Axpo has given the green light to its first biomethane project in Italy. Located in the southern region of Basilicata, the plant will produce approximately 45 GWh of renewable energy a year and is expected to start operations by the end of 2025. The plant will be constructed in the municipality of Grottole and mainly use agricultural waste from neighbouring farms to... [Read More]

Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc., a California-based company, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Delaware court. Backed by companies including WM and Marathon Petroleum, the organisation had pledged to run the US' first waste-to-sustainable fuel factory on a commercial basis. It opened a facility in Nevada in 2022. Marathon is owed $858,925 and WM is owed $363,292.95. The... [Read More]

Bioenergy Europe outlines what to expect at this year’s European Bioenergy Future (EBF) conference. On November 20-21, the bioenergy community will convene at BluePoint Brussels for the European Bioenergy Future (EBF) conference, a cornerstone event in the renewable energy sector organised by Bioenergy Europe. The 2024 edition arrives at a pivotal time, just months... [Read More]

FortisBC is issuing a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) for additional power to meet its customers’ growing energy needs and support economic growth in B.C.’s Southern Interior region. As the company identifies promising projects, FortisBC said it will work with power providers to bring these new projects online and increase the amount of electricity available... [Read More]

NewEnergyBlue, a clean-technology designer of biomass refineries that turn agricultural waste into highly decarbonised biofuels and biochemicals, has finalised its purchase of Inbicon biomass-conversion technology from Ørsted. NewEnergyBlue’s acquisition extends its scope of operations worldwide, includes ownership of Inbicon’s international patent portfolio, and... [Read More]

Amp Americas, a leading dairy methane capture and renewable natural gas (RNG) company, has announced that its projects have reduced more than 2,000,000 metric tons (MT) of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions since 2012 – equivalent to the emissions of more than five natural gas-fired power plants in one year. Amp Americas partners with dairy farmers across the... [Read More]

Infrastructure management company Ancala has acquired a 5 MW biomass facility in Croatia from renewable energy firm Akuo. Ancala is an independent infrastructure manager with a diverse €4 billion portfolio of 18 investments in 15 countries. It has now added a 5 MW green energy plant to its Central and Eastern European EU Renewables Platform. This platform incorporates... [Read More]

Renewable energy company Drax and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) have reached a settlement in connection with Notices of Violation (NOV) at its Mississippi plant.  The NOVs were due to the alleged permit exceedance of hazardous air pollutant limits with respect to methanol and a failure to timely conduct an emissions performance test by a... [Read More]

As part of a rebranding, Hitachi Zosen Inova will become Kanadevia Inova effective 1 October. According to the company, the rebrand is a step towards a more stronger and more unified global presence. "Our commitment to providing excellent service and support rmeains unchanged."... [Read More]

Cepsa has been certified as a biomethane trader by ISCC, the international certification programme for biomass and bioenergy production. The company has already begun its trading activities in this market, completing its first biomethane purchase in Spain. Specifically, Cepsa acquired 25 GWh of renewable gas produced from urban organic waste at the Valdemingómez plant... [Read More]

Japan’s Renova Inc. has rescheduled the launch of its Omaezakikou biomass plant. It was scheduled to become operational in October this year, but has now been postponed to March next year. This is due to additional time necessary for final adjustments to the boiler and turbine facilities, in order to ensure stable operation. The plant is owned by Omaezakikou Biomass... [Read More]

BioteCH4 has announced that, after 14 years at the helm, Neil Hunter has decided to step down as CEO. He will take on the role of CEO of the Bisviridi's new separate company, and will be an adviser to BioteCH4. Christer Stoyell has been appointed as the company's new CEO, effective from 1 October. Stoyell brings a wealth of experience in the renewables sector, having... [Read More]

The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) has announced a major milestone in the growth of the renewable natural gas industry, with 433 facilities now operational across North America. This achievement represents a significant leap from just a year ago, when the North American RNG industry celebrated the establishment of 300 facilities, marking a 44% growth... [Read More]

Finland's first industrial-scale liquefied biogas production plant is set to be constructed in Nurmo. Suomen Lantakaasu Oy and Atria Finland Ltd have made an investment of more than €60 million to build the 100 GWh biofuel production plant. Construction will begin immediately, and the facility is expected to be completed during 2026. The biogas plant will be built... [Read More]

ReFood’s commercial director, Philip Simpson, outlines some of the company’s innovative work, as well as the climate in the UK. ReFood is a food waste recycler that operates across Europe. In the UK it provides collection and disposal services to hundreds of businesses operating across the food supply chain, recycling 480,000 tonnes of food waste every year at our... [Read More]

The Georgia Public Service Commission is set to vote on a proposal enabling Georgia Power to add almost 80 Mw of biomass power to its facilities, with three power purchase agreements (PPAs). In 2022, Georgia Power released a request for proposals, seeking up to 150 Mw of additional biomass capacity. In response it received proposed PPAs with combined 77.9 Mw of capacity. These... [Read More]