In Belgium, the European Commission has launched a new Biotech and Biomanufacturing Hub to support companies – particularly start-ups and SMEs – in bringing innovative products to the EU market and increase their competitiveness. The Hub will also help companies identify the support available to them at EU level and how to access this support […]
In Belgium, following the withdrawal of guidance on the use of biomethane certificates in the GHG Protocol, over 144 companies and trade associations from around the world have issued a public joint letter to the governance bodies of the GHG Protocol calling for the key role of market-based instruments to be recognised in the Protocol’s […]
In Belgium, Devan Chemicals is set to launch an innovative sleep-promoting textile made from a byproduct of Australian tea tree oil processing. Dubbed Devan Sleep Tight, the technology was proven to improve sleep quality and overall quality of life in an independent clinical trial. The active ingredient acts by two complementary pathways—inhalation and skin contact—to […]
In Belgium, the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) and the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) partnered up in an extensive modelling project which investigated how much biomass might be sustainably available for the chemical and derived material industries. The results – exploring the critical question: “Can biomass sustainably supply 20% of the carbon needs of the chemical […]
In Belgium, the European Waste Based and Advanced Biofuels Association EWABA welcomed the 2024 revision of Annex IX as feedstock expansion is a major necessity for the EU biofuel industry at a large. The revision creates wider availability of waste-based and advanced biofuels for all transport modes and somewhat alleviates the existing pressure on different […]
In Belgium, a new BirdLife Europe report shines light on the extraordinary carbon storage potential of Europe’s ecosystems. The EU could meet its climate targets by restoring and conserving these ecosystems. Key findings: · 13.22 billion tons of carbon storage potential: Fully restored natural ecosystems across the EU could store ≈ 13 billion tons of […]
In Belgium, Belga news agency reports Wizz Air, which operates at Charleroi Airport (BSCA), has successfully conducted sustainable fuel tests (SAFs) on more than 50 flights, it announced on Thursday at a round table at Charleroi airport, in the presence of Airbus and Spanish oil tankers Moeve. Since January 1, 2025, suppliers must ensure that […]
In Belgium, the European Biodiesel Board (EBB) welcomes the approval of the definitive duties on biodiesel (HVO and FAME) from China by EU member states. In July of last year, the EBB already obtained provisional anti-dumping duties that are currently in force, but were subject to approval of national governments of EU member states. This […]
In Belgium, CBE JU has published its Annual Work Program for 2025, including information about the next call for project proposals. €165 million will be dedicated to advancing competitive circular bio-based industries in Europe across 13 topics. Innovation actions – flagship (IA-flagship) · Urban-industrial symbiosis for bio-waste valorization – €18 million · Bio-based drop-ins/smart drop-in […]
In Belgium, Futerro S.A announced the closing of its first fund-raising worth €12 million in preparation for the construction of its new biorefinery in Normandy. In addition to its historical shareholders, Finasucre and Compagnie du Bois Sauvage, Futerro welcomes a new shareholder, Cybelle, whose shareholder is a major player in the packaging sector for the food […]
