Tag: Belgium

European Commission fines ethanol producer Lantmännen $52.4 million over ethanol benchmarks cartel

European Commission fines ethanol producer Lantmännen $52.4 million over ethanol benchmarks cartel

December 16, 2023 |

In Belgium, the European Commission has fined Lantmännen ek för and its subsidiary Lantmännen Biorefineries AB around $52.4 million for participating in a cartel concerning the wholesale price formation mechanism for ethanol in Europe.   The body explained that this decision follows the adoption of a settlement decision against Abengoa in 2021 and the closure […]

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Transport & Environment report calls for greater transparency of EU’s UCO imports

Transport & Environment report calls for greater transparency of EU’s UCO imports

December 14, 2023 |

In Belgium, Europe currently imports four-fifths (80%) of the used cooking oil that it uses as fuel for cars, trucks and planes, new Transport & Environment (T&E) analysis of latest biofuels data shows. The vast majority (60%) of these imports come from China. With the global airline industry pushing for used cooking oil as a […]

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European Court of Auditors says biofuels path is “unclear and fraught with pitfalls”

European Court of Auditors says biofuels path is “unclear and fraught with pitfalls”

December 14, 2023 |

In Belgium, the road ahead for biofuels is unclear and fraught with pitfalls, warns a report published Wednesday by the European Court of Auditors. The lack of a long-term perspective has affected investment security, while sustainability issues, the race for biomass, and high costs constrain the deployment of biofuels. Biofuels are considered as an alternative […]

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European Commission approves Novozymes and Christian Hansen merger with conditions

European Commission approves Novozymes and Christian Hansen merger with conditions

December 12, 2023 |

In Belgium, the European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed merger between Novozymes A/S and Christian Hansen A/S. The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by the parties. The Commission’s investigation showed that the merger, as initially notified, would have reduced competition in the market for the […]

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European Commission fines Lantmännen $52.3M for participating in ethanol cartel

European Commission fines Lantmännen $52.3M for participating in ethanol cartel

December 7, 2023 |

In Belgium, the European Commission has fined Lantmännen ek för and its subsidiary Lantmännen Biorefineries AB (formerly named Lantmännen Agroetanol AB) (together ‘Lantmännen’) around €47.7 million for participating in a cartel concerning the wholesale price formation mechanism for ethanol in Europe.  This decision follows the adoption of a settlement decision against Abengoa in 2021 and […]

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StoneCycling and Circular Matters team up on corn-based building materials

StoneCycling and Circular Matters team up on corn-based building materials

December 7, 2023 |

In Belgium, StoneCycling and Circular Matters announced a collaborative product to accelerate the reach of bio-based building materials – the future of sustainable construction. Primarily made from corn waste, CornWall® is a sustainable alternative for interior wall cladding. CornWall is a wall finishing material crafted from plant-based biomass. It is sourced primarily from the cores […]

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Biotalys shifts to 2G product, reduced headcount in completing strategic review

Biotalys shifts to 2G product, reduced headcount in completing strategic review

December 3, 2023 |

In Belgium, Biotalys completed a strategic review of the company by CEO Kevin Helash and the board of directors. The review leads to a shift to the second-generation AGROBODY technology to develop protein-based biocontrols for crop and food protection. This move to AGROBODY 2.0 entails organizational changes to concentrate resources on core R&D capabilities while focusing on […]

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Belgium’s StoneCycling develops corn-based wall covering

Belgium’s StoneCycling develops corn-based wall covering

November 27, 2023 |

In Antwerp, materials company StoneCycling has turned waste corn cobs into a recyclable, biodegradable, and carbon-neutral wall covering. Aptly called CornWall, the material is produced in collaboration with consulting firm Circular Matters. It is made by heating corn cobs to 150 degrees Celsius using solar power. No fossil fuels are used in the process, and […]

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