore found in almost all…
This winter, the Royal Dutch Society of Sciences and Humanities will organize an essay competition around the theme 'towards an optimal energy transition'. The Netherlands wants to make the switch to sustainable energy in the short term. The climate goals, but also the high energy costs, help to emphasize the urgency of this transition in society. But to make the transition quickly and…
Enviva Inc., a leading producer of sustainably produced woody biomass, has issued a statement regarding the Dutch Parliament's motion on sustainably produced biomass, which was adopted in December 2022. Enviva fully supports the principle that financial support should only be provided for woody biomass that has been sustainably sourced.…
Christmas is over and the Christmas trees that were in the house are being cleaned up. The approximately 2,5 million Christmas trees that are now handed in to waste processors will be given an environmentally responsible new destination. A sustainable solution for your tree. They use the needles for compost, the wood goes to the bio-energy plant as biomass. It is about…
Energy cooperative Groengas Koekange Echten receives a subsidy of 123.500 euros from the province of Drenthe. That money is intended for a so-called biogas hub with mono-manure digesters. The biogas is brought to a central point via a yet-to-be-constructed biogas pipeline, where it is upgraded into green gas. To reduce nitrogen emissions, dairy farmers will adapt their stables.…
A water pipe made from old frying fat, wood pulp and sugar cane residues; for the first time in the Netherlands, such a biobased water pipe is going into the ground. And no, the water won't taste like deep fryers. 'The pipe is chemically exactly the same as the standard PVC pipe, but the raw materials are all biobased,' says Hanneke van de Ven...
An exploration of the possibilities for the accelerated application of renewable building materials in construction and infrastructure. We must do everything we can to achieve a 100% circular construction economy by 2050. This is what the Circular Construction Economy Transition Team (CBE) says. According to the model of the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, it involves four steps: build less, less…
The term 'biomass' raises many questions. In this video we answer the question “What is biomass?” On www.biomassafeiten.nl we have listed the most frequently asked questions and answers.
IEA Bioenergy Task42 (Biorefining in the Circular Economy) aims to improve the commercialization and market development of biorefinery systems and associated technologies, taking into account environmental, social and economic aspects. Integrated assessment (technical, economic and environmental TEE assessment) of integrated biorefineries is carried out to provide quantitative, scientifically sound and understandable data on the technical,…
European forests are increasingly affected by natural disturbances, a new observational study shows. An international team of forestry scientists from Wageningen University & Research (WUR), the European Forest Institute (EFI) and 19 other research organizations from across Europe examined forest disturbances in Europe over the past 70 years and reported a statistically significant increasing trend…
Biomass has been a much-discussed topic for years. For one person this is a solution for replacing a fossil raw material to make products or produce energy, for another the use of biomass is not negotiable at all. Rightly or wrongly, but what is the attitude of the Netherlands with regard to the use and…
The term 'biomass' raises many questions. We have listed the most frequently asked questions and answers on www.biomassafeiten.nl.
The next step in the fermentation of biomass is to purify the released CO2 and sell it to the food industry, as was recently revealed during the EnergieDecentral fair, which was part of Eurotier. A growing number of livestock farmers with a digester equipped with a CHP want to produce biomethane. The company Pentair sells installations to purify biogas and…
German researchers at the University of Hohenheim see grass as a new protein source that can be used for pig and poultry farming. In the ProGrün project they are not only investigating how grass can be used to obtain high-quality proteins for feeding poultry and pigs, but also for a range of other high-quality materials. Grass contains…
Bioenergy explained In times of energy insecurity, where imported energy supplies are at risk, we need a reliable alternative. Domestically produced, affordable and sustainable – Bioenergy is the key to our energy security. With an import percentage of less than 4%, bioenergy maintains the autonomy of the EU's energy supply. The raw material for bioenergy…
The Netherlands wants to be climate neutral by 2050 at the latest. To plan the way forward, Rob Jetten, Minister for Climate and Energy, has created the Energy System 2050 Expert Team. Next spring, the expert team will present the National Energy System Plan 2050, in which it outlines what the economy and society could look like in 2050...
