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First pellets produced in Coega Biomass Centre
After an intensive process of refurbishment, the pellet factory in South Africa’s Port Elizabeth reached a milestone. The first pellets were produce…
Read moreCocoa pods most impact on climate
Within the cocoa value chain, the residual products of the cocoa beans have by far the most influence on the climate. The good news is that both loca…
Read moreFirst shipment of product from Coega Biomass Centre to Europe
The first shipment of product from Coega Biomass Centre, based in Gqeberha, South Africa is a fact. The shipment of 10.000 tons of chips heade…
Read moreCocoa sector Ivory Coast major topic at SARA
The cocoa sector in Ivory Coast is an important source of income for this African country and its neighboring countries. However, the consequences for…
Read moreReducing bycatch endangered species together
In fisheries, the incidental bycatch of endangered and protected species is a major problem. Despite all legal and technical measures, studies and in…
Read moreOptimization of rock dust application to restore forests
How to optimize application of rock dust to combat soil acidification and restore European forests on poor sandy soils? That is the question a consort…
Read moreFinancial Close for South African pellet factory Coega Biomass Centre
The financing of Coega Biomass Centre has formally been completed. On April 19, 2023, FinCo, Partners for Innovation and iLive signed all contracts f…
Read moreA step closer to certification of natural CO₂ storage
A group of 70 experts will assist the European Commission with regulation and certification to increace the removal of CO₂ from the air. They recei…
Read morePartners for Innovation strengthens management team
Partners for Innovation has adapted the management structure to be well prepared for future developments. In addition to Peter Vissers as general dir…
Read moreDirector Partners for Innovation Niger highlights the power of young people in Niger on national television
The Youth Entrepreneurship and Work in Niger (JEEN) project is nearly completed. At the launching ceremony of a 10-day agricultural fair in the Zinde…
Read moreCooperation in South Africa around woody biomass captured
There are many opportunities in South Africa to use harmful and surplus biomass in a sustainable way. To this end, a collaboration between Dutch and S…
Read moreCooperation between the Netherlands and South Africa puts the biomass chain to work
The PIB South Africa – Netherlands biomass project for the application of woody biomass residues in South Africa was completed on 1 July. Durin…
Read moreHorti-hub to empower agripreneurs and farmers in Niger
With support of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and the Dutch Ambassy in Niamey, a cluster of four Dutch companies will implement the Horti-hu…
Read moreGET.invest Finance Catalyst receives 1000th application
GET.invest’s core service, the GET.invest Finance Catalyst, recently hit a new milestone: the 1000th request for support in accessing finan…
Read moreUseful application of cocoa residues
Biogas from digested Cacoa Pod Husks can replace wood in wood-fueled drying ovens. Moreover, the digestate i.e.the residual flow from the bioga…
Improving tiger nut production gives Niger a boost
Tiger nuts are protein rich tubers, which thrive particularly well on the soil in Niger. However, the yield and quality of the tiger nut production i…
Read moreSouth African pellet factory fully owned by Pellet Tech Africa, supported by FinCo Fuel
As of February 2022, Pellet Tech Africa, a partnership of iLive SA and Partners for Innovation, acquired full ownership of the Coega Biomass Centre p…
Read moreBiomass opportunities in South Africa take shape
After two years, the partnership of South Africa and the Netherlands on solid biomass pays off. The feedstock for the Coega Biomass Centre (CBC) pelle…
Read moreFocus on forest and peatlands at COP26
Two hundred countries have agreed in Glasgow to combat deforestation and restore forests. Our colleague Jasmijn Sybenga has conducted scientific resea…
Read moreSignificant potential biomass residues for Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire is one of the fastest growing economies in Africa with a thriving agricultural sector. The country produces significant volumes o…
Read moreModern energy solutions by women for women in Kenia
In Kenya, 90% of households lack access to modern energy and clean cooking services. Women in rural areas, who heavily rely on traditional sources of…
Read moreCoega Biomass Centre will produce top-quality pellets
Test results indicate that Coega Biomass Centre (CBC), located in Port Elizabeth South Africa, is primed to produce first-rate pellets from biomass re…
