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𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗤𝘂𝗼 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Read what are the current debates around feedstock sustainability systems, and limitations of RED II and RED III, FSC and PEFC. 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/dgjknBdD Torben Halfer and Hendrik Bauer have some recommendations for project developers in store. 💡 ”One example of a new system created in 2018 is the SURE-EU system. This and similar schemes claim to be able to cover all solid and gaseous biomasses from A to Z and their entire supply chains. The crux of the matter when choosing certification systems is that most systems are only recognized for certain biomasses or do not have an EU-wide scope”, the interviewee Hendrik states. Check out our full interview at biochar-zero.com. ⁉️Which biomass sustainability systems do you think are best for biochar industry?

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲: Industries transitioning to sustainable products show urgency for chemical manufacturers to act. Electric vehicle companies have rapidly increased shareholder value, rivaling traditional car makers. Similarly, incumbent utility valuations fell as renewable energy emerged. Chemical companies must focus on sustainable markets to avoid being overtaken. New markets feature steep supply functions, leading to substantial profits and low volatility for early low-cost players. Different technologies with varying costs are needed to meet sustainable demand. Mechanical recycling offers low costs and environmental benefits but struggles with mixed and contaminated waste, necessitating additional higher-cost technologies for high-performance applications like packaging. 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Secure agreements to ensure demand for higher-cost sustainable products, reducing investment risks compared to cheaper fossil fuel-based products. 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬: Recycling is economically and environmentally safer. Biomass is an alternative but varies significantly in cost and emissions, especially in Europe. First-generation biomass is criticized, and switching to second-generation biomass often raises costs. 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫: Sustainable feedstock like biomass and waste is limited and highly demanded. Expanding recycling requires new technologies for mixed and contaminated waste. Securing long-term, advantaged access to feedstock is crucial before lower-cost sources are locked up. 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: Multiple viable technologies exist; feedstock access is more critical. Companies should start with good technologies and focus on building feedstock access and securing offtake agreements. #chemicalindustry #chemical #technology #industrytrends #delvens #weforschen

🔥 Hot off the press: our new brief on "Fueling a Low-Carbon Biofuel Future in Minnesota." As a top-five producer of ethanol and biodiesel in the U.S., policymakers, fuel producers, farmers, and communities in Minnesota will be influential in the country’s ability to lower agricultural emissions and deliver low-carbon energy for liquid fuel-reliant transportation modes. Explore insights from our 2023 roundtable in Minneapolis focused on the low-carbon fuels opportunity and its associated market, regulatory, and technological challenges in Minnesota. #lowcarbonfuels #cleanenergy 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9Dc-rdN

No biofuel without paperwork | A deep-dive into the new certification requirements for alternative marine fuels   How do you certify the ‘well-to-wake’ greenhouse gas intensity factor for sustainable marine fuels? This may not be the easiest conversation starter at a family reception, but that doesn’t make it less important: The EU has an ambitious green agenda that among other targets has aimed at the adoption of biofuels and Power-to-X marine fuels. Crucially, in order to actually obtain the benefits – and avoid the financial penalties under the FuelEU – shipping companies will need to consider the complex and detailed requirements on fuel certification. I’m therefore happy to have written this newsletter on this topic together with Johan Casper Hennings, Morten Berggreen as part of our #FuelEU series.   In the newsletter, we cover the main certification requirements under the regulation but also provide some legal commentary on the new FAQ provided by the EU Commission which provides some interesting guidance on the calculation of the greenhouse has intensity factor relating to in-/outbound trades. These issues have already been discussed on this site by other experts in this field such as Daniel Barcarolo from Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, Risto-Juhani Kariranta from Ahti Consulting and others whom we owe a lot of insight on the calculations and market dynamics. The FAQ may very well significantly impact the distribution of various forms of bio-blends on in/outbound and intra-EU voyages – as stakeholders seek to obtain the optimal setup.     If anything, it is getting increasingly important that the bunker suppliers and buyers start taking the FuelEU regulation seriously. The adoption of biofuel in itself - as well as the features of the FuelEU Regulation – will require specific changes in the fuel supply contracts. As we have started drafted and negotiated these at Gorrissen Federspiel, we have also in this newsletter provided some comments on the need for such contractual amendments. Whether sellers and buyers will agree on the final wording is another matter ...   Enjoy the read: https://lnkd.in/dK_S__P5

#Biochar offers a sustainable alternative to #coal in the #iron and #steel industries. With higher heating value and carbon sequestration potential, it reduces CO2 emissions. However, challenges include higher costs, inconsistent quality, and the need for process modifications and reliable biomass supply.

