In China, Palm Oil Magazine reports Quantum Commodity Intelligence data shows biodiesel exports to Europe fell 91% in July compared to June at just 9,835 metric tons following the imposition of anti-dumping duties by the European Commission. That was the lowest level seen since April 2021. There are concerns however about gaps in the rules […]
In South Africa, the European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson, South Africa’s Minister for Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Minister of Department of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau have announced two European Union grants for a total of US$35.4 million in support of South Africa’s green hydrogen agenda. Commissioner Kadri Simson, said: “The […]
In China, Big Wind reports China’s biodiesel industry began refocusing on domestic markets after the European Union imposed anti-dumping duties of 12.8% to 36.4% on Chinese biodiesel exports in July. The duties, which affected nearly 90% of China’s biodiesel exports—1.8 million tonnes in 2023—have severely impacted trade with the EU, which had relied on China […]
In the Netherlands, Reuters reports the European Commission is tightening regulations to ensure EU hydrogen subsidies prioritize European companies, responding to concerns about competition from cheaper Chinese imports. This move coincides with the upcoming launch of the next round of funding for green hydrogen projects, aiming to bolster Europe’s domestic industry. EU climate policy chief […]
In New York, MarineLink reported that two-thirds of European green shipping fuel projects are at risk, according to a new Transport & Environment (T&E) study. T&E’s mapping of green hydrogen projects across Europe shows that nearly 4% of European shipping could run on green e-fuels by 2030. But fuel suppliers appear to be reluctant to […]
In Belgium, Reuters reported that France and Germany have called on the European Union to adopt stricter checks on overseas suppliers of biofuel as the EU investigates allegations of fraud in imports from Asia. The report noted that the European biodiesel industry has complained of a surge in imports from China which it believes involve […]
In Spain, the PROSPLIGN project – PROSPecting natural LIGNin biodiversity towards unlocking value-added bioactive motifs and molecules – a European funded Research and Innovation Action project, officially kicked off in Dublin recently. The key project objective is to apply state-of-the-art methodologies to prospect the bioactivity potential of lignin – a natural, abundant and sustainable biopolymer […]
In Germany, EU funded BIORECER project, currently in its 18th month, aims to increase the use and to improve the environmental sustainability and traceability of biological raw materials for the bio-based industry. The project additionally assesses novel value chains based on biological feedstocks, including organic by-products, waste and wastewater, in a BioResources Innovation Ecosystem Living-Lab (BRIE-LL). […]
In Europe, the European Innovation Council Work Programme 2024 will provide €50 million in aid to startups and small businesses scaling alternative protein production, with a focus on precision fermentation. The funds are part of the Horizon Europe program, which aims to increase the efficiency and sustainability of EU’s food chain. According to vegconomist, companies […]