Our ever-increasing use of plastics is leading to growing environmental concerns, especially regarding the use of fossil resources and greenhouse gas emissions. In his dissertation, Paul Stegmann from Copernicus shows that we need to drastically improve our recycling efforts and switch from fossil to biogenic raw materials if plastics want to fit into a…
Ochis (pronounced o-tjiez) is a Ukrainian brand that makes the world's first coffee-based glasses. Used coffee grounds are mixed with natural oils to create a new plant material that is waterproof, has a matte texture and retains the coffee aroma for months. Thanks to the unique production technology, each frame is a combination of functionality, design and…
ChristenUnie (CU) sees the large-scale application of bio-raw materials as a solution to the many challenges facing society and agriculture. “Producing bio-based raw materials is a beautiful and much-needed new branch with earning opportunities for our farmers and a major contribution from them to the climate challenge,” says MP Pieter Grinwis…
An extraordinary multidisciplinary and multinational team will work together over the next 42 months to develop innovative and sustainable processes to produce biofuels from organic waste with negative emissions. CARBIOW (Carbon Negative Biofuels from Organic Waste) is a research and innovation group funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe programme…
Rethink Waste Student Challenge 2023 With the Rething Waste Student Challenge, Wageningen University & Research challenges students to develop a circular biobased solution for a current waste problem. This could be anything: a business idea that contributes to a world without waste, a prototype of a product made from biomass, or a new…
At least 50 livestock farmers from 6 European countries have joined the European project ALFA, which was launched this month. The project aims to establish viable systems for the production of biogas from animal manure. As a first step, regional hubs are being established that analyze the local preconditions and value chains in livestock farming...
The world is changing, and so is Royal Cosun. The almost 125-year-old agricultural cooperative with more than 8.000 growers of ancient crops such as sugar beets, potatoes and chicory, in addition to the production of food and green gas, also sees a future in the development of high-quality and climate-friendly biobased materials. “We believe that we can get much more out of plants.”…
40+ companies and organizations are calling on the European Parliament to enable efficient and circular use of woody biomass residual flows. Heating accounts for 50% of energy demand in the EU and 42% of this is supplied by natural gas. The current energy crisis has led to massive increases in energy prices and exposed the vulnerabilities that…
Wood has been used as a raw material for centuries. Wood is durable, reliable and environmentally friendly. Wood is used for various purposes: Paper productionPaper is originally made from fibers from the wood of trees. WoodworkingWood is very suitable for making all kinds of furniture and in the construction of houses (e.g. window frames and roof structures). FuelBark and sawdust (which is released…
The European Parliament and the EU member states reached an agreement on Thursday, November 10, on a new law regulating the contribution of the forestry and land use sector to the EU's 2030 climate goals. The land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) includes the use of soils,…
European Bioenergy Day took place on November 8 and is part of Bioenergy Europe's annual European bioenergy campaign. It aims to shed light on the increasingly important role that sustainable biomass plays in the EU's energy mix, especially when it comes to energy security. If all bioenergy in Europe were used continuously,…
Europe's biogas and biomethane industries are ready to fully commit to scaling up the sector and producing at least 2030 billion cubic meters (bcm) of biomethane by 35, delegates were told at the European Biogas Association (EBA) annual conference to hear. On October 25-26, 2022 in Brussels, Belgium, more…
The world is no longer the same as it was a year ago. A series of unexpected calamities threaten to significantly derail the goals of decarbonizing the global economy and meeting the Paris 2050 commitments. However, this is not the time to sit still, warns Kyriakos Maniatis, Coordinator of the EUBCE Industry Track.…
Biomass can meet 2050% to 35% of the final energy demand in the European Union in 60. Part of this would then be supplied from new bioenergy plantations. Researcher Tjerk Lap draws this conclusion. Today, Tuesday November 8, he hopes to receive his PhD from the University of Groningen. Biomass can make an important contribution to the reduction of...
A new biogas plant at the sewage treatment plant in Etten was officially opened on Thursday, October 6, 2022. In this industrial treatment plant, biogas is generated from the residual water of Papierfabriek Doetinchem. The collaborating parties Papierfabriek Doetinchem, Waterstromen and Waterschap Rijn en IJssel produce biogas and save energy. Part of the biogas is returned to the paper factory for...
