Aug 8, 2025
Naturgy links Navarre’s first biomethane plant to gas grid
Biogas News
Aug 8, 2025
Researchers from NIBIO and the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) have developed an innovative biofilm-based method to transform greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO₂) and carbon monoxide (CO) into renewable biomethane with a purity exceeding 96 per cent.
Led by Dr Lu Feng, the team has published five scientific papers documenting how thin layers of... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 7, 2025
Emvolon, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology spin-off, and Montauk Renewables have announced the launch of a joint venture to convert biogas into green methanol, following the successful completion of a field demonstration project.
The partnership aims to develop a series of sites with the potential to produce up to 50,000 metric tonnes of green methanol annually... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 7, 2025
The "Mein Schiff Relax", operated by TUI Cruises, has become the first cruise ship to receive a ship-to-ship supply of bioLNG at the Port of Barcelona, marking a significant milestone in sustainable maritime operations.
On Saturday, 26 July, the barge Haugesund Knutsen - operated by Knutsen Scale Gas and chartered by Shell - delivered 1,875 m³ of bioLNG to the vessel... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 6, 2025
A significant upgrade to the gas network in Abergavenny, Wales is scheduled to commence later this month, with work beginning in the Park Avenue area on 18 August.
The project, led by Wales & West Utilities, is expected to run through to May 2026, depending on engineering progress and unforeseen circumstances.
The aim is to maintain a safe and dependable gas... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 6, 2025
Presidente Prudente, in the state of São Paulo, has begun work on Brazil’s first urban biomethane gas distribution network.
With an investment of R$12 million (approximately €2 million), the city is pioneering the use of this renewable fuel for residential and commercial supply, positioning itself at the forefront of the country’s clean energy transition.
The... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 5, 2025
Asahi Kasei has successfully completed a demonstration trial of its innovative biogas purification system using zeolites at a sewage treatment plant in Kurashiki, Japan.
The system achieved biomethane purity above 97% and yield over 99.5%, overcoming the typical trade-off between these key performance factors.
Utilising a novel pressure vacuum swing adsorption... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 5, 2025
HAM Group and HAM Criogénica have successfully developed the NANO BIOGAS LIQUIFIER, an innovative, compact liquefaction plant designed for the local production of renewable Bio-LNG from biogas generated by small-scale biodigesters.
The organisation said this next-generation, modular, plug-and-play unit offers outstanding energy efficiency, and is engineered for decentralised... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 4, 2025
Fortis Energy has announced the addition of the Çobanlar Biogas Power Plant (3.55 MWe), located in Afyon, Türkiye, to its growing portfolio of renewable energy assets.
Operational since 2021, the Çobanlar facility is a key contributor to the region’s renewable energy landscape.
The plant processes approximately 100,000 tonnes of agricultural and animal solid and... [Read More]
Policy News
Aug 4, 2025
The Goa government in India has drafted a comprehensive policy to promote bioenergy production and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, aiming to support cleaner and more sustainable energy sources across the state.
The proposed policy focuses on encouraging investments in various bioenergy technologies such as biogas, biomass power and liquid biofuels.
It offers incentives... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 4, 2025
Dr Chris Mann, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Bennamann, explains why biomethane is the UK's best pathway to a sustainable energy future.
With the UK committed to achieving net zero by 2050, the choice between different biofuel pathways will determine not just our carbon footprint, but our energy security and economic resilience. After years of developing... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 1, 2025
German manufacturer WELTEC BIOPOWER, in partnership with French company AGRIPOWER France, is constructing a biomethane plant for Elivia Group, France’s second-largest beef producer.
The facility, located near Elivia’s slaughterhouse in Le Lion-d'Angers, Pays de la Loire, is scheduled to go online in November 2025 and will supply renewable gas directly into the public... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 1, 2025
VIDA Bioenergy, a wholly owned subsidiary of VTTI, has commenced operations at its first UK biomethane facility while advancing construction of a second site.
The company, which launched earlier in 2025, aims to become a leading producer of biomethane in Europe by converting biomass into renewable gas through dedicated facilities across the UK.
Its first operational... [Read More]
Policy News
Jul 31, 2025
The government of Punjab has launched its inaugural pilot project to produce biogas from animal waste, marking a strategic step in its "Suthra Punjab Waste to Value Project."
Led by the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC), the initiative demonstrates a scalable model for converting organic waste into renewable energy.
In a recent progress meeting held in Lahore,... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jul 31, 2025
OnTurtle, a European provider of mobility and transport services, has expanded its range of alternative fuels by introducing Bio-LNG (liquefied biomethane) at 55 service stations throughout Germany.
This initiative strengthens the company’s ongoing efforts to promote sustainable transport and grow its network of low-emission fuel options across more than 1,800 sites... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jul 30, 2025
A new voucher scheme has been launched by the Supergen Bioenergy Hub, based at Aston University’s Energy and Bioproducts Institute (EBRI), to encourage greater collaboration between industry and academia in the development of sustainable bioenergy in the UK.
The scheme offers vouchers worth up to £15,000 to help cover business expenses and the expertise of postdoctoral... [Read More]
Policy News
Jul 30, 2025
Kerala is ramping up its efforts to promote cleaner energy with the development of five additional compressed biogas (CBG) plants, alongside ongoing projects in Kozhikode and Kochi in India, reports The Hindu.
Local Self-Governments Minister M.B. Rajesh announced the expansion during a visit to Kozhikode on 28 July, where a new partnership was formalised between Kozhikode... [Read More]
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