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Anaerobic Digestion Deployment in the Republic of Ireland 2024

The second edition of NNFCC's report on Anaerobic Digestion in the Republic of Ireland, providing a comprehensive overview of the country's AD sector.

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Anaerobic Digestion Deployment in the UK 2024

This 2024 edition of the annual report provides a comprehensive breakdown of sector development in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England.

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Anaerobic Digestion Deployment in the UK 2023

This 2023 edition of the annual report provides a comprehensive breakdown of sector development in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England.

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Anaerobic Digestion Deployment in the Republic of Ireland 2023

The first ever edition of NNFCC's report on Anaerobic Digestion in the Republic of Ireland, providing a comprehensive overview of the country's AD sector.

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Anaerobic Digestion Deployment in the UK 2022

This 2022 edition of the annual report provides a comprehensive regional breakdown of sector development in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the 9 regions of England.

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ALG-AD Market Review and Policy Recommendations

Policy recommendations for the commercialisation of ALG-AD technology

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ALG-AD Regulatory Review

A regulatory review on the use of digestate to cultivate algal biomass for animal feed.

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Anaerobic Digestion Deployment in the UK 2021

This 2021 edition of the annual report provides a comprehensive regional breakdown of sector development in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the 9 regions of England.

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Biomethane RTFC Calculator

The ‘Biomethane RTFC calculator’ enables a comparison of the level of support received for biomethane under the RTFO or the RHI.

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An introduction to UK policies and bioeconomy innovation

An introduction to the key UK policies guiding innovation and influencing the development of the bioeconomy.

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Biomethane & Biogas Carbon Calculator

NNFCCs bespoke Biomethane & Biogas Carbon Calculator.

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Evidence Gathering for Off-Gas Grid Bioliquid Heating Options

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Opportunities for Re-establishing Sugar Beet Production and Processing in Scotland

Sugar beet could present an opportunity for Scotland to develop its industrial biotechnology sector.

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Implications of Imported Used Cooking Oil (UCO) as a Biodiesel Feedstock

Increasing imports of UCO to the EU for use as biodiesel feedstock could have unintended and significant environmental consequences.

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Market Perspective: Aviation Biofuel

This report discusses the market challenges facing aviation biofuel development.

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A review of the Integrated Biorefining Research and Technology Club

The aim of the IBTI club was to establish a programme of strategic biorefining research.

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Bio-based & Biodegradable Plastic in the UK

This report discusses the potential for bio-based and biodegradable plastic development in the UK.

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WRAP Organics recycling industry status report 2015

Provides a snapshot of the organics recycling industry in the UK, with focus on anaerobic digestion and composting.

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Tees Valley as a Biorefinery Cluster

This report explores the opportunities for biorefinery development in the Tees Valley area of the United Kingdom, and the key ways biorefining can be integrated into the local economy.

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Bio-based UK: Five recommendations to kick-start bioeconomy innovation in the UK

A review of the current status of UK bioeconomy innovation, barriers and recommendations to enhance growth and competitiveness.

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Assessment of digestate drying as an eligible heat use in the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)

This report assesses the value of supporting digestate drying under the Renewable Heat Incentive, providing key evidence for renewable energy policy making.

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Assessment of impact on biogas producers of proposed changes to sustainability criteria

The impacts of tightening sustainability criteria on biogas and biomethane producers

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Industrial Biotechnology Process Plant Study

Review of UK pilot-scale equipment for IB processes, specific investment needs and business case justifications.

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Renewable Hempcrete House: Energy Efficiency Monitoring Programme

This document reports on a co-heating tests carried out at the NNFCC Renewable House at the Building Research Establishment (BRE) in Watford and at Long Meadow, Diss, in houses constructed from Hempcrete.

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The Potential for Forest-Based Industrial Biotechnology in Scotland

A report into how Scotland's forestry and biorefinery sectors could work together to develop forest-based industrial biotechnology in the country.

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Lignocellulosic feedstock in the UK

In-depth analysis of the availability of various lignocellulosic feedstocks in the UK that are available for use in a biorefinery.

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UK Readiness to meet 2020 targets - Update on biomass supply chain infrastructure

This is an updating annex to the original report completed in March 2013 to outline developments subsequent to the original report reflecting both company decisions and responses to changing Government policy announcements in the interim.

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UK Readiness to meet 2020 targets - biomass supply chain infrastructure

NNFCC conducted analyses of the capacity and constraints in infrastructure for the biomass power supply chain, and the associated risks in meeting the UK 2020 renewable energy targets.

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Use of sustainably-sourced residue and waste streams for advanced biofuel production in the EU

An analysis of the economic viability of using crop, forest and waste residues as feedstock for biofuel production utilising a range of advanced conversion technologies.

