Ministers held via video conference an informal policy debate on how to make the most of the EU’s recovery plan to achieve a more dynamic, resilient and competitive European industry through investments in the green transition.
In 2019, the Netherlands doubled its wood pellet imports to a new record of 1.22 million metric tons (MMT). Imports are forecast to double again this year based on Dutch power companies’ co-firing plans. The majority of Dutch pellets were sourced from the Baltic States, followed by Russia and the United States as the leading non-European suppliers. The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management has requested two Dutch government agencies investigate the long-term role of biomass for the circular economy and whether or not it is necessary to implement a new sustainability framework for biomass.
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These 5 new and updated factsheets provide an overview of bioenergy in Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Serbia and Germany.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Annual Energy Outlook 2020 projects that U.S. biofuel production will slowly grow through 2050, primarily driven by economic and policy factors. In the Reference case, which reflects current laws and regulations, biofuels production in 2050 is 18% higher than 2019 levels.
Global trends in population growth and dietary changes show that the overall demand for food will continue to increase, and there are risks of natural resource degradation and scarcity due to increased competition and climate change.
The aim of the tender study "Biorefinery pathways and outlook for deployment" is to provide an outlook for integrated biorefineries. The study will raise awareness for the wide range of bio-based products and biorefinery pathways that can produce them.
Using recovered CO2 as a feedstock can boost growth and lower emissions. The market could be worth trillions of dollars. Governments and business leaders can help make this promise a reality.
The joint OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook provides market projections for major agricultural commodities, biofuels and fish. Each yearly edition contains a special country or regional focus. This year's Special Feature will focus on agricultural development in Latin America.
The European Commission’s latest reports on gas and electricity markets, which cover the second quarter of 2019, have just been published, containing a wide range of data about supply and usage of electricity and gas in the EU.
An EU-funded project aims to develop and implement a circular economy approach for products and services which will get consumers more involved in design and production, supports sustainable consumption, increases recycling and reuse, and cuts waste.
