In Belgium, Belgium-based Turkish technology company SynPet Technologies announced the construction of its first commercial recycling plant in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. The €300 million investment follows thirteen years of research and development into a greener and more cost-efficient form of plastic recycling, capable of processing waste that cannot be recycled with current methods such […]
In Belgium, alternative protein company Paleo has announced a “strategic refocusing” of its operations to concentrate on its core research and development. The company, which uses precision fermentation to produce animal-free heme proteins for plant-based meat and fish alternatives, will significantly reduce its Belgium-based staff located at the R&D Center in Leuven. The company flagged […]
In Belgium, Syensqo has introduced a new biobased polymer technology that enables fabric softeners to deliver long-lasting fragrance and softness benefits. Dubbed Easysoft PA, the additive also enables formulators to respond to consumer demands while capturing opportunities for premiumization. According to Syensqo, fragrance is the top purchase driver in fabric care, shaping consumer loyalty and […]
In Belgium, ePURE has submitted its reply to the EU public consultation on the CO2 emissions standards for cars and vans regulation. The reply to the public consultation is structured around six priorities: · The CO2 for cars and vans review should respect technology neutrality and recognize all alternatives based on GHG emission reduction · […]
In Belgium, EnviTec Biogas, together with Byont, a leading Dutch energy provider based in Hengelo, has signed its first contract for the construction of a biogas upgrading plant with CO2 liquefaction in Belgium. “The plant will be connected to an existing biogas facility and, upon its scheduled completion in July 2026, will inject 735 Nm³/h […]
In Belgium, global biofuels production emits 16% more CO2 than the fossil fuels it replaces, a new Cerulogy report on behalf of Transport & Environment shows. The same land could feed 1.3 billion people, while using just 3% of that land for solar panels would produce the same amount of energy. With demand set to […]
In Belgium, a new report from the Renewable Carbon Institute says using first-generation biomass for non-food applications strengthens food security by increasing overall availability of feedstock and market stability. At the same time, it also delivers valuable protein-rich by-products addressing the most critical needs for human and animal nutrition. The ability to shift crops between […]
In Belgium, Mars announced that all ten of its Mars Snacking factories in Europe are now fully powered by renewable energy. This milestone was achieved after years of investments into its European manufacturing footprint, including €1.5 bn invested over the past five years. The company invested in its first European windfarm in 2016, and over […]
In Belgium, the European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an amendment to an existing German renewable energy scheme, originally approved in December 2022. The amendment will increase the budget of the biomass and biogas support scheme by €7.9 billion. The amendment will increase the tender volume, introduce a dedicated quota for biomass […]
In Belgium, European ethanol biorefineries produced more food and animal feed than fuel in 2024, according to audited data released today by ePURE, the European renewable ethanol association. ePURE members – representing 85% of EU installed ethanol production capacity – and other European producers of renewable ethanol produced 6.9 million metric tons of food and […]
