Regulation
Europe’s Largest Biogas Producer Deems EU Targets Unattainable
Ole Hvelplund, chief executive of Danish biomethane producer Nature Energy –Europe’s largest biogas producer– has deemed the EU’s attest wishes to significantly boost production unachievable.
Ban On Russian Wood Pellet Exports Would Have Consequences On Waste
Starting July 10, the Russian wood pellet exports to Europe will be completely stopped. From this date, EU sanctions will come into effect, limiting the supply of wood products from Russia and Belarus. This is the main market for Russian…
Biogas And Biomethane Supply Chains Can Leak Twice As Much Methane
Many countries are replacing heavily carbon-emitting sources of energy, like natural gas, coal and oil, with biomethane and biogas, which are produced from the breakdown of organic matter and release less of both CO2 and methane, making them greener energy…
FDA Reconsiders BPA
The FDA has reportedly agreed to reconsider the safety of bisphenol A (BPA) in polycarbonate, metal can coatings, and other food-contacting materials. This is a response to a petition filed by a coalition of healthcare professionals, scientists, and public health…
EU To Place Restrictions On Thousands Of Toxic Chemicals
The food packaging, cosmetics, toys and construction industries are still using thousands of potentially harmful chemicals. Now, according to a new action plan revealed by the European Commission on Monday 25 April, these could face restrictions soon.
Why Europe also needs to count on sustainable bioenergy: IEA Bioenergy
Paul Bennett, chair of the executive committee of IEA Bioenergy talks about the advantages of contributing to bioenergy.