NEW BTG-BTL are proud to be advised by its Advisory Board.

Advisory Board

BTG-BTL are proud to be advised by its Advisory Board. The Advisory Board is composed of a team of professionals from the chemical, (petro-)chemical and energy industry. Each member contributes more than 40 years of experience in technology, business development, process implementation and commissioning.

It is our strong belief that new technologies will be invented en developed in small companies, but that scale up, implementation and further deployment will have to be done in large companies with a long history in the energy and chemical field. For this reason BTG-BTL are very happy being supported by the Advisory Board and be able to combine forces.

The Advisory Board consists of the following members:
- Henk Geut, former Badger and Aker Solutions
- Jac Eekhof, former Shell International
- Paul Koppen de Neve, former AkzoNobel, Holec and UNA
- Herman van Wechem, former Shell International
- Berend van Rhijn, former AkzoNobel

BTG-BTL ranked by Lux Research as top alternative fuel company

BTG-BTL was top ranked by Lux Research as top alternative fuel company. More information on www.marketwatch.com or see document. 

Lux Research provides strategic advice and on-going intelligence for emerging technologies. Leaders in business, finance and government rely on Lux research to help them make informed strategic decisions. Through their unique research approach focused on primary research and extensive global network, they deliver insight, connections and competitive advantage to their clients. Visit www.luxresearchinc.com for more information.

Pyrolysis oil meets CO2 emissions saving requirements set by EU in 2017

The directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (RED) contains requirements to the minimum greenhouse gas emission saving from the use of biofuels and bioliquids. Only bioliquids and biofuels that meet these requirements will be taken into account to national targets, renewable energy obligations and be eligible for financial support for the consumption of biofuels and bioliquids. Pyrolysis oil easily meets the requirements set for 2017 and unward. See summary. 

 

Succesful tests with pyrolysis oil combustion on steam boiler

Based on combustion tests performed on the 9 MWth test boiler, Stork can design, supply and guarantee burners using pyrolysis oil, meeting the stringent Dutch emission limits. For details, please look under Downloads, Others.

BTG demonstrates technology and catalyst to enable pyrolysis oils to be distilled.

Together with researchers from University of Groningen and BIC Boreskov Institute of Catalysis (Novosibirsk, Russia), BTG Biomass Technology Group B.V. (Enschede, The Netherlands) succeeded in treating pyrolysis oils such that further distillation becomes possible.

Use of the pyrolysis oil in 2nd or 3rd generation biofuels and as a source of chemicals is now possible.

Herewith an important step towards the realisation of a Biobased Economy is made again. The proposed hydrogenation routes and catalysts, for which patents have been applied for, require substantially less hydrogen than anticipated on basis of earlier work published.

The work has been financially supported by SenterNovem (NEO 0268-02-03-0001 and EOSLT04018), AgentschapNL (BIORF01016) and in the European project BioCoup (contract no. 518312).

More detailed results will be presented on the forthcoming Nordic Biomass Wood Conference in Stockholm (Sweden), from March 21-24 (2011).

BTG Biomass Technology Group BV (BTG) is an independent, private group of companies, which for the past decades has specialized in the process of conversion of biomass into fuels and energy. BTG has structured its know-how activities in unique combination of two business units with main activities Consultancy and Research & Technology Development (RTD).

Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is one of the oldest research universities in Europe. Some 26,500 students are currently enrolled in more than 170 Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes. Every year, about 2,500 students graduate from the University, and some 300 PhD theses are defended.

Boreskov Institute of Catalysis was founded by Georgii Konstantinovich Boreskov in 1958 as a part of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. One of the main activity areas of the Boreskov Institute of Catalysis is fundamental investigations in catalytic science to discover new principles of chemical reactions and to create innovative catalytic compositions and technologies

For more information: see www.btgworld.com

Mr. René Venendaal, CEO BTG, tel +31 53 486 1188, cell phone +31 6 2153 7266

CO2 storage in asphalt; the green road

BTG BioLiquids and Hengelo based asphalt producer ACH have successfully produced asphalt test samples with a fraction of pyrolysis oil. Samples have been prepared in which 5 and 10 % of the bitumen were replaced by the lignin fraction of the pyrolysis oil. The initial tests shows that the water resistance and strength of the asphalt is comparable or even slightly better than conventional asphalt.
By using the biomass based pyrolysis oil, one can say that the CO2 is stored in the asphalt, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gases. Also, the pyrolysis oil offers an alternative for fossil bitumen, the market of which is controlled by a limited number of suppliers.

Based on the initial successful results, work will continue on improving the lignin fraction in order to minimize odor during the production of the asphalt and to increase the replaced fraction of the bitumen.

The use of pyrolysis oil in the asphalt is another step in making asphalt more sustainable. The use of pyrolysis oil as a fuel for drying and heating the asphalt granulate has already been shown in cooperation with an asphalt plant supplier.

BTG wins the prize for the "Most Innovative Project" in the Province of Overijssel

On 11 November, BTG received an award for developing the “most innovative project” in the Province of Overijssel, the Netherlands. The project concerns the Pyrolysis Oil Production Plant in Hengelo (www.empyroproject.eu). The award was handed by Mr. Theo Rietkerk of the Province of Overijssel. The prize consists of a set of solar panels to be transferred to a civil society organization in the region.

The prize for the project with the highest greenhouse gases reduction was rewarded to the Twence-AkzoNobel steam pipeline between these companies. The project reduces 65.000 ton CO2 annually.

The village of Hoonhorst was awarded the most inspiring project as it aims to become a fully self-sufficient village in the Province of Overijssel

Biofuel developments in higher gear

While much of the world's attention is currently focused on electric cars, the development of 2nd generation biofuels is moving ahead significantly as well. Researchers of the University of Twente, in cooperation with BTG (as part of the Biocoup consortium) have reached a breakthrough in the conversion of biomass into liquid biofuel.

Nearby, a company called BioMCN recently opened the largest 2nd generation biofuel plant in the world. The company produces biomethanol, a fuel so powerful that professional rally-drivers now advocate its use in rally races.

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