In Belgium, the European biomethane sector will receive an injection of €25 billion in private investments by 2030, according to a European Biogas Association (EBA) analysis released today. This represents a 30% increase compared to last year’s estimates. The 2nd edition of the Biomethane Investments Outlook forecasts €2.1 extra billion investments in the pipeline, but […]
In Belgium, China, will soon run out of waste oil, as demand from Europe and the US outstrips supply, a new Transport & Environment (T&E) study shows. Stratas Advisors’ research, on behalf of T&E, looks at the collection capacity of the world’s leading UCO producers and finds that China already exports more than half its […]
In the UK, H2 News reported that a tender for the development of a hydrogen valley in Belgium’s Wallonia region has been announced by the Walloon Administration. Published on May 29 2024, submissions must be completed by 21 June. The valley concept will encompass a comprehensive ecosystem where hydrogen production, storage and usage are all […]
In Belgium, the European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an Italian scheme to support a total of 4590 MW of new capacity for electricity production from renewable energy sources. The scheme contributes to the EU’s strategic objectives relating to the European Green Deal, while helping to end dependence on Russian fossil fuels […]
In Belgium, the European Commission is taking further steps to support the development of the European hydrogen market by launching work on a pilot mechanism. The new mechanism was created under the recently-adopted decarbonized gases and hydrogen package, and aims to accelerate investments by providing a clearer picture of the market situation of both off-takers […]
In Belgium, in the run-up to the European elections in which the environment is a key debating issue, new research points to 100% renewable Superethanol-E85 as a viable replacement for fossil fuels to reduce carbon dioxide emissions produced by transport. While the European Union adopted a regulation in 2023 which would effectively prevent the sale […]
In Belgium, Circular Bio-based Europe (CBE JU), co-funded by the European Union, published its 2024 call for project proposals. A total of $228 million will be dedicated to advancing competitive circular biobased industries in Europe across 18 topics, CBE JU said. CBE JU noted that its main objectives are to accelerate the innovation process and […]
In Belgium, the European Commission is awarding nearly €720 million to seven renewable hydrogen projects in Europe, selected through the first competitive bidding process under the European Hydrogen Bank. The funds for this auction come from the revenues of the EU Emissions Trading System. The winning bidders will produce renewable hydrogen in Europe and will […]
In Belgium, European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF), Qbic III and Flanders Future Tech Fund (FFTF) have joined forces to provide a significant boost to Ghent-based start-up AmphiStar. The funding round, led by ECBF, raised €6 million. This will allow AmphiStar to accelerate the industrialization of its biosurfactants range and strengthen its team. As AmphiStar gears up for full commercial deployment, […]
In Belgium, Syensqo has completed the acquisition of South Korean ceramides specialist JinYoung Bio, a move that expands the Syensqo’s beauty care portfolio. “This acquisition reflects our deep commitment to innovation and our focus on sustainable solutions leveraging the power of biotechnology. We are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the beauty industry, addressing […]
