Biomass and biofuels

Biomass and biofuels industry

Verify the quantity and quality of a wide range of biomass

Bioenergy is heat, electricity or gas produced from organic material, or also known as biomass. It is a form of renewable energy. This energy can be generated by burning, fermenting or gasifying biomass. Bioenergy is used as green energy or fuel to generate green energy.

Control Union UK has been actively servicing the bio-based energy business since the first introduction of biomass and biofuels as replacement for fossil fuels. We have built long-term relationships with all parties in the supply chain, including the Grain and Feed Trade Association (Gafta).

Services for this industry

How can we help you?

For the biomass and biofuels industry, we provide various services on different levels. Read more about our offering here and simply select from the services overview below. Of course, we also offer tailor-made solutions if necessary.

Control Union UK has built up long-term relationships with all parties in the bio-based commodities supply chain and offers a broad range of biofuel and biomass certifications.

TLR International Laboratories is an independent laboratory for chemical analysis, microbiological analysis, DNA analysis, PCR and analysis interpretations.

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Control Union UK provides inspection and testing services to verify the quantity and quality of a wide range of biomass such as woodchips, sawdust and wood pellets. Our global presence ensures we can offer a full range of cargo inspection services throughout the entire supply chain.

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European Renewable Energy Directive

Produced in a sustainable manner

Biofuels, bioliquids and solid biomass should always be produced in a sustainable manner, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gases.

The European Renewable Energy Directive, established a regulatory framework for the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and sets that the biomass used for biofuel or bioenergy must be produced in a sustainable manner and be monitored through independent verification.

Reducing climate change

The global commitment to reducing climate change means that legislation is changing constantly. Our international Biofuel and Biomass team keeps track of these changes and can support you find the right schemes to comply with the current and future needs in your supply chain.

National legislation

Broad range of certifications

Control Union UK has built up long-term relationships with all parties in the bio-based commodities supply chain and offers a broad range of biofuel and biomass certifications.

Most of these are based on directives or national legislation existing in Europe and the USA.