Bioenergy Europe General Assembly - Election of new President and Board Members

Bioenergy Europe is pleased to announce the election of ten members of its Board of Directors and the nomination of Christoph Pfemeter as President of the association as decided during the General Assembly this week.  

Stakeholder Declaration on Woody Biomass

40+ companies and organisations have released a joint statement to express strong concerns over the European Parliament’s proposal to introduce a new definition of “primary woody biomass” in REDIII, warning it would prevent the efficient and circular use of woody biomass residues, and put EU energy security at risk. Instead, signatories call for revising the sustainability criteria in REDIII and prioritising the efficient and circular use of biomass resources and avoiding waste.

European Bioenergy Day 2022 celebrates the use of sustainable bioenergy in Europe

8 November 2022 marks the European Bioenergy Day, which is part of Bioenergy Europe’s annual European Bioenergy Day campaign. It aims to shed light on the increasingly vital role which sustainable biomass plays in the EU energy mix, especially when considering energy security. 

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Bioenergy Explained – Energy Security with Biomass

In times of energy uncertainty, where the imported supply of energy is at risk, we need a reliable alternative. Domestically sourced, affordable and sustainable - Bioenergy holds the key to our energy security. With an import rate of less than 4%, bioenergy maintains the autonomy of the EU's energy supply.

Statistical Report 2022: Pellets

This report looks at the evolution of production and consumption of wood pellets, diving into the different uses for heating and electricity, and different sectors e.g. residential, commercials and industrial.

PR: Over 550 scientists call for climate smart forest management

Bioenergy Europe welcomes the open letter sent to EU Presidents Ursula Von der Leyen, Charles Michel and Roberta Metsola today, indicating broad scientific support of the forestry and bioenergy sectors.