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UK jobs in the bioenergy sectors by 2020

Potential job creation in the bioenergy sector

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RO Sustainability Standards

Summary report presenting GHG emissions ranges for a number of priority biomass supply chains in 2012.

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Regional Renewable Energy Capacity Assessments

A review of the “Renewable and Low-Carbon Energy Capacity Methodology” as a common approach to assess the potential accessible renewable energy resource.

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Energy from Waste: Efficiency based measurement

Report on the use of energy efficiency calculation to evaluate energy from waste plants.

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IEA Bioenergy - Task 42 Biorefinery: Biobased Chemicals - value added products from biorefineries

This report addresses the main bio-based chemicals that could potentially be co-produced with secondary energy carriers in integrated biorefinery facilities.

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Large scale algae cultivation - Considerations for Ecosystem services

Research Needs in Ecosystem Services to Support Algal Biofuels, Bioenergy and Commodity Chemicals Production in the UK

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Evaluation of Bioliquid Technologies for Dedicated Heat Generation

Report into the available technology for the use of bioliquid as fuel for heating both domestically and industrially.

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Evaluation of Bioliquid Feedstocks and Heat, Electricity and CHP Technologies

This report examines the uses of bioliquids for heat, electricity and combined heat and power (CHP) in the UK.

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Biomass Pretreatment Technology and Biorefinery Economics

This report assesses the market for biomass fractionation technologies and the potential for downstream processing of components derived from biomass fractions.

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National and regional supply/demand balance for agricultural straw in Great Britain

The developing renewable heat and power sector is looking for areas where biomass supply can be confidently secured.

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Biochemical Opportunities in the United Kingdom

NNFCC has engaged Nexant to provide a focused analysis of renewable chemical opportunities in the United Kingdom.

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Techno-Economic Assessment of Biomass “Densification” Technologies

A report analysing the pros and cons of different densification methods, and their possible applications in the UK Bioeconomy.

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Biomethane & biogas carbon calculator - with Support

To purchase NNFCC's Biomethane & Biogas Carbon Calculator with wider sustainability and tool support.

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Reviews and Factsheets

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NNFCC News Review: Feedstock Issue 152, November 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the Feedstock and Biorefining sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biobased Products Issue 152, November 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biobased products sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biofuels Issue 151, October 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biofuels sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Bioenergy Issue 151, October 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the bioenergy sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Feedstock Issue 151, October 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the Feedstock and Biorefining sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biobased Products Issue 151, October 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biobased products sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biofuels Issue 150, September 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biofuels sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Bioenergy Issue 150, September 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the bioenergy sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Feedstock Issue 150, September 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the Feedstock and Biorefining sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biobased Products Issue 150, September 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biobased products sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biofuels Issue 149, August 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biofuels sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Bioenergy Issue 149, August 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the bioenergy sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Feedstock Issue 149, August 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the Feedstock and Biorefining sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biobased Products Issue 149, August 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biobased products sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biofuels Issue 148, July 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biofuels sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Bioenergy Issue 148, July 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the bioenergy sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Feedstock Issue 148, July 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the Feedstock and Biorefining sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biobased Products Issue 148, July 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biobased products sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biofuels Issue 147, June 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biofuels sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Bioenergy Issue 147, June 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the bioenergy sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Feedstock Issue 147, June 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the Feedstock and Biorefining sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biobased Products Issue 147, June 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biobased products sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biofuels Issue 146, May 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biofuels sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Bioenergy Issue 146, May 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the bioenergy sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Feedstock Issue 146, May 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the Feedstock and Biorefining sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biobased Products Issue 146, May 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biobased products sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biofuels Issue 145, April 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biofuels sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Bioenergy Issue 145, April 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the bioenergy sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Feedstock Issue 145, April 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the Feedstock and Biorefining sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biobased Products Issue 145, April 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biobased products sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biofuels Issue 144, March 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biofuels sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Bioenergy Issue 144, March 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the bioenergy sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Feedstock Issue 144, March 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the Feedstock and Biorefining sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biobased Products Issue 144, March 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biobased products sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biofuels Issue 143, February 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biofuels sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Bioenergy Issue 143, February 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the bioenergy sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Feedstock Issue 143, February 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the Feedstock and Biorefining sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biobased Products Issue 143, February 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biobased products sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biofuels Issue 142, January 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biofuels sector.

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Vegetable Waste Factsheet

Factsheet on Vegetable waste production and value chains produced for the Agrocycle project.

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Sustainable Agricultural Production Systems Factsheet

Factsheet on Sustainable Agricultural Production Systems produced for the Agrocycle project.

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Straw Factsheet

Factsheet on straw production and value chains produced for the Agrocycle project.

