In Belgium, even after more than five years of re-negotiation and tinkering, ePure says the EU-Mercosur agreement remains a bad deal for the EU renewable ethanol sector, for European farmers and for Europe’s drive for strategic industrial and agricultural autonomy. The European Commission ignored repeated warnings from European bioethanol producers and decided to offer Mercosur […]
In Belgium, combined biogas and biomethane production in 2023 amounted to 22 bcm, according to the 14th edition of the Statistical Report published Wednesday by the European Biogas Association. This is more than the entire inland natural gas demand of Belgium, Denmark, and Ireland combined, and represents 7% of the natural gas consumption of the […]
In Belgium, the BBTWINS project has made key developments in waste processing and valorization technologies, converting waste from the meat and fruit industries into resources that support a more sustainable, circular economy. One aspect of the research focused on ways to recycle by-products such as pig manure, skins, and bones from meat production, as well […]
In Belgium, the associations forming the Joint Heating Commission—ECFD, Eurofuel, FuelsEurope and UPEI—are urging policymakers to support renewable liquid fuels to meet the EU’s 2030, 2040, and 2050 climate targets. As the EU focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the associations emphasize that liquid fuels remain essential for rural, off-grid communities, providing an affordable, reliable energy source. […]
In Belgium, North Sea Port and Ghent-based Terra Mater BV are collaborating with the Brazilian group Petrom to produce sustainable aviation fuel and basic chemicals. Terra Mater will utilize its proprietary 2X Alcohol-to-Jet technology, developed in Ghent, for this venture. Under the agreement, Petrom, a major Brazilian petrochemical group, will supply Terra Mater with the […]
In Belgium, the collection of bio-waste became mandatory in EU Member States on January 1, 2024 following the Waste Framework Directive (WFD). However, the current capture across the EU27 (plus Norway and the UK) is only 5,112,788 metric tons per year, below 26% of the theoretical potential. The vast majority of bio-waste (garden and food […]
In Belgium, the CO2SMOS project, a Horizon 2020 initiative funded by the European Union, has undertaken an in-depth analysis of recent EU legislation shaping a policy framework for fossil-free chemicals. Building on these insights, the project recommends a targeted set of policy actions aimed at enabling the large-scale adoption of Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) […]
In Belgium, DHL Express and Shell signed a deal to drive sustainable air freight at Brussels Airport. The 1-year deal includes the delivery of 25 kt SAF into Brussels via pipeline to the airport. The SAF used is certified according to ISCC’s voluntary certification system “ISCC Plus” and is expected to reduce GHG by 80 […]
In Belgium, Zymofix has secured €2 million in funding led by High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), with participation from The Nest Family Office and VP Capital. This strategic investment will fuel Zymofix’s efforts to scale its proprietary fermentation technology, turning biomass residues into high-quality microorganisms for use in agricultural and industrial applications. Formerly known as N-Fix, Zymofix […]
In Belgium, the European Biodiesel Board (EBB) obtained last week a favorable judgement from the Court of Justice (case C-112/23 P), which rejected the appeal formed by Indonesian exporters PT Pelita Agung Agrindustri and PT Permata Hijau Palm Oleo against the judgement of the General Court delivered on December 14, 2022 (Case T-143/20). The ruling […]
