Apr 8, 2019
Calvera sells biomethane transport module to E.ON Biofor Sweden
Biogas News
Apr 8, 2019
Two cars in the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama were sponsored by the American Biogas Council, a breakthrough to mainstream America for the biogas industry.
IndyCars driven by Colton Herta (Harding Steinbrenner Racing) and Patricio O’Ward (Carlin Motorsport) were the parties sponsored by the biogas association.
“If we can get America to embrace the benefits... [Read More]
Biogas News
Apr 3, 2019
American renewable natural gas (RNG) supplier US Gain has announced that a new RNG project in Springfield, Nebraska has come online, providing clean fuel for the transportation industry.
The company has also signed a supply contract with Southern California Gas (SoCalGas) to supply RNG across its fuelling station network.
The Sarpy County Landfill in Springfield, Nebraska... [Read More]
Biogas News
Apr 1, 2019
Oil and gas firm Eni announced that it has signed an agreement with the Italian Biogas Consortium (CIB) to promote the production of advanced biomethane from animal waste, agro-industrial by-products and dedicated winter crops for use in the transport sector.
The agreement also involves new opportunities for Consortium member companies by launching business initiatives.
“The... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 29, 2019
Energy storage company 1414 Degrees announced that it has completed the mechanical installation of a biogas-powered thermal storage system, GAS-TESS.
The firm revealed that the electrical installation is set to be completed in a week.
GAS-TESS will be taking on biogas from the SA Water Glenelg wastewater treatment plant.
After all phases of installation are complete, the... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 26, 2019
Prague City Hall is assessing the feasibility of a biogas plant to process biodegradable waste from households, businesses and industry, Prague TV reports.
“Currently, Prague does not have facilities for the efficient use of biodegradable waste, which is a significant amount of the waste generated in Prague. We can only compost some of this waste. A biogas plant... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 25, 2019
Six Hurtigruten passenger ships will be retrofitted with biogas-ready fuel gas supply systems (FGSS) under a contract announced by marine solutions and integration company Høglund.
In partnership with HB Hunte Engineering, Høglund will design and engineer customised tank and FGSS solutions for the six Hurtigruten passenger vessels, which will be able to run... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 21, 2019
Since being put in motion last year, the phasing out of diesel-powered vehicles by The John Lewis Partnership continues gaining momentum.
This week, the Partnership pledges to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, using biomethane-powered heavy goods vehicles as part of the initiative.
According to announcement, the company vehicles contribute over 40%... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 19, 2019
A study published this week by Navigant for the Gas for Climate consortium points at combining hydrogen, biomethane and electricity to better decarbonise the energy system.
Just last week, Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Hammond delivered the Spring Statement, in which Hammond spoke of the need for the pace of decarbonisation to be accelerated. As response to that... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 18, 2019
Renewable gas provider Xebec Adsorption announced that it has signed a CAD$6 million (€3.9 million) contract for a landfill biogas upgrading plant in Italy.
After the plant is operational, it is estimated to produce 5 million cubic metres of carbon-neutral renewable natural gas (RNG) yearly.
“Upgraded landfill gas to RNG is playing an increasingly important... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 15, 2019
Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Hammond delivered the Spring Statement this week, laying out updated economic forecasts for the UK.
Along with formal acknowledgement that the UK economy will continue to weaken in 2019, there is the more positive strength of public finances to applaud, the budget deficit expected to be the smallest since 2002. However, both of these... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 14, 2019
Technology group Wärtsilä announced that it has been given a notice to proceed for a liquid biogas (bioLNG) plant to be constructed in Norway.
According to the release, the contract was awarded to the firm in April 2018 by Norwegian wastewater treatment company VEAS.
“Efficiency and environmental sustainability are two of the main pillars of Wärtsilä’s... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 12, 2019
India-based Banas Dairy is planning to set up four biogas plants with an estimated total value of ₹320 million (€4 million), Times of India reports.
Banas chairman Shankar Chaudhary will lay the foundation stones for each biogas plant at Ratnapura (Bhiladi), Dama Semen Station (Deesa), Thavar (Dhanera) and Danta Chilling Centre in Banaskantha.
“The problem... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 11, 2019
A public bus has caught fire in Stockholm after what investigators believe to be a biogas explosion, The Local reports.
There were no passengers on the bus at the time of the incident, however the driver was taken to the hospital with burn injuries in a ‘serious but stable’ condition.
According to the report, fire and rescue services suspect a biogas tube on... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 6, 2019
Financial provider Prestige Funds announced that it has concluded a £14.7 million (€17.09 million) funding deal to finance an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in Kent, UK.
According to the release, the deal is the latest in a long series of financing agreements to fund AD facilities in the UK, which are helping farms and food businesses to process waste into energy.
The... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 5, 2019
Connecticut-based Quantum Biopower announced that its anaerobic digestion (AD) facility in Southington is expecting an upgrade to handle an unexpected rise in packaged food waste.
The company is planning to upgrade the plant with a 25,000 square foot building alongside machinery.
According to the release, the Planning and Zoning Commission has given the company unanimous... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 5, 2019
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced that it is providing $11.2 million (€9.91 million) to Lithuanian renewables firm Modus Group for two biogas plants in Belarus.
According to the release, the two plants will have a total installed capacity of 3MW and be able to generate 23.6GWh of clean energy annually.
In December 2018, Bioenergy... [Read More]
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The company behind a biomass energy facility near Hull, England has gone into administration, though a successful sale of its land and equipment has safeguarded jobs and maximised returns for creditors
The plant will convert agro-industrial waste into high-quality biomethane. The facility will recover residues from the AZPO – Azeites de Portugal olive oil plant
The upturn is being driven in part by growing access to Bio-LNG, a renewable form of biogas that enables up to 100% CO₂ reductions compared to conventional diesel