For the first time, the numerous flows of renewable raw materials and processing in the Flemish economy have been mapped and their economic value for Flanders has been estimated. The study was carried out by ILVO and VITO at the request of Flemish Minister Jo Brouns and his predecessor, both responsible for Work, Economy, Innovation & Agriculture. The annual repeat…
On October 19, the French-Dutch Biobased Materials workshop took place at the residence of the Dutch ambassador in Paris. The aim of this workshop was to share and compare the status of biobased materials developments in France and the Netherlands together with experts from the government, companies, clusters and knowledge institutions. The workshop was…
Dr. Paul Bennett, Chairman of IEA Bioenergy at the IEA Bioenergy conference “Technology advances in liquid biofuels and renewable gas”. Vienna, October 20, 2022 “Biomethane expansion is a strong instrument to replace gas imports. With natural gas prices above 100 EUR/MWh, the competitiveness of biomethane has improved enormously. Biomethane offers local solutions for waste, avoids methane and ammonia emissions…
More than 550 scientists have signed a letter to the European Commission warning of the deteriorating state of Europe's forests and calling for climate-smart forestry – including timber harvesting for bioenergy – to strengthen their resilience to global warming . Forests play an essential role in our…
Demand for biomass is only expected to grow in the coming years, whether for biomaterials or bioenergy, while there is only a limited amount of biomass that can be produced sustainably, says John Bell, pointing to a looming 'availability gap '. John Bell is director of 'Healthy Planet' at DG Research & Innovation of...
German paper manufacturer WEPA is introducing two new raw material innovations as part of the fiber concept within its sustainability strategy. Firstly, fibers extracted from recycled cardboard, which can be made into particularly soft and durable hygiene paper products through an innovative production process. Secondly, a raw material innovation based on Miscanthus, one of the most sustainable primary fibers in the world, which so far…
The German government is laying the foundation for sustainable use of biomass from forestry, agriculture and waste management. To this end, on October 6, the Ministry of Economy and Climate Protection, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of the Environment presented key points to ensure sustainable production and use of biomass in Germany that is consistent…
An old coal-fired power station in Nijmegen blew up in early October. Is there no other option for discarded coal-fired power stations, such as converting them into biomass power stations? The announced closure of sometimes brand new coal-fired power stations comes across as enormous capital destruction. Isn't there any other way? Can we repurpose coal-fired power stations? For example, by not letting them use coal, but biomass...
In addition to the geothermal heat branch, ECW also sells biomass to Ennatuurlijk. Heat company Ennatuurlijk also takes over the biomass activities of energy company ECW, owned by horticulturists in Middenmeer. Last month it was announced that Ennatuurlijk wants to take over the geothermal energy company from horticulturists in Middenmeer, ECW Geoholding. An explanation shows that ECW's biomass activities are also shifting to Ennatuurlijk as…
The Twence manure valorization plant was officially opened on Friday, October 7. Part of the regional pig manure surplus is processed here into new raw materials and energy. So 100% circular agriculture. In this way, Twence makes an important contribution to future-proof agriculture, solving the nitrogen problem and reducing CO2. This is how Twence helps the circular economy and energy transition…
In rural areas, green gas is the cheapest alternative to natural gas. This is the conclusion of CE Delft in a new research report. A related study by Ecorys also shows that many residents are positive about green gas. There is one problem: there is currently a shortage of sustainable gas. The Netherlands is moving away from natural gas. So much…
On Thursday, November 3, the Province of Zeeland and Rijkswaterstaat are organizing a webinar about the opportunities and possibilities of biobased applications in infrastructure. Biobased products are being discussed in more and more places and in projects. Rijkswaterstaat and the Province of Zeeland will also focus more on this in the coming years. In a number of projects, biobased products…
IEA Bioenergy: Task 42 Biorefinery in a circular economy The Global Biorefinery Status Report of IEA Bioenergy Task 42 (biorefinery) provides an overview of recent developments in the field of biorefinery. The report describes the current situation of biorefineries in a representative selection of countries: how many biorefineries are there, which types, which…
“The province of Groningen could be CO2035 negative by 2.” Marinus Tabak said this on Friday during a presentation at a meeting of the Commercial Club Groningen (CCG). The director of central asset management of the German energy giant RWE talked about the plans to make the Eemshaven location completely sustainable and turn it into an energy hub.…
The government and industry members of the Biofuture Platform Initiative and Campaign announced the publication of their Biofuture Statement affirming the essential role of bio-based fuels, chemicals and materials. The government and industry members of the Biofuture Platform Initiative and Campaign announced the publication of their Biofuture Statement, which…
Renewable energy has been a spearhead in Dutch energy policy for years. Based on this spearhead, CBS has published an annual report on renewable energy in the Netherlands. The report describes the developments in renewable energy in 2021. The methods and sources used are also explained. The share of renewable energy in total energy consumption in 2021 was between…
In an age of fossil fuel dependence and rampant deforestation, bamboo is something of a miracle crop. It is used as an alternative to plastic and cotton. In fact, it is a superior building material, from furniture to houses. But bamboo is also an excellent natural source for energy production. It may not be as clean as solar or geothermal…
The new HORIZON Europe research project BIORECER, which started in September 2022, aims to ensure the best possible environmental performance and traceability of biological raw materials used by bio-based industries. BIORECER will also assess the impact of current and updated certification schemes on consumers and biobased industry stakeholders, together with their…
Enviva, the world's largest producer of sustainably produced woody biomass, has published a White Paper discussing how the future of biomass beyond fossil fuels can be unlocked for other industrial applications such as steel, cement, lime, chemicals and sustainable aviation fuel. Enviva's sustainably produced biomass is mainly used to generate energy and heat…
With skyrocketing prices for gas, oil and electricity, the EU is facing a major energy crisis this winter, and many citizens are at risk of not being able to heat their homes. Today's debate on the EU's heat supply looks at affordability, sustainability and renewability, but now more than ever, energy security is at the heart of...
