Highlights from the 4th Central European Biomass Conference
The 4th Central European Biomass Conference was held from 18 to 22 January in Graz, Austria, attracting 1.100 visitors from 45 countries. Besides showcasing…
From meadow to methane: robots to increase biomass utilization
An innovative technology concept for harvesting grass from lowlands is underway in Denmark. Farmer John Doe sits in his Grassbots control center. A high…
Empyro BV breaks ground of its biomass to liquid pyrolysis plant
This week Empyro BV has announced that the construction of its pyrolysis oil production plant has started at the AkzoNobel site in Hengelo (The…
Parliament calls for binding CO2 goals and 30% renewable energy target by 2030
In its resolution adopted yesterday by 341 votes to 263, the European Parliament calls on the Commission and EU countries, to set a 2030…
Mercedes-Benz will run fleet tests with Clariant’s Sunliquid 20 cellulosic ethanol
Muttenz, January 29, 2014 – A fuel of the future is being introduced to the streets in a fleet test launched by the joined…
Advanced biorefining still has great potentials in Europe
European countries are still among the global leaders in advanced biobased economy. Therefore, they have an enormous potential in creating growth, innovation and jobs…
BE-Sustainable Magazine issue 1-2014 is online: focus on biogas and energy crops
BE-Sustainable Magazine January 2014 In this issue: Perennial energy crops no longer “a should” but “a must”…
The advanced biofuels sector concerned by the EU climate and energy package
PRESS-RELEASE – The advanced biofuel sector is committed to heavily invest in Europe, create jobs and bring significant environmental benefits, if regulation enables. The…
EU announces 2030 climate and energy framework
A reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40% below the 1990 level, an EU-wide binding target for renewable energy of at least 27%,…
Wood heating offers many regional benefits
The PromoBio project – Promotion of Regional Bioenergy Initiatives, co-funded by the Intelligent Energy for Europe Program, aims at providing concrete support to local…
