Jan 9, 2026
Community survey highlights concerns over wood pellet pollution in US South
Biogas News
Jan 9, 2026
A renewable biogas plant capable of converting nearly 100,000 tonnes of poultry manure into green gas each year has been proposed for Drum, County Monaghan in Ireland.
Stream BioEnergy Ireland Limited submitted the planning application to Monaghan County Council on 10 December last year, with a decision expected by 3 February.
The development would occupy approximately... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jan 9, 2026
Denmark's biogas sector supplied more than 40 per cent of the country's gas consumption last year, yet industry leaders warn the pace of expansion is failing to match the nation's growing energy needs.
New figures from Energinet reveal biogas has become a cornerstone of Danish energy infrastructure, but Lars Kaspersen, chief executive of Biogas Denmark, said the sector's... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jan 8, 2026
Capstone Green Energy Holdings, Inc. (Capstone), a provider of microturbine energy solutions, has announced the completion of its 6.6-megawatt combined heat and power (CHP) system at a renewable energy facility in North Carolina.
The project uses swine waste converted through a pyrolysis process to produce biogas. Capstone’s microturbines will generate renewable electricity... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jan 8, 2026
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is working with Terragia Biofuel Inc. to test new biomass conversion technology aimed at increasing biofuel yields from corn stover.
The collaboration is taking place at INL’s Biomass Feedstock National User Facility (BFNUF), where Terragia is using advanced preprocessing technologies to evaluate its approach to converting plant material... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jan 8, 2026
Ambitious plans to create a £1 billion company in the South of Scotland have received a major boost after a near-£1 million investment from the region’s economic and community development agency.
South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) has invested in pioneering carbon capture firm The Carbon Removers, headquartered near Dumfries, to help kickstart a wider fundraising... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jan 7, 2026
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the establishment of six biogas plants across the province in India, signalling the practical rollout of new clean energy initiatives.
Four of the plants will be set up in Lahore, while two will be located in Faisalabad. The decision was taken during a special meeting on clean energy, chaired by the chief minister,... [Read More]
Other News
Jan 7, 2026
Evero Energy has announced that its InBECCS project, which aims to become the UK's first engineered greenhouse gas removal (GGR) facility, has been officially listed on Puro.earth's Future Facility programme – a leading global standard for durable carbon removals.
This listing represents a key opportunity for the UK to advance its ambitions around engineered carbon... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jan 7, 2026
Mackenzie County has finalised an agreement with Calgary-based PowerWood Canada Corp that will bring two pioneering wood pellet manufacturing facilities to the northern Alberta region in Canada, representing hundreds of millions of dollars in private investment and the potential for up to 300 direct jobs.
The announcement, made by Mackenzie County Reeve Josh Knelsen,... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jan 6, 2026
Researchers in China and Singapore have developed a novel solar‑driven process that uses sugars from biomass to produce green hydrogen while also generating valuable chemical co‑products, potentially reducing the cost of clean hydrogen production.
The method, reported in the journal eScience, integrates sunlight with a membrane‑free co‑electrolysis system that... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jan 6, 2026
Colombia is exploring ways to diversify its energy supply by developing alternatives to conventional natural gas, including biogas and biomethane, according to the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
The government aims to reduce reliance on imported gas, particularly during periods of supply constraints.
Studies by the country’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME)... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jan 6, 2026
The UK is lagging significantly behind international competitors in developing a cohesive strategy for biomass utilisation and the broader bioeconomy, according to a comprehensive white paper published by the Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA).
Whilst more than 50 nations have published bioeconomy strategies or implemented policies steering towards... [Read More]
Features
Jan 6, 2026
German energy company Uniper recently signed a seven-year agreement with Spanish biomethane developer Five Bioenergy. Dorit Ost, head of biomethane and trading at Uniper’s gas & LNG trading division, tells Bioenergy Insight about the deal.
The agreement covers supply from three of Spain’s largest biomethane plants in Murcia, and is emblematic of Uniper’s strategy... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jan 5, 2026
Spanish energy company Moeve has signed a strategic agreement with Pretium Renovables to develop between four and six biomethane production facilities, each with an estimated capacity of 60 GWh per year.
Andalusia has been identified as the priority region for the rollout of the projects, which form part of Moeve's ambitious biomethane roadmap and its broader Positive... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jan 5, 2026
Croatia's electricity system reached a defining moment last year, with biomass and biogas facilities playing a crucial role alongside solar and wind power to deliver a landmark shift in the nation's energy landscape, according to provisional data from the Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia association (OIEH).
For the first time, solar power plants, wind farms, and biomass... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jan 5, 2026
The Association of Power Producers (APP) in India has said that several thermal power plants failed to meet biomass co-firing targets in FY25 because of supply shortages and technical limitations, not a lack of intent by generators.
The clarification follows show-cause notices issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to six thermal power stations within... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jan 2, 2026
Indonesia’s state-owned power utility PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) has signed the commercial operation date (COD) for the 15MW Pontianak Biomass Power Plant II in West Kalimantan.
Reported on January 2, 2026, the announcement confirms the facility is ready for commercial operations and represents another step in Indonesia’s efforts to expand renewable energy... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jan 2, 2026
Cambi ASA has signed a letter of intent with Indian infrastructure group NCC to supply its thermal hydrolysis process (THP) technology for the modernisation of sludge treatment at the Malad wastewater treatment plant in Mumbai.
The large new facility is being developed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation as part of a wider upgrade of the city’s sanitation infrastructure.... [Read More]
CONNECT WITH US
Despite covering 40% of national gas consumption, Lars Kaspersen, chief executive of Biogas Danmark warns: "The tempo in expansion does not match the need."
The company actively captures CO₂ from biogas and the whisky industry and is now scaling up operations internationally
The announcement, made by Mackenzie County Reeve Josh Knelsen, marks what the company describes as a first-of-its-kind project in Canada, utilising wildfire-damaged wood to produce clean energy as an alternative to coal
