The EC-funded CHIMERA LIFE project is a step-change in the biomass sector, as it is proposing a new waste-to-energy plant designed to burn chicken manure. Chicken manure is a massive problem for EU because it is generating copious amounts of ammonia polluting soil, water and air. The CHIMERA project is addresing this relevant issue by…
The EU-funded Horizon 2020 ROSEWOOD network enhances sustainable wood mobilisation from all sources by bringing together key players of the domain. The final aim is to stimulate the exchange of innovations and best practices among European regions. Tackling climate change calls for environmental protection and greater sustainability of our value chains, both of which forestry…
The Horizon 2020 SPIRALG project is making the best of sustainably produced Spirulina biomass in the EU, from phycocyanin extracts to valuable co-products for improving human, animal and plant health. SPIRALG is the very first micro-algae biomass project at a “Demonstrator level” funded by the Bio-Based Industry Joint Undertaking (BBI-JU) under the Horizon 2020 call.…
The Horizon 2020 FORBIO project assesses the viability of using EU underutilised lands for sustainable bioenergy feedstock production whithout affecting food and feed supply. Biomass for bioenergy is often seen as a competitor for land uses. However, underutilised land (contaminated, abandoned, marginal, fallow land etc.) which is not or cannot be used for food/feed production…
The Horizon 2020 EnzOx2 project is a Research & Innovation Action co-funded by the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking. It has the aim of developing new bio-chemical technologies based on oxydative enzymes to obtain bio-based products. The sustainable production of chemical building blocks, different additives and ingredients, and other added value products from plant biomass –…
Report maps pathways to progress and shows how scaling-up a sustainable low carbon bioeconomy can promote sustainable development, economic growth, energy security, and fight climate change. December 10, Katowice, Poland: A landmark new multi-country report launched today states that the world’s greenhouse gas reduction goals cannot be met without greater use of biofuels and bioproducts, and…
14 December 2018 EU-funded BIOFIT project will facilitate bioenergy production by retrofitting Europe’s industries. Enschede – Bioenergy is an essential formof renewable energy, providing an estimated 60% of current renewable energy supply in the EU28. Anno 2018 the production of bioenergy takes on many forms. Spurred by innovation, bioenergy technologies are becoming ever more advanced…
ReTAPP Horizon 2020 project aimed at producing wood-based fructose for the production of bioplastics to be converted into plastic bottles and plastic packaging. The shift from a fossil-based economy to a more sustainable bio-economy requires a growing supply of biobased chemicals, materials and fuels. These materials can be manufactured from various biomass feedstocks, such as agricultural products,…
RED II adoption and SET-Plan implementation are big steps forward for the deployment of sustainable bioenergy, a fundamental tool to mitigate climate change. Time to act is now. 12 December 2018 – Brussels On December the 4th the EU Council of Ministers adopted the RED II which sets a headline target of 32% energy from renewable sources…
Empyro, a unique plant for the production of sustainable pyrolysis oil, to remain in the hands of Twente Hengelo, 12 December 2018 Today, Gerhard Muggen, Director of BTG-BTL and Empyro, passed the proverbial baton to Marc Kapteijn, Director of Twence. The parties will continue working closely together to further develop the plant and explore new…