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 has been actively servicing the bio-based energy business since the first introduction of biomass and biofuels. 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 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.

explore biomass and biofuels certifications

Control Union 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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Inspection

Commodity Inspections

Thanks to our extensive experience in the areas of inspection, sampling and monitoring, we can provide our customers with seamless support in the raw commodities trade.

Inspection

Draft survey

Mit einer Draft Survey (Tiefgangmessung) können wir das Gewicht der Ladung an Bord des Schiffes bestimmen, indem wir die Verdrängung des Wassers vor und nach dem (Ent-)Laden messen.

European Renewable Energy Directive (RED)

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 (RED), 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 & 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.