Biomethane production call for evidence today We have barely scratched the surface, these are the key developments: - never burn raw biogas - never vent Bio-CO2 (obviously, why would you do that?) - never burn diesel (the new Scania 6 x 2 Bio-CNG on the road this year) - Reverse Compression means there is now always capacity for every project - National Gas have reformed the process and technical solution for injecting biomethane into the NTS and its transformational (we have 24 potential projects, bigger capacity, economies of scale, no propane) - Future Biogas Ltd Carbon Harvest is a great for de-carbonisation today alongside supporting the farming industry - ECH4, Bio-SNG on the way - Green gases sorts the Dunkelflaute (no Plan B that makes any sense for electricity consumers) Exciting times for green gases and the gas grid https://lnkd.in/euUxCjgU

Honeywell’s Fischer-Tropsch (FT) Unicracking technology takes liquids and waxes from processed biomass – including leftovers from crops, wood waste or food scraps – and can be used to produce SAF that complies with the strict standards of the aviation industry and with a lower environmental impact. “As demand for SAF continues to grow, the aviation industry is challenged by limited supplies of traditional SAF feedstocks such as vegetable oils, animal fats and waste oils,” said Ken West, president and CEO of Honeywell Energy and Sustainability Solutions. “When combined with the existing Fischer-Tropsch process, our new technology will expand the feedstock options available in the industry to sources that are more plentiful, ultimately helping improve our customers’ ability to produce SAF.” https://lnkd.in/g64STGYC

Chiba Plant of Dow-Mitsui Polychemicals Co., Ltd. Earns ISCC PLUS Certification In May, the Chiba Plant of Dow-Mitsui Polychemicals Co., Ltd. achieved the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS). About ISCC PLUS: ISCC PLUS is a certification system that ensures sustainable raw materials like biomass are properly managed throughout the supply chain. It primarily covers the use of biomass and recycled materials in products sold globally. Implications of the Certification: This certification enables Dow-Mitsui Polychemicals to produce and market ISCC PLUS-certified products. The biomass and recycled materials are allocated using the mass balance approach, a method recognized by the ISCC PLUS system. This approach distributes the proportion of sustainable inputs across products made from both sustainable and non-sustainable materials. Certified Products: • Products: Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer (EVA) • Product Names: MIRASON™, EVAFLEX™ (note: certain grades may not qualify) The release date for these certified products will be announced later. Commitment: Dow-Mitsui Polychemicals is committed to adhering to ISCC PLUS standards, complying with the latest regulations, and avoiding double-counting of environmental contributions.

BASF has launched a new biomass-balanced ecoflex® biopolymer for the packaging industry, using renewable feedstocks like waste biomass instead of fossil materials. This ecoflex® F Blend C1200 BMB is certified compostable and has a 60% lower carbon footprint than the traditional version. This biopolymer supports a circular economy by facilitating organic waste recycling and reducing fossil fuel dependence. It enables packaging companies to maintain high product quality and performance without altering current manufacturing processes or incurring extra costs. Read more about how this innovation is reshaping sustainable packaging: https://lnkd.in/dR_YZWmA #coatings #coatingsindustry #WeareBASF

Chiba Plant of Dow-Mitsui Polychemicals Co., Ltd. Earns ISCC PLUS Certification In May, the Chiba Plant of Dow-Mitsui Polychemicals Co., Ltd. achieved the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS). About ISCC PLUS: ISCC PLUS is a certification system that ensures sustainable raw materials like biomass are properly managed throughout the supply chain. It primarily covers the use of biomass and recycled materials in products sold globally. Implications of the Certification: This certification enables Dow-Mitsui Polychemicals to produce and market ISCC PLUS-certified products. The biomass and recycled materials are allocated using the mass balance approach, a method recognized by the ISCC PLUS system. This approach distributes the proportion of sustainable inputs across products made from both sustainable and non-sustainable materials. Certified Products: • Products: Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer (EVA) • Product Names: MIRASON™, EVAFLEX™ (note: certain grades may not qualify) The release date for these certified products will be announced later. Commitment: Dow-Mitsui Polychemicals is committed to adhering to ISCC PLUS standards, complying with the latest regulations, and avoiding double-counting of environmental contributions.