News and events

Defining ‘waste and residues’

As part of the revision of the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive, the European Commission proposed a gradual phase-out of crop-based biofuels, which should be replaced by more “advanced biofuels” that do not compete with food crops.

Funding instruments for the bioeconomy

The Bio-based Industry Consortium (BIC) has published a new report on funding instruments for supporting the development of the European bioeconomy.

A new sustainable heating solution?

Looking for a more sustainable way to heat your home? A new study has found that fast pyrolysis bio-oil causes up to 95% less greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels.

Door closes on crop-based biofuels

MEPs have adopted tighter rules on crop-based biofuels as they look to increase the sustainable use of biomass in the EU.

Getting maximum value from biomass

The transition towards a ‘bioeconomy’ is key to combating climate change. Making products and energy from renewable, natural (and local) resources will help reduce our dependency on imported, fossil raw materials. Read More

Meet the team #1: BTG

BTG Biomass Technology Group BV (BTG) is an SME of engineers, researchers and consultants, which for the past 30 years has specialised in the process of converting biomass into useful fuels and energy. They are based in Enschede in the Netherlands.

Big step from lab towards market

BTG Biomass Technology Group has spent over 20 years perfecting the fast pyrolysis process, which transforms biomass into oil. And they’ve got pretty good at it. Since 2015, over 20 million litres of fast pyrolysis bio oil have been produced at the commercial Empyro plant in the Netherlands. Currently this liquid is used as a fuel, but a new process will enable further processing of the liquid to make more valuable bio-based products.