Tag Archives: Biomass

LANXESS shifts Botlek production to low-emission electricity for benzoic acid and derivatives

(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has transitioned production of benzoic acid, benzaldehyde, benzyl alcohol, and sodium benzoate at its Botlek site in the Netherlands to operate fully on low-emission electricity, removing fossil fuels from the process. The move reduces the carbon footprint … Read the full press release

Tetra Pak expands New Food offering with Swan Neck Bio collaboration to simplify fermentation and cut contamination risks

(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak has partnered with Swan Neck Bio to help food producers simplify and de-risk fermentation scale-up. The collaboration introduces DIRINOC™, a storable and certified starter culture that allows direct inoculation, removing the need for on-site propagation and … Read the full press release

Lenzing expands photovoltaic capacity with VERBUND to accelerate renewable energy transition and net-zero goals

IN BRIEF) Lenzing Group has expanded its photovoltaic capacity at its Austrian headquarters with the commissioning of a new 1.3 MWp plant in partnership with VERBUND, raising the site’s total PV output to 8.3 MWp. This move strengthens the company’s … Read the full press release

EIF Commits €75 Million to Serena Infra II for Green Infrastructure Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The EIF has invested €75 million in Serena Infra II—managed by Serena Industrial Partners—with a €250 million target to fund early‑stage sustainable mobility, water, social, digital infrastructure, and energy transition projects across Europe; supported by the EU’s InvestEU programme and … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Showcase Digital Innovations and Sustainable Solutions at LIGNA 2025

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ will present its latest innovations at LIGNA 2025, focusing on the ANDRITZ Smart Die, a tool designed to optimize pellet mill efficiency through real-time data analysis. The company will also showcase its extensive product portfolio, including solutions … Read the full press release

Arkema Transforms European Acrylic Thickener Production with Up to 30 Percent Bio-Based Content and 25 Percent Carbon Footprint Reduction

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has announced a comprehensive conversion of its European acrylic thickener product line to now include bio-based components. The new formulations boast up to 30% bio-based content and a product carbon footprint reduction of up to 25% compared … Read the full press release

Imerys Achieves Top CDP Climate Rating and Strong ESG Performance in 2024

(IN BRIEF) Imerys has been recognized with an A rating on the CDP Corporate Climate A List for 2024, an improvement from its B score in 2023, underscoring the company’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving Science-Based Targets … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval to Host Online Net Zero Event on Advancing the Circular Carbon Economy

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval will host an online Net Zero event on March 4th at 15:00 CET, bringing together experts to discuss the shift away from fossil carbon to a circular carbon economy. The event will explore how industries such … Read the full press release

NIB Provides EUR 33.5 Million Loan to Tønder Biogas for One of Europe’s Largest Biogas Facilities

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has signed a 16-year loan agreement worth DKK 250 million (EUR 33.5 million) with Tønder Biogas A/S to finance one of Europe’s largest biogas facilities in Tønder, Denmark. The plant, set to begin … Read the full press release

VTTI Unveils VIDA Bioenergy to Drive Growth in Europe’s Biomethane Market

(IN BRIEF) VTTI has launched VIDA bioenergy, a fully owned subsidiary focused on producing renewable energy by converting biomass into biomethane, biogenic CO2, and organic fertilizer. Led by CEO Lars Boetje, VIDA bioenergy will operate independently from VTTI, enabling flexibility … Read the full press release

Repsol and Volotea’s Strategic Partnership to Decarbonize Aviation with Sustainable Fuel

(IN BRIEF) Repsol and Volotea have formed a strategic partnership to supply over 6 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for Volotea flights from Spanish airports between 2025 and 2029. This collaboration is set to significantly reduce CO2 emissions … Read the full press release

University of St Andrews-Led Study Reveals Global Trend of Organism Size Reduction

(IN BRIEF) New research, led by the University of St Andrews and published in Science, reveals that organisms worldwide are shrinking in size due to a combination of species replacement and changes within species. The study, conducted by an international … Read the full press release

RWE Advances Growing Green Ambitions: Expands Renewable Energy Holdings and Achieves Strong Q1 Performance

(IN BRIEF) RWE, the European energy company, is rapidly implementing its Growing Green strategy with substantial investments in the first quarter of 2023. The company added 4.9 GW to its green portfolio, spending €8.0 billion on acquisitions, including the Con … Read the full press release

EBRD provides funding for Turkish firm’s innovative poultry waste power plant

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a loan of €25 million to Mav Elektrik, a Turkish energy company, to replace loans that funded the construction of the Arikcayiri biomass power plant. The plant is … Read the full press release

Otto Schacht, Kuehne + Nagel International AG: Kuehne+Nagel will use biofuel to save the emissions of 40,000 TEUs

First of several advanced biofuel volumes secured for Kuehne+Nagel’s biofuel concept Available to customers on any trade and on any service True decarbonisation by 100% CO2e avoidance (PRESS RELEASE) SCHINDELLEGI, 8-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne+Nagel (SWX: KNIN), one of the … Read the full press release

Otto Schacht, Kuehne + Nagel International AG : Kuehne+Nagel utilisera du biocarburant pour économiser les émissions de 40 000 EVP

Premier de plusieurs volumes de biocarburants avancés obtenus pour le concept de biocarburant de Kuehne+Nagel Disponible pour les clients sur tout commerce et sur tout service Véritable décarbonation en évitant 100% de CO2e (COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) SCHINDELLEGI, 8-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Ørsted to set carbon capture goals at its wood chip-fired combined heat and power plants

(PRESS RELEASE) FREDERICIA, 13-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Ørsted (CPH: ORSTED), a Danish leading operator of offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants, has announced a new 2025 goal of capturing and storing 400,000 tonnes … Read the full press release

Ørsted setzt sich Ziele für die CO2-Abscheidung in seinen mit Holzschnitzeln befeuerten Blockheizkraftwerken

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) FREDERICIA, 13-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Ørsted (CPH: ORSTED), ein führender dänischer Betreiber von Offshore- und Onshore-Windparks, Solarparks, Energiespeicheranlagen und Bioenergieanlagen, hat dies bekannt gegeben ein neues Ziel für 2025, 400.000 Tonnen Kohlenstoff pro Jahr abzuscheiden und zu speichern, basierend … Read the full press release

Solvay to use biomass to cut CO₂ emissions related to energy production at its soda ash plant in Devnya, Bulgaria

(PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 23-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay (EBR:SOLB), an international chemical company, has announced plans to cut 20% of its CO2 emissions related to energy production activities at its largest European soda ash plant in Devnya, Bulgaria by adapting … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut partners with Bloom Biorenewables to explore potential for converting chocolate manufacturing processes into reusable material

(PRESS RELEASE) ZÜRICH, 18-Feb-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Barry Callebaut announces that it has joined forces with MassChallenge participant Bloom Biorenewables Ltd to investigate how side streams from chocolate manufacturing processes could support the fight against climate change and help Barry … Read the full press release