Pruning waste does double work: raw material and catalyst
Raw material and auxiliary material from the same waste stream in new Argentine research. Researchers from Argentina have used pruning waste to… the support material
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Brussels approves Dutch support of 290 million euros for sustainable aviation fuel.
The European Commission has approved two Dutch aid schemes for the production of sustainable aviation fuel. Together, the schemes have a budget…
Study maps out research agenda for the defossilization of basic chemistry
The chemical industry still produces its main raw materials almost entirely from natural gas and naphtha, a product of petroleum. What is needed…
IEA maps global biogas and biomethane potential
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has launched a new interactive map showing the sustainable technical potential of biogas and biomethane worldwide…
New grid connection increases capacity for green gas in the Southwest Netherlands
The underground gas networks at Axel in Zeeland and Ossendrecht in North Brabant were connected at the end of July. Network operator Gasunie reports…
Research: transport distance determines the most sustainable processing of bio-waste
More and more municipalities in Europe are requiring residents to collect their vegetable, fruit, and garden waste separately. That growing stream of bio-waste has to go somewhere…
European biotech sector lags behind in scaling up to market
The Council of the European Union has published a discussion paper on scaling up the European biotechnology sector. The document, drafted…
EU proposal for emissions trading opens door to compliance market for BioCCS
On 17 July 2026, the European Commission presented its long-awaited proposal for the revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). The…
Dutch Elevion Group acquires Italian biomethane specialist BTS Biogas
Elevion Group has signed an agreement to fully acquire the Italian biogas and biomethane specialist BTS Biogas. The Amsterdam-based…
France to get first industrial SAF plant based on bioethanol
Axens has announced the start of the ERA project, which stands for Ethanol to Refuel Aviation. The French technology company calls it…
Consultation round on sustainable bio-based raw materials concluded, decision to follow
The internet consultation on the Biomass Sustainability Decree has closed. Until 13 July 2026, parties could respond to the…
European bioeconomy gets a bridge to the regions
The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) signed a cooperation agreement on July 9 with four European networks that…
