In the Netherlands, renewable chemicals producer Avantium has successfully completed the commissioning of the purification unit at its furandicarboxylic acid Flagship Plant in Delfzijl. With the purification unit now commissioned, all major process units of the plant have been successfully commissioned. The successful commissioning of the purification unit follows the previously announced start-up of the […]
In the Netherlands, Queen Máxima visited the country’s far east province to learn about biobased construction materials, even getting hands on with the farm work despite her posh outfit. Known for her work in financial inclusion and economic development, the senior royal drove a tractor and took part in harvesting and baling of hemp fiber that […]
In the Netherlands, the Deterra® Drug Disposal Pouch from Accredo Packaging has won several packaging awards for its use of Braskem’s 50% or more I’m green™ biobased polymer. Developed by Verde Technologies, the pouch is designed to deactivate unused medications, preventing drug diversion and mitigating the risk of pharmaceuticals leaching into groundwater and waterways. The […]
In the Netherlands, Perpetual Next has appointed Kreston ME Consulting (KMEC) to undertake a comprehensive feasibility study into the development of a bio-methanol production facility and regional commercial platform in the United Arab Emirates. The appointment represents an important next step in Perpetual Next’s assessment of the UAE as a potential location for the deployment […]
In the Netherlands, Birjo II, owned by DK Shipping, is a large barge used for transporting biofuels on Dutch inland waterways. It is primarily used for transporting biodiesel from Sunoil’s production facility in Kampen to its storage locations, while also carrying out direct deliveries to customers. By transitioning from fossil fuel to B100, the barge […]
In the Netherlands, Platts reports European ethanol producers are rushing to secure fourth-quarter corn supplies as heatwaves damage crops and the Russia-Ukraine war disrupts traditional import routes. EU corn production for 2026-27 is forecast at 52.5 million metric tons, down 4.3 million tons from the previous year, with France, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Romania reporting […]
In the Netherlands, Exolum has completed the acquisition of a minority stake in SeaSeaS Amsterdam, a project developing a multimodal CO₂ export terminal at the Port of Amsterdam. The transaction will help accelerate the development of infrastructure designed to connect industrial emitters in the Amsterdam region and other parts of the Netherlands and Germany with […]
In the Netherlands, KLM, together with SkyNRG and invited guests, marks the start of construction of the first facility in the Netherlands fully dedicated to the production of SAF, alternative aviation fuel. This milestone officially kicks off construction of the plant, developed by SkyNRG, and represents an important step in scaling up SAF production in […]
In the Netherlands, Keller Kitchens has won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award for its enduura® elba kitchen cabinet system, which uses biobased chipboard made with a tannin-based binder that is derived from tree bark and produced without added formaldehyde. The surface layer also incorporates renewable resources, with melamine resin produced largely using Dutch biogas. […]
In the Netherlands, design studio Artefilo has unveiled a series of home objects made from biobased and reclaimed materials, including elephant grass blended with recycled plastic, reclaimed wood fibers, brick dust, and salvaged hospital cabinetry. Artefilo told Yanko Design that elephant grass and recycled plastic create ceramic-like surfaces without relying on virgin clay or new […]
