On October 31, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs handed over the first edition of the International Bio-Energy Guide 2025 to the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), Platform Bio-Economy, ChemistryNL, and the Dutch SMEs Torrgas and KARA. This guide showcases the expertise the Netherlands has in the field of bio-energy to the international community. The presentation took place at the port of Rotterdam.
From left to right: Rogier van Tooren (Head of International Finance and Emerging Markets at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), Robin Post van der Burg (Director of Torrgas), Jos Keurentjes (Chairman of Platform Bio-Economy), Jacqueline Vaessen (face of ChemistryNL), Akko Rattink (International Sales Manager at KARA Energy), Kees Kwant (Mission Director, Integrated Biorefineries Mission at RVO), Gijs Mulder (Advisor Bio-Energy/Hydrogen International at RVO)
Dutch bio-energy sector leading worldwide
The Netherlands holds a strong international position in the production of biofuels. We also lead in the storage and supply of biofuels and energy, with deep-sea ports in Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Additionally, the Dutch sector is globally known for its innovative solutions and close cooperation within the chain.
Bio-Energy Guide 2025: Creating Value in the Biobased Economy
This English-language guide highlights the strength of the Dutch bio-energy sector. It contains experiences and solutions the Netherlands offers regarding bio-energy, the latest developments in the sector, and over 80 company profiles.
The guide is distributed among the international network of the Dutch government. This network consists of Dutch embassies, consulates-general, and trade offices (NBSO’s) abroad. They use the guide to promote the Dutch bio-energy sector to potential foreign business partners.
Industry organizations and Top Sectors can also use the guide to present the Dutch bio-energy sector to international stakeholders, for example at foreign trade fairs.
The guide is the result of a public-private partnership within the trade promotion program International Clean Energy Partnership (ICEP) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It was compiled by RVO and its partners Platform Bio-Economy and ChemistryNL.
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Want to know more?
The ICEP bio-energy program helps Dutch companies enter new markets together. The program can also connect you with foreign companies seeking Dutch expertise and solutions in the bio-energy sector. For more information, read our page Bio-Energy International.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
