In Belgium, Belgian biosurfactants developer AmphiStar has been awarded €12.5m in funding following the European Innovation Council’s (EIC) latest evaluation round. The award follows a highly competitive multi-stage application and interview process, which saw EIC consider nearly 1000 proposals from European startups, and recognises the strong technological proposition and business model AmphiStar has developed over […]
In Belgium, ePure says that according to several media reports, EU officials have confirmed that ethanol is not included in the scope of the July 28 EU-US trade agreement. Likewise, ethanol is not mentioned in either the White House fact sheet or the European Commission fact sheet on the deal. As the details of the […]
In Belgium, C-biotech has developed materials from hemp-fiber skins and mycelium for modular construction applications. The company’s sandwich panels feature skins made of C-hemp – C-biotech’s hemp and natural binders composite that is rigid; satin-finished; and UV-, moisture-, fire- and abrasion-resistant –surrounding a mycelium core. Each panel is also carbon-negative, removing approximately 7.6 kg of […]
In Belgium, NYK has commenced the continuous use of bio-LNG fuel on its LNG-powered car carriers. The bio-LNG is supplied by Titan Supply B.V. (Titan) at the port of Zeebrugge in Belgium. The first vessel to receive the fuel was Daisy Leader on June 15, and the second was Sumire Leader on July 18. Titan […]
In Belgium, the European Commission has concluded its examination of fraud allegations notified by the German authorities in 2023 in relation to biodiesel imports from China. The Commission identified some systemic weaknesses in the way certification audits have been conducted and is taking action to address these issues. Nevertheless, the information gathered did not allow […]
In Belgium, more than one year after entry into force of the CO₂ emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles (Regulation (EU) 2024/1610), in force since 26 June, with legal effect from July 1, 2024 pursuant to Article 5, the European Commission has yet to follow up on the commitment outlined in Recital 17 to assess […]
In Belgium, Ontex Group NV has introduced diapers made with biobased superabsorbent polymers. This new material will gradually and incrementally replace virgin fossil-based plastic SAP in the core absorbent component, helping lower the carbon footprint of the product while maintaining performance. This step aligns with Ontex’s commitment to embedding good, scalable sustainability practices into every […]
In Belgium, a bio-based surfactant startup AmphiStar has raised $13.5 million. The funding, which included a $10.8 million equity investment and $2.7 million grant from European Innovation Council, pushes AmphiStar’s total funding to over $26 million. Earlier backers include CBE-JU initiatives, regional grants, and a pre-series A round involving ECBF, Qbic, and PMV. The company’s […]
In Belgium, M-Lex reports Lantmännen argued in front of a European Union court that its defense rights were breached during the European Commission’s investigation into alleged anti-trust ethanol price benchmarking manipulation that would see its fine of 47. 7 million euros overturned. The company says that its rights were breached when the EC settled with […]
In Belgium, The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) is calling on the European Union to transform its upcoming Bioeconomy Strategy into a comprehensive industrial strategy. Cefic argues that the bioeconomy holds untapped potential to boost Europe’s industrial competitiveness, enhance circularity, and secure access to sustainable resources. In a newly released position paper, Cefic outlines a […]
