A group of companies, including the Port of Rotterdam Authority, made a number of recommendations for the smarter use of biomass on 20 June. Namely, DSM, AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals, FrieslandCampina, Suikerunie, Gasunie, Groen Gas Nederland, ECN, Energy Academy Europe and the Port of Rotterdam Authority presented a report on this issue to Ed Nijpels, Chair of the Klimaatberaad (Climate Debate), which is responsible for the future Climate Agreement.
The companies called for the development of a new incentive scheme to drive the combined generation of green raw materials and sustainable energy. The first promising innovations have already started in the Netherlands. For a structural roll-out, industry needs legislation that continues to advance the multiple uses of biomass.
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The companies saw opportunities for innovative technologies such as biorefinery, waste-to-chemicals, gasification and the reclaiming of minerals from animal manure.
In this processes, high-quality raw materials are first extracted from the biomass, including minerals, proteins and fibres, and, within the same process, renewable or green gas is generated.
This gas contains renewable carbons, from which sustainable materials can also be made. Waste and biomass can also be used to create new raw materials and products, reducing CO2.