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Registration for the next EFPRA Congress in Riga is now open. The 23rd EFPRA Congress will take place from the 4–7 June in Radission Blue Lavija Conference and Spa Hotel. The programme for the Congress itseld is still being arranged, until then, guests can start looking forward to visiting Riga. In Riga, medieval charm meets modern vibrancy. Stroll through cobblestone streets and admire stunning Art Nouveau architecture. Explore the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its historical landmarks like Riga Cathedral and St. Peter’s Church. Visit the bustling Central Market for local delicacies and handmade crafts. At night, enjoy the city’s lively nightlife with bars, clubs, and live music venues. Don’t miss the views along the Daugava River. Riga’s mix of old-world elegance and contemporary coolness offers an unforgettable experience for history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and adventurers alike. https://efpra2025riga.eu/

Registration for the the next EFPRA Congress in Riga is now open. https://efpra2025riga.eu/

🌍🌡️ 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗲? The greenhouse gas methane (CH4) reaches the atmosphere in two different ways: as fossil and biogenic methane. 1⃣ 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹 𝗖𝗛𝟰 Has been stored in the Earth’s crust for a long time and forms part of the 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲. This cycle is about fossil fuels, like oil, natural gas and charcoal. However, organic matter in the soil also plays a part in it. Strictly speaking, these fuels all come from plant materials, but from a long time ago, sometimes millions of years back. The C of CO2 originates from deep in the crust and is now a contribution to the atmosphere. 2⃣ 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗛𝟰 The cycle in which CO2 from the air is converted into plants and then back into CO2 through food for humans and animals is called the 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲. CH4 from agriculture is part of this cycle. It is created when organic matter decomposes in anaerobic conditions. This occurs in cows’ rumen and in slurry storage. The C originates from plant material and before that, from the atmosphere. So, when biogenic methane is degraded to, amongst others, CO2, the circle is closed. That CO2 is not considered as a contribution to the atmosphere. From a chemical point of view, there is no difference between both types. Methane is a strong greenhouse gas and thus contributes to global warming. The difference only refers to the question whether the CO2 after degradation of methane should be considered as a contribution to the atmosphere. 💾 This information is part of 10 Q&A's about methane that our experts Theun Vellinga and Karin Groenestein put together. Download the full PDF: https://lnkd.in/eywqtaea.

🌟 Faces of #SARIA: Robert Figgener   Dass er einmal ein angesehener Experte für #Biodiesel sein würde, hätte Robert Figgener am Anfang seiner Karriere nicht erwartet. 2007 bot sich ihm die Gelegenheit, in diesen hochspannenden Bereich einzusteigen. Zum Glück: Seit nunmehr 17 Jahren ist der Münsteraner in verschiedenen leitenden Positionen bei SARIA an Bord – und vertritt die Interessen der SARIA-Gruppe nicht nur im Bereich Biokraftstoffe, sondern auch für tierische Nebenprodukte durch die Mitarbeit in verschiedenen Fachverbänden und Netzwerken. Im Juni wurde er zudem zum neuen Präsidenten der EFPRA gewählt. Wie Robert Figgener dazu kam, sich mit Biodiesel zu beschäftigen? Und welche Vorteile der Kraftstoff bietet? Das und mehr beleuchten wir im ersten Teil unseres neuen Interviews zu #FacesofSARIA! 🎬   Wie sieht die Zukunft für Biodiesel aus und welche Innovationen gibt es? Im zweiten Teil des Interviews teilt Robert Figgener Insights und Ausblicke für den Biodiesel-Bereich: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e3QHGviK

The feared effect of #biodiesel #dumping from #China is there: Investments are being postponed. Construction halted. Capacity is dialed down. Workers are furloughed. We cannot allow for #biofuel demand to be met by #unfair and possibly #fraudulent imports; now and in the future. 🗞 Read our press release on https://lnkd.in/eRdSpx_m

General Secretary Dirk Dobbelaere shares his thoughts on a successful EFPRA Congress 2024. https://lnkd.in/dqvakR83

Today I had the opportunity to speak at the conference “Halving Food Waste in Europe” (Veghel, 18th of June 2024), about using Beef protein in hamburgers, which makes them both more juicy & gives them a 20% lower Carbon footprint! #CO2 #sustainable #circular #beef_protein #Hamburger #Sonac #DarlingIngredients

Outgoing President, Mr. Sjors Beerendonk, talks to the incoming President, Mr. Robert Figgener on the challenges for the animal fats and animal by-products industry. Mr. Robert Figgener was formally sworn in as the new EFPRA President during the 22nd EFPRA Congress in Amsterdam on Friday 14 June.

Over 500 delegates and exhibitors attended the EFPRA Congress 2024 in Amsterdam. Today saw presentations from Luc Vernet, Dr Francisco Reviriego Gordejo, Rob Kiers and Ye Eun Moon as well as EFPRA's outgoing president Sjors Beerendonk and Dirk Dobbelaere.