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 […]
In Belgium, ENGIE continues building its European biomethane production platform, in line with its objectives and those of the EU. Belgium will now benefit from ENGIE’s expertise in integrating biomethane into the local gas network, a first for the country. In 2023, ENGIE has set an ambitious goal: to produce 10 TWh of biomethane per […]
In Belgium, the European Commission has approved a €500 million aid scheme to support investments in new biofuel production capacities. The scheme was approved under Temporary crisis and transition framework (TCTF) for State aid measures, adopted by the Commission at March 9, 2023 and modified to November 20, 2023 and to May 2, 2024. Under […]
In Belgium, Naplasol has acquired mycoprotein company Mycorena and plans to begin producing Mycorena’s mycoprotein, Promyc, at its industrial facility in Bree. The move enables Naplasol to offer a wider range of sustainable solutions for the food, pet food and feed industries. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Naplasol produces essential proteins via […]
In Belgium, EcoCeres announced it made its initial delivery of 10 million liters of Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene sustainable aviation fuel to the Evos Ghent terminal. This marks a significant milestone in EcoCeres’ expansion into Europe and begins their collaboration with Evos, a leader in jet fuel storage and handling. Evos […]
In Belgium, in a pre-disclosure document published Friday, the European Commission announced it will impose provisional anti-dumping duties on Chinese HVO and FAME imports in four weeks’ time, ranging between 12.8% and 36.4%. In the meantime, EBB will ask for automatic registration of imports during the pre-disclosure stage, bringing some relief to the hard-hit EU […]
