Tag: Netherlands

Argent Energy launches Europe’s largest bio-based, technical-grade glycerine facility in Port of Amsterdam

October 3, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In the Netherlands, Argent Energy officially launched Europe’s largest facility dedicated to producing bio-based, technical-grade glycerine at its Port of Amsterdam site. The state-of-the-art refinery will upgrade crude glycerine, a by-product of Argent’s waste-based biodiesel process, into 99.7% pure technical-grade glycerine. This development, set to produce 50,000 tons of bio-based glycerine, provides chemical producers, for […]

InnoEnergy invests in lignin separation firm LignEasy

September 16, 2024 | Rebecca Gendron

In the Netherlands, InnoEnergy has made a €1-million (US $1.1 million) investment in biobased materials pioneer, LignEasy. LignEasy’s technology separates lignin for use in high-value applications such as plywood, construction materials, biobased components in plastics and packaging, providing sustainable alternatives to fossil-based products. Each year, over 15 million tons of lignin are burned by European […]

AIDA Cruises pursues biofuel future in pilot test with 100% renewable fuel

September 10, 2024 | Jim Kendrick

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports AIDA Cruises refueled its cruise ship “AIDAprima” in Rotterdam with 100% renewable Bio Marine Fuel as part of its ongoing effort to evaluate alternative fuels that reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 85%. This biofuel, sourced from organic waste and provided by VARO Energy, is being tested during […]

EU tightens hydrogen subsidy rules amid Chinese competition concerns

September 4, 2024 | Jim Kendrick

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 […]

Wheely good idea: BBB Cycling launches line of biobased bike accessories

September 2, 2024 | Rebecca Gendron

In the Netherlands, bike gear and accessories company BBB Cycling has introduced a line of plant-based bike care products. Sold under the simple brand name Bio, the line of assembly, maintenance, and cleaning products biodegrade within 28 days and are free of petrochemicals and microplastics. Examples include the BioSeal tire sealant, which is manufactured from […]

OCI sells Texas blue ammonia project to Woodside Energy for $2.35 billion

August 7, 2024 | Jim Kendrick

In The Netherlands, OCI Global announced the sale of its Clean Ammonia project in Beaumont, Texas, to Woodside Energy Group Ltd for $2.35 billion. The project, which aims to produce 1.1 million metric tonnes of low-carbon ammonia annually, is under construction and is expected to be operational by 2025. The Beaumont project will utilize Linde’s […]

NoPalm raises €5 million for palm oil alternative

July 29, 2024 | Rebecca Gendron

In the Netherlands, palm oil alternative startup NoPalm Ingredients has raised €5 million (US$5.4 million) to accelerate scale up of its biotech-enabled yeast oils. Founded in 2021 by Lars Langhout and Professor Dr. Jeroen Hugenholtz, NoPalm Ingredients aims to address the environmental and supply chain challenges of conventional palm oil, which is found in 60% […]

Avantium leads consortium developing PEF yarns for biobased beds

July 22, 2024 | Rebecca Gendron

In the Netherlands, biobased polyethylene furanoate producer Avantium has partnered with Auping, Monosuisse, and Antex to develop PEF-based yarns for use in Auping mattresses. Avantium will lead the development, production, supply, and recycling of PEF, while Monosuisse and Antex will focus on developing different types of PEF yarns. Auping will test the design and manufacturing […]

Sustainable Fuel Plant Group lands $131M green loan for 40MW of biomethane capacity

July 18, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In the Netherlands, RenewablesNow reports Sustainable Fuel Plant Group has landed $131.2 million to build two 20MW biomethane plants in the country, bringing the company’s total production capacity to 800 MWh annually. ABN Amro Bank and ING together with Zencap Asset Management SWEN Capital Partners provided the green loan for the project development. SFP is […]

Dutch standards agency lanuches marine biofuel blending standard