Biomass as a raw material has become almost indispensable in current industrial developments. Many companies are already active or are investigating the possibility of making new products with biogenic raw materials. Promising developments are already being applied on a small scale, with mainly woody biomass being seen as a new raw material for sugars and, for example, in the use of roads (bitumen substitute). However, the possibilities are enormous and therefore a lot of research is still needed to convert other applications into a fully-fledged application.

During this transition from fossil to biogenic raw materials, it is sometimes forgotten that the energy transition also plays a major role. The (temporary) use of wood pellets brings large volumes onto the market, improving quality and supply, which shifts to biochemistry. Residual flows from these processes can then be used for energy production. This ensures that raw materials are used optimally and applied to the highest quality possible.