Read moreFirst pellets produced in Coega Biomass Centre
After an intensive process of refurbishment, the pellet factory in South Africa’s Port Elizabeth reached a milestone. The first pellets were produce…
Read moreCocoa pods most impact on climate
Within the cocoa value chain, the residual products of the cocoa beans have by far the most influence on the climate. The good news is that both loca…
Read moreFirst shipment of product from Coega Biomass Centre to Europe
The first shipment of product from Coega Biomass Centre, based in Gqeberha, South Africa is a fact. The shipment of 10.000 tons of chips heade…
Read moreCocoa sector Ivory Coast major topic at SARA
The cocoa sector in Ivory Coast is an important source of income for this African country and its neighboring countries. However, the consequences for…
Read moreReducing bycatch endangered species together
In fisheries, the incidental bycatch of endangered and protected species is a major problem. Despite all legal and technical measures, studies and in…
Read moreOptimization of rock dust application to restore forests
How to optimize application of rock dust to combat soil acidification and restore European forests on poor sandy soils? That is the question a consort…
Read moreFinancial Close for South African pellet factory Coega Biomass Centre
The financing of Coega Biomass Centre has formally been completed. On April 19, 2023, FinCo, Partners for Innovation and iLive signed all contracts f…
Read moreA step closer to certification of natural CO₂ storage
A group of 70 experts will assist the European Commission with regulation and certification to increace the removal of CO₂ from the air. They recei…
Read morePartners for Innovation strengthens management team
Partners for Innovation has adapted the management structure to be well prepared for future developments. In addition to Peter Vissers as general dir…
Read moreDirector Partners for Innovation Niger highlights the power of young people in Niger on national television
The Youth Entrepreneurship and Work in Niger (JEEN) project is nearly completed. At the launching ceremony of a 10-day agricultural fair in the Zinde…
Read moreCooperation in South Africa around woody biomass captured
There are many opportunities in South Africa to use harmful and surplus biomass in a sustainable way. To this end, a collaboration between Dutch and S…
Read moreCooperation between the Netherlands and South Africa puts the biomass chain to work
The PIB South Africa – Netherlands biomass project for the application of woody biomass residues in South Africa was completed on 1 July. Durin…
Read moreHorti-hub to empower agripreneurs and farmers in Niger
With support of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and the Dutch Ambassy in Niamey, a cluster of four Dutch companies will implement the Horti-hu…
Read moreGET.invest Finance Catalyst receives 1000th application
GET.invest’s core service, the GET.invest Finance Catalyst, recently hit a new milestone: the 1000th request for support in accessing finan…
Read moreUseful application of cocoa residues
Biogas from digested Cacoa Pod Husks can replace wood in wood-fueled drying ovens. Moreover, the digestate i.e.the residual flow from the bioga…
Improving tiger nut production gives Niger a boost
Tiger nuts are protein rich tubers, which thrive particularly well on the soil in Niger. However, the yield and quality of the tiger nut production i…
Read moreSouth African pellet factory fully owned by Pellet Tech Africa, supported by FinCo Fuel
As of February 2022, Pellet Tech Africa, a partnership of iLive SA and Partners for Innovation, acquired full ownership of the Coega Biomass Centre p…
Read moreBiomass opportunities in South Africa take shape
After two years, the partnership of South Africa and the Netherlands on solid biomass pays off. The feedstock for the Coega Biomass Centre (CBC) pelle…
Read moreFocus on forest and peatlands at COP26
Two hundred countries have agreed in Glasgow to combat deforestation and restore forests. Our colleague Jasmijn Sybenga has conducted scientific resea…
Read moreSignificant potential biomass residues for Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire is one of the fastest growing economies in Africa with a thriving agricultural sector. The country produces significant volumes o…
Read moreModern energy solutions by women for women in Kenia
In Kenya, 90% of households lack access to modern energy and clean cooking services. Women in rural areas, who heavily rely on traditional sources of…
Read moreCoega Biomass Centre will produce top-quality pellets
Test results indicate that Coega Biomass Centre (CBC), located in Port Elizabeth South Africa, is primed to produce first-rate pellets from biomass re…
Read more