In Belgium, D-CRBN, a deep-tech company developing electrified plasma technology to recycle CO₂ and hydrocarbons into circular carbon molecules, recentlys announced the successful closing of its €17.5 million Series A investment round. The round was led by Astaia, with participation from follow-on investors SFPIM and the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund. The proceeds will support […]
In Belgium, the Commissioner’s recent statement to the European Parliament on sustainable biofuels, Farm Europe has written to Commissioner Tzitzikóstas to recall that EU crop-based biofuels should be fully included in the category of sustainable biofuels. They do not carry a high indirect land-use change (ILUC) risk, have not contributed to higher food prices or […]
In Belgium, the European Commission has officially launched the Biomethane Mechanism, a key initiative under the EU Energy and Raw Materials Platform. Designed to accelerate the growth of Europe’s biomethane market, the mechanism is a voluntary, free of charge and innovative tool. The mechanism aims to help companies, investors and other stakeholders to find partners, […]
In Belgium, EU-funded BioUPGRADE project integrated computational biology, genomics and material sciences to develop biotechnology’s potential in sustainable manufacturing, focusing on biocatalysts (enzymes) that convert renewable fibres into high-value products. BioUPGRADE’s advanced enzymes that tailor the natural structure of biomass to make it suitable for a wider range of uses, such as packaging materials, conductive […]
In Belgium, the EU has set a clear path toward 2030 targets and an ambitious 90% net GHG reduction by 2040, a critical piece of the puzzle is missing: long-term, binding regulatory certainty for road transport. The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing biodiesel (FAME& HVO) and bioSAF producers in the EU, calls on the ministers […]
In Belgium, the current scramble for biofuel feedstocks to combat high oil prices could see biofuel consumption globally rise by 30% this year and a staggering 70% by 2030, a new T&E study shows. This risks putting severe pressure on global food prices with vegetable oil prices already at a post-2022 peak. T&E warns governments […]
In Belgium, European Biodiesel Board (EBB) has published its 2025-2026 Statistical Report, providing a comprehensive overview of biodiesel production, consumption, feedstock use, and trade developments across the EU. As the leading industry association for European biodiesel (FAME & HVO) and bioSAF (HEFA) producers, EBB’s report offers insights into the role of biodiesel and bioSAF in […]
In Belgium, production and use of renewable ethanol from ePURE members and other EU producers reduced greenhouse-gas emissions by an average of nearly 82% compared to fossil fuels in 2025, according to newly certified data. This record-high sustainability score for renewable ethanol represents a 16-year trend of European renewable ethanol approaching carbon-neutrality. It also confirms […]
In Belgium, CBE JU 2026 call for project proposals is now open for submission. A total of €170.7 million across 13 topics will support the development and scale-up of competitive circular bio-based industries in Europe. All stakeholders of the circular bio-based sector are invited to apply by 22 September 2026 at 17:00 CET. The call […]
In Belgium, Politico reports NATO is increasingly supporting renewable and alternative energy sources as part of its long-term security strategy, emphasizing that reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels can strengthen military resilience and energy independence. A NATO-backed study highlighted the benefits of renewable-powered military camps, including greater energy efficiency and reduced fuel imports. The push […]
