Cycle0, a leading European developer, owner and operator of biomethane plants, has announced a significant investment in Italy with the acquisition of an operational biogas-to-electricity plant with authorisation for biomethane conversion and a new gas grid injection point in Mantua Province, in the Lombardy region of Italy. Operational since 2012, the plant, known... [Read More]

Drax has launched its Biomass Tracker, a new digital tool that provides greater visibility into the journey woody biomass takes through the company's global supply chain. The interactive tool shows the countries and states where Drax sources its biomass, the types of fibre used in Drax's own woody biomass, how it is transported, and the carbon associated with each stage... [Read More]

An agricultural machinery engineering expert at IPB University has developed renewable energy innovations that utilise nyamplung oil and biogas as alternative fuels for agricultural equipment, presenting significant potential for energy independence in Indonesia's farming sector. Professor Desrial announced the breakthrough during a scientific oration on 24 January, explaining... [Read More]

Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd is expanding its regional footprint after its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bio Eneco Sdn Bhd, signed a memorandum of understanding with Thailand's Berkana Power Co Ltd. The agreement covers the supply of biomass fuel to the Thai power generation market, marking a strategic move for the group as South-East Asia increases its renewable energy requirements. Under... [Read More]

Plans for a major renewable energy development in West Tipperary have been lodged with the local authority. The proposals for an anaerobic digestion facility at Ballynilard, approximately 3km from Tipperary Town on the Kilross Road, have been submitted to Tipperary County Council by Andrew Kiely and Nephin Renewable Gas. If approved, the anaerobic digester will process... [Read More]

Bioenergy remains Europe’s largest renewable energy source and will be critical to achieving energy independence alongside climate goals, according to a new report from Bioenergy Europe. The Brussels-based organisation’s latest Landscape Report, published on 21 January, provides a comprehensive overview of the EU energy system at a time when security of supply has... [Read More]

ENGIE has signed a 10-year biomethane purchase agreement with PepsiCo UK, marking the first such deal in the UK food and drink industry and backing a new £70 million anaerobic digestion plant in the north of England. The agreement, which begins in 2027, will see 60 GWh of biomethane generated annually via a mass balance approach to help decarbonise PepsiCo UK’s supply... [Read More]

Clear policy guidance on sustainable biomass sourcing is essential to unlock private investment in bioenergy and support the UK’s transition to net zero, according to Alicia Newton, senior scientific officer at Drax. Speaking following Drax’s inaugural science summit, Positively Net Zero, held this month, Newton highlighted the UK government’s consultation on a... [Read More]

Max Meier for Bioenergy Insights Saudi Arabia plans to fully open its stock market (Tadawul) to all categories of foreign investors, regardless of their place of residence, from February 1, 2026. This opens up the stock exchange, which is home to a number of some of the biggest and most exciting energy companies, to retail investors – at least on paper. Until now,... [Read More]

GROTEL GmbH has launched SaniTarp®, a patented concrete refurbishment membrane designed to protect biogas tanks from corrosion caused by aggressive gases such as hydrogen sulphide. The retrofit membrane extends the service life of fermenters, secondary digesters and digestate storage tanks whilst reducing downtime and increasing the economic efficiency of biogas plants. Addressing... [Read More]