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Pomace Factsheet

Factsheet on fruit pomace production and value chains produced for the Agrocycle project.

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Livestock Manure Factsheet

Factsheet on livestock manure production and value chains produced for the Agrocycle project.

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Anaerobic Digestion Factsheet (June 2016)

We have produced a factsheet to help you understand the Anaerobic Digestion (AD) sector; the technology, policy, feedstock, and economics.

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Bioeconomy Factsheet - Spain

This factsheet is part of our series of guides outlining "Need to Know" information about the bioeconomy in Europe.

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Bioeconomy Factsheet - Netherlands

This factsheet is part of our series of guides outlining "Need to Know" information about the bioeconomy in Europe.

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Bioeconomy Factsheet - Italy

This factsheet is part of our series of guides outlining "Need to Know" information about the bioeconomy in Europe.

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Bioeconomy Factsheet - Ireland

This factsheet is part of our series of guides outlining "Need to Know" information about the bioeconomy in Europe.

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Bioeconomy Factsheet - Hungary

This factsheet is part of our series of guides outlining "Need to Know" information about the bioeconomy in Europe.

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Bioeconomy Factsheet - Germany

This factsheet is part of our series of guides outlining "Need to Know" information about the bioeconomy in Europe.

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Bioeconomy Factsheet - France

This factsheet is part of our series of guides outlining "Need to Know" information about the bioeconomy in Europe.

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Bioeconomy Factsheet - Belgium

This factsheet is part of our series of guides outlining "Need to Know" information about the bioeconomy in Europe.

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Bioeconomy Factsheet - UK

This factsheet is part of our series of guides outlining "Need to Know" information about the bioeconomy in Europe.

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Bioeconomy Factsheet - Europe

This factsheet is part of our series of guides outlining "Need to Know" information about the bioeconomy in Europe.

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Crop Factsheet - Miscanthus

This factsheet gives information about the miscanthus crop, used as a feedstock in the bioeconomy.

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Crop Factsheet - Short Rotation Coppice Willow

This factsheet gives information about short rotation coppice willow, used as a feedstock in the bioeconomy.

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NNFCC News Review: Bioenergy Issue 142, January 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the bioenergy sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Feedstock Issue 142, January 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the Feedstock and Biorefining sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biobased Products Issue 142, January 2024

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biobased products sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biofuels Issue 141, December 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biofuels sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Bioenergy Issue 141, December 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the bioenergy sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Feedstock Issue 141, December 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the Feedstock and Biorefining sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biobased Products Issue 141, December 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biobased products sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biofuels Issue 140, November 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biofuels sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Bioenergy Issue 140, November 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the bioenergy sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Feedstock Issue 140, November 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the Feedstock and Biorefining sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biobased Products Issue 140, November 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biobased products sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biofuels Issue 139, October 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biofuels sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Bioenergy Issue 139, October 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the bioenergy sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Feedstock Issue 139, October 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the Feedstock and Biorefining sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biobased Products Issue 139, October 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biobased products sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biofuels Issue 138, September 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biofuels sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Bioenergy Issue 138, September 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the bioenergy sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Feedstock Issue 138, September 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the Feedstock and Biorefining sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biobased Products Issue 138, September 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biobased products sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biofuels Issue 137, August 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biofuels sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Bioenergy Issue 137, August 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the bioenergy sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Feedstock Issue 137, August 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the Feedstock and Biorefining sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biobased Products Issue 137, August 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biobased products sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biofuels Issue 136, July 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biofuels sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Bioenergy Issue 136, July 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the bioenergy sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Feedstock Issue 136, July 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the Feedstock and Biorefining sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biobased Products Issue 136, July 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biobased products sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biofuels Issue 135, June 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biofuels sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Bioenergy Issue 135, June 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the bioenergy sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Feedstock Issue 135, June 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the Feedstock and Biorefining sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biobased Products Issue 135, June 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biobased products sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biofuels Issue 134, May 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biofuels sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Bioenergy Issue 134, May 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the bioenergy sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Feedstock Issue 134, May 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the Feedstock and Biorefining sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biobased Products Issue 134, May 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biobased products sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biofuels Issue 133, April 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biofuels sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Bioenergy Issue 133, April 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the bioenergy sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Feedstock Issue 133, April 2023

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NNFCC News Review: Biobased Products Issue 133, April 2023

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NNFCC News Review: Biofuels Issue 132, March 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biofuels sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Bioenergy Issue 132, March 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the bioenergy sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Feedstock Issue 132, March 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the Feedstock and Biorefining sector.

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NNFCC News Review: Biobased Products Issue 132, March 2023

Each month we review the latest news and select key announcements and commentary from across the biobased products sector.

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