Biogas News

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 6.2 hectares of land…
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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 round that aims to…
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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 for the grid…
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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, where officials…
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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) indicate that Colombia has…
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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 and biogas facilities…
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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 Motion transformation…
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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. The project…
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Plans to significantly expand the Mepal anaerobic digester (AD) plant near Chatteris have prompted strong objections from Chatteris Town Council and nearby residents, citing concerns over traffic, odour and biodiversity impacts. The planning application, submitted to Fenland District Council, seeks permission for a major extension to the existing facility off Iretons Way, including eight new…
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African nations are increasingly recognising the potential of liquefied natural gas to drive economic growth and energy independence, according to a new report from the African Energy Chamber. The chamber's "State of African Energy: 2026 Outlook Report" highlights how several gas-producing nations are pivoting from holding gas back primarily as an export product to building gas-centric domestic…
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The Solomon Islands has successfully secured USD1.58 million (€1.5m/12.8m SBD) for the SENBIOSIS Project (Sustainable Energy from Biogas in Solomon Islands) at the 18th Joint Committee Meeting of the Cooperation Programme of the Governments of the Pacific Small Island Developing States and the Governments of Italy, Austria, Luxembourg and Spain. The approval followed the submission and formal…
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Ireland has been selected as one of eight European countries to participate in BIOMAPE, a major new European Commission initiative aimed at accelerating the sustainable deployment of biomethane across the EU. Ireland is represented on the project by Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI). BIOMAPE brings together partners from across Europe to tackle the technical, regulatory, market and social…
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Ireland's agricultural sector is sitting on an untapped opportunity to transform livestock waste into renewable energy, but the absence of targeted government support is preventing small-scale biogas systems from becoming mainstream. This is according to Barry Caslin, Teagasc Energy and Rural Development Specialist, writing with contributions from Dr Shaun Connolly, Research Officer at Teagasc…
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India's biogas industry is projected to draw investments surpassing Rs 5,000 crore (€534 million) during the 2026-27 financial year, according to forecasts from the Indian Biogas Association. The anticipated growth comes as market demand for renewable gas continues to rise across the country. Recent government figures show that 94 compressed biogas plants generated sales exceeding 31,400…
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