How do we get through the winter with the impending gas crisis approaching? The European Commission wants European countries to use less gas as quickly as possible. Among other measures, it also looks at an all-time energy reserve available in rural areas of Europe: wood. There is currently an astonishingly large growing timber stock of 26…
US President Joe Biden has launched an ambitious $2 billion plan to boost the bioeconomy and biotechnology in the US. The aim of this so-called National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative is, among other things, to lower prices for citizens, create jobs, ensure the safe supply of medicines, fuel, chemicals and materials...
What about cutting down trees for woody biomass? There is regular discussion about this, especially on social media. Using facts, we explain that no trees are cut down specifically for woody biomass, but that woody biomass is a by-product of forest management and not a goal in itself. Woody biomass…
The way we currently deal with energy, raw materials and materials leads to climate change, loss of biodiversity and environmental problems. To solve these major sustainability challenges, the energy transition and the raw materials transition must be tackled together. That doesn't happen enough yet. The SER writes that in the exploration Balanced management of the raw materials transition and the energy transition...
All products we make and use are made from raw materials. Most of these are still fossils. To become a sustainable society, this must change. We must obtain components that are renewable and that nature can bring us year after year. This switch from fossil to plant material (or: biomass) must…
In response to the European Parliament's vote, Bioenergy Europe says it welcomes the European Parliament's approval of the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII). However, the new definition of “primary woody biomass” still raises some concerns. On September 14, 2002, the European Parliament took its position…
The Netherlands has taken major steps towards a more sustainable energy system. At the same time, much more action is needed to achieve the climate goals: We are now heading for a 39 to 50 percent CO2 reduction in 2030, instead of the target of 60 percent. The Netherlands has thought itself rich for too long and postponed matters. 'The rose-colored glasses have to come off and...
September 17 was the Open Energy Day, organized by NVDE. During this day you could take a look at sustainable energy projects at dozens of locations throughout the country. We visited the Bio Energy Plant in Cuijk. Here we were shown around by Daniel Goedhuis. He gave us a very clear explanation of how a bio-energy plant works. Hereby…
Home-grown sustainable energy appears to be not only cleaner, but also more reliable and affordable than foreign sources, says Marc Londo. “To take advantage of these opportunities, we need a new 'Energy Building' and a transparent sector.” Every crisis is an opportunity, including the current energy crisis. If one thing has become clear lately...
