Jul 1, 2023
Capture and liquefication of CO2 from biogas plants
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Jun 26, 2023
Maarten Holtkamp, commercial director at Tema Process BV, told Bioenergy Insight about the unique drying solutions the company offers.
On learning that Tema Process is developing a drying solution for VTTI, the storage provider for energy and other essential products, Bioenergy Insight was keen to hear more about the project’s background and what it entails. Holtkamp... [Read More]
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Jun 19, 2023
Michael Rowan, CEO of Active Energy Group (AEG), spoke to Bioenergy Insight about the company’s CoalSwitch® Technology, which was recently awarded multiple patents for turning forest waste into clean energy.
AEG is a biomass-based renewable energy business focussed on using its proprietary technology to transform low-cost or waste biomass material into renewable... [Read More]
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Jun 13, 2023
Transforming an underperforming anaerobic digestion (AD) plant and increasing production by 30% within eight weeks is all down to experience, according to Eco Verde Energy’s (EVE) operations director, Chris Brown.
Lying just off the Kent coast in South East England, the Isle of Sheppey is a 36 square-mile island renowned for seaside holidays, blue-flag beaches, fossils... [Read More]
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Jun 5, 2023
The 13th Argus Biomass Conference took place in London in April this year. Bioenergy Insight provides key take-aways from the event.
The conference is one of the largest global biomass events, and provides opportunities for attendees to hear about new innovations in the pellet market, new industrial application of biomass and the opportunity for networking with industry... [Read More]
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May 29, 2023
Dan Crouse, CEO of Viridi Energy, explains the company’s work, outlook and ambitions for the future
Viridi Energy is a full-service renewable natural gas (RNG) platform. Launched with over $300 million (€273m) equity funding led by Warburg Pincus, and additional funding from Green Rock Energy Partners, Viridi works with biogas producers to turn organic feedstocks... [Read More]
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May 19, 2023
Ole Hvelplund, CEO at Nature Energy, Europe’s biggest biomethane producer, spoke to Bioenergy Insight about Shell’s recent acquisition of the Danish company, and about the growth he foresees for the firm.
Nature Energy hit the headlines earlier this year, following Shell’s acquisition of 100% of its shares. The petrochemical giant therefore acquired Nature Energy’s... [Read More]
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May 12, 2023
There is certainly no shortage of government-driven energy plans, strategies and promised initiatives in the UK at present as the country heads towards a clearly declared future of greater power self-sufficiency, writes Colin Ley.
Where renewable energy fits into this vision isn’t easy to assess, however, given the UK’s continued commitment to the production of oil... [Read More]
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May 9, 2023
Last year, Gasum sourced 1 million tonnes of biodegradable feedstocks for biogas production in Finland and Sweden. Anna-Mari Satosalmi, senior manager, feedstock and fertilisers at Gasum, told Bioenergy Insight about the challenges facing the region, ahead of her presentation at the International Biomass Congress & Expo.
Satosalmi is responsible for leading Gasum’s... [Read More]
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Apr 26, 2023
The funding and development landscape for bioenergy entrepreneurs in the US has an appealing look about it both at a Federal Government level and across several of the country’s individual states. Whether or not this will translate into sustainable green energy solutions in 2023 and beyond is another question, however, and one that doesn’t have an easy answer,... [Read More]
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Apr 21, 2023
Thomas Meth, co-founder, president and CEO of US-based woody biomass producer Enviva, gave insight into the company’s activity and its ambitious growth plans.
Enviva is the world's largest producer of wood pellets, making it a major player in the transition to renewables. In light of that, Bioenergy Insight asked where Enviva exports the majority of its biomass to,... [Read More]
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Apr 14, 2023
As a biocoal producer, SSGE Bio-Energy is going a long way to helping solve one of the industry’s most contentious issues – sustainable biomass.
SSGE Bio-Energy (SSGE) is a Hong Kong-headquartered company that broadly covers the management of biocoal production, machine design & fabrication, biomass power plant installation, inland logistics & international... [Read More]
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Apr 7, 2023
Luca Corello, head trader at Duferco Biomasse, is a speaker at our International Biomass Congress & Expo on 16-17 May. He gave us some insight into the wood pellet markets and the challenges the industry faces.
By all accounts, 2022 was an extraordinary year due to the shock Russia’s invasion of Ukraine upon the global economy, and the pellet industry certainly... [Read More]
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Mar 31, 2023
Remco Krul, marketing & communications manager at Nordsol, explained the company’s Bio-LNG installations, and how biogas producers can tap into this profitability potential as CHP permits expire.
The main components in biogas are methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2). To produce bio-LNG, the methane in the biogas is separated from the carbon dioxide and contaminants... [Read More]
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Mar 27, 2023
The World Biogas Summit and Expo takes place at Birmingham NEC on 29 & 30 March.
Charlotte Morton OBE, the association's chief executive, spoke to Bioenergy Insight about the WBA’s journey so far, and some new initiatives it is planning.
It seems that the time has never been more ripe for a boom in biogas. Bioenergy Insight asked Morton what she felt the business... [Read More]
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England's Environment Agency has granted an environmental permit to MVV Environment Ltd for a proposed energy-from-waste facility
New Zealand's North Island energy distributor Powerco has completed two feasibility studies confirming the technical viability of upgrading biogas to biomethane for injection into its gas network
The partnership aims to bolster sustainable energy infrastructure in Germany, Hungary, and the Czech Republic
