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 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 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.

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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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Commodity inspections

Our vast expertise in inspection, sampling and supervision enables us to provide worldwide support to our customers in commodity trade.

Inspection

Crop monitoring

Crop monitoring in agriculture gives you insights and helps you in the management of various pests, weeds, or illnesses in crops.

Inspection

Draft survey

With a draft survey we measure displacement of water to determine the weight of cargo.

Inspection

Full Outturn Guarantee (FOG)

Shippers, traders and receivers of bulk commodities can manage risksby employing our Full Outturn Guarantee (FOG) services.

Inspection

Hold and hatch inspection

Hold inspection ensures the vessel’s hold is ready to receive cargo without contamination and complete hatch inspections to prevent a cargo defect.

Inspection

Laboratory services

We offer flexible, market-driven lab services for foodstuffs, animal feed, compound feed & (bio) fuels.

Inspection

Pest control

The confidence to offer Pest Control services, a critical issue in every step of the supply chain, is based on our extensive knowledge about quality assurance, project risk management and hazard control. We offer pestmanagement worldwide.

Inspection

Load compartment inspections

Our Load Compartment Inspections (LCI), or hold cleanliness inspections, are performed by experienced and qualified surveyors who are familiar with the relevant rules and regulations (GMP+).

Inspection

Representation port loading and discharge

In our Port Loading & Discharge services, we use our inspection and supervision expertise to support you in meeting contractual obligations or regulations.

Inspection

Sampling and sealing

Through correct sampling inspection in quality control, we can ascertain that the quality of your product meets the contractual specifications.

Inspection

Stock monitoring and measurement (SMA)

Good stock control is when you have full knowledge of every product type, amount, value and quality in your warehouse. Our stock monitoring and measurement services allow us to observe and report on global stock management.

Inspection

Stock monitoring and measurement

Monitoring your stocks is important throughout the supply chain. We can provide continuous monitoring or periodic spot inspection where we keep an eye on the movement and condition of your commodities.

Inspection

Temperature monitoring (TEMO)

We have an established track record, gained over 12 years of conducting automated temperature monitoring services for international clients, across a wide range of commodities (including biomass, feed and food).

Testing

Testing Services

We are not only highly experienced in chemical analysis, but also in microbiological analysis, real-time PCR and DNA analysis. Have your goods tested and analyzed quickly, objectively, safely and securely.

Inspection

Warehouse inspections

Our expert team will check the overall condition of your warehouse and conduct an inspection to ensure the warehouse is ready to receive your valuable cargo.

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 & 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 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.