The European Parliament yesterday (14 September) took its position on two important files for the bioenergy sector: the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) and the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). Primary woody biomass is an essential renewable energy source to meet the EU Parliament's ambition to increase renewable energy to 2030 percent by 45, and…
Bioenergy explained Bioenergy is part of sustainable forest management and relies on established synergies with the timber industry. Together they help maintain the resilience of forests. The woodworking industry uses high-quality wood for the production of furniture and other wood-based products. Sustainable bioenergy in turn uses residuals and…
According to leading environmental scientist Michael Obersteiner, director of the Environmental Change Institute at the University of Oxford, the global target of reaching 1,5 degrees is unthinkable without biomass. Speaking at the World Bioenergy Association's media partnership event with Euractiv, Professor Michael Obersteiner from the University of Oxford, a co-investigator for the IPCC climate change reports, explains…
On July 14, 2021, the European Commission presented a new climate package under the European Green Deal, which includes the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), the 2030 Forest Strategy and the 2030 EU Biodiversity Strategy. These new regulations have consequences for forests and the timber industry. In the past, sustainable forest management was…
September 9 Florence, IEA Bioenergy: Commenting on the upcoming planetary vote in the European Parliament on the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) next week, Dr. Paul Bennett, Chairman of the Executive Committee of IEA Bioenergy said: Europe faces a harsh winter season due to the Russian war in Ukraine and the demand…
Since July 1, the Bio-Economy Platform has had a coordinating role in the further development of the BioEnergy export group. This new role has been agreed with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and trade organization FME. Thirty Dutch companies with export ambitions are members of the BioEnergy export group. RVO and FME support these companies in their export plans. Platform Bio-Economy…
Following its commitment to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, the EU is working tirelessly to respond to the climate crisis facing the entire world. In this context, the European Council and the European Parliament responded with enthusiasm to the European Commission's proposal to adopt the Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII), a fundamental instrument…
The production of electricity from renewable sources increased by 2022 percent in the second quarter of 25 compared to a year earlier. The production of electricity from coal increased by 40 percent. At the same time, 19 percent less electricity came from natural gas. Net electricity production in the second quarter amounted to 28,2 billion kWh, 4,3 percent…
Bioenergy currently accounts for two-thirds of all global renewable energy consumption, including renewable electricity and renewable energy sources for heating, cooling and transport. Half of this consumption is in the form of traditional cooking and heating, mainly in developing countries. Although this practice is often inefficient or unsustainable, 2,4 billion people worldwide do not…
The province of Overijssel has resumed support for bioenergy. This is good news for the sector. But the support is not without conditions. The province keeps the advice of the SER in mind. This advised parties to use biomass as much as possible for high-quality applications. Only where there is no other option,…
In the Grote Beek valley, Natuurpunt will start a new form of agriculture: paludiculture or wet agriculture. An investment of 2 million euros with which they want to restore 130 hectares of peat, good for approximately 1.000 tons less CO2 in the air and soil every year. The intention is to collaborate with a local…
Minister Jetten (Climate and Energy) answers questions about policy efforts for bio-raw materials. The Senate factions of PvdD, Nanninga and SGP have asked these questions. View the questions and answers here:
The transition to new raw materials and fuels is crucial for a clean industry and port. Oil, natural gas and coal will soon no longer be used as an energy source or raw material. Circular in 2050 The Netherlands has the ambition to achieve a completely CO30-neutral energy system and a fully circular industry over the next 2 years. The Port of Rotterdam Authority endorses…
At the end of July, a group of road builders and asphalt experts paved a section of road with fossil-free asphalt for the first time in the Netherlands. In this so-called resin asphalt, the binding agent is 100 percent organic. It is an important and major step in the development of bio-asphalt, the road builders say. “With this product, the asphalt of the Dutch road network can…
Beer brewer Grolsch has successfully produced the first green gas from its own wastewater. A green gas installation has been installed on the brewery grounds that will produce 1 million Nm3 of green gas from biogas annually. This corresponds to the gas consumption of approximately 700 households in Twente. Green gas, a sustainable replacement for fossil natural gas,…
The German energy giant RWE wants to invest billions of euros in the RWE location in Eemshaven. The fact that the group is investing so much money in this location has everything to do with the belief that the area will become the energy and hydrogen hub of Northwest Europe. “RWE really sees Groningen as a Hydrogen Valley,” says Marinus Tabak, director of central asset management…
Industry has a major role to play in achieving the climate goals in 2050. To make it completely sustainable, two things are inextricably linked: the use of sustainable energy and the reuse of raw materials. The process industry and chemistry in particular face the challenge of continuing to produce useful products in the future...
What is the economic potential of biomass from landscape management? IDEA Consult investigated this on behalf of the Flemish Land Agency (VLM). The use of biomass from landscape management provides financial added value, which partly compensates for the management costs. There are also many benefits for the environment, landscape and biodiversity. Clippings, branches and…
The Netherlands generated almost a fifth more green energy in July than in the same month last year. And that is not just because the Netherlands is increasingly full of solar panels and the sun shone a lot last month. Energieopwek.nl, which tracks the production of green energy, points out that coal-fired power stations were running “quite a lot”. That led to…
The global transition to clean energy will deliver enormous opportunities and benefits for our communities, workers and industry. The many types of clean energy will be critical in helping us emerge from the triple global crises of climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic and an energy security crisis where we have weaponized energy. The…
Biobased raw materials are already available, and they are increasing. Especially in construction, it is no longer necessary to work with fossil, environmentally harmful materials that are also starting to become scarce. They know this better than anyone at the Biobased Innovation Garden in Colijnsplaat (Zeeland). Since 2014, we have been working on the cultivation…
