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Apr 1, 2022
SEA-LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition established to demonstrate the benefits of LNG (and bio-LNG) as a viable marine fuel, has welcomed the Port of Zeebrugge as a new member.
SEA-LNG said Port of Zeebrugge has ‘pioneered’ the development of LNG bunkering in Europe, with the world’s first purpose-built LNG bunkering vessel – the Engie Zeebrugge (now Green... [Read More]
Policy News
Apr 1, 2022
The UK Government “must be bold” with its Energy Security strategy and remove restrictions from the Green Gas Support Scheme, the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) said.
The Association has urged the government to make the removal of policy blockages a priority in the upcoming Energy Security Strategy. It said the sector is prepared for... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 31, 2022
Veolia and Waga Energy have commissioned France’s largest biomethane production unit using biogas from a non-hazardous waste storage facility.
Based on Waga Energy’s WAGABOX® technology, this fully automated and remotely controlled production unit recovers and treats the biogas from landfill waste to transform it into biomethane. The green gas is then injected... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 30, 2022
A new study exploring different pathways for Southern Company Gas to achieve net-zero direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has found incorporating natural gas efficiency technologies and RNG to be the most beneficial in terms of cost and sustainability.
The analysis demonstrates that Southern Company Gas expects to be able to fully support its Atlanta-based parent... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 29, 2022
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has opened a high-capacity CNG truck and tube trailer fuelling station in Georgia, US.
The facility is one of the largest public access CNG stations on the East Coast and will soon offer RNG to customers.
In addition to fleet fuelling, the station will be used as a staging area for Marlin Gas Services to fill CNG transport trailers... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 29, 2022
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) will convert food waste into heating for the campus services building.
The project, which will be funded by a $339,000 (€308,000) grant from the Public Service Commission’s (PSC) Energy Innovation Program, will connect the UWO Campus Services Center – home to its document services, facilities offices, postal services,... [Read More]
Policy News
Mar 29, 2022
Sweden’s government has announced a long-term investment plan for biogas production.
The new regulation means those who produce biogas can receive a subsidy of up to 30 ore (€0.02) per kWh if the biogas is upgraded to the same quality as natural gas. Liquefied biogas can receive an additional 15 ore (€0.01) per kWh in support. In the long term, it is hoped this... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 29, 2022
Green Impact Partners (GIP) has signed definitive agreements for its partnership in a dairy RNG project in Iowa, US.
The Iowa RNG Project has secured long-term feedstock agreements with two dairies and is expected to generate approximately 800 MMBtu per day of RNG. The project will deliver its RNG into the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard and Renewable Identification... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 28, 2022
Melbourne Water will install a sludge digestion and biogas handling system at the Western Treatment Plant in Werribee, Victoria.
The company announced a major package of works to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and ensure the continued reliability of Melbourne’s sewer network.
Four projects, known as the WTP Bundle, will improve operations at the site, including... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 28, 2022
Pivotal LNG recently completed the delivery of renewable LNG to Harvey Gulf International Marine’s Carbon-Neutral Platform Supply Vessel (PSV).
The tri-vessel fuel operates exclusively on LNG and battery power, with diesel fuel as a backup, making it the first carbon-neutral PSV in the world.
The renewable LNG delivered to the PSV utilises negative carbon-intensity... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 25, 2022
Cummins, a manufacturer of power generation equipment, will open a new powertrain test facility in the UK to help accelerate the move towards cleaner, next-generation technologies.
The facility in the Tees Valley will be fuel-agnostic and will enable Cummins to develop and test a wider range of power technologies, including the latest universal engine platforms with... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 24, 2022
Proposed changes that will see the UK waste sector lose its entitlement to use red diesel from 1 April could massively impact the UK’s anaerobic digestion (AD) sector.
The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) is urging the government to postpone the proposed changes for five years until 2027. The organisation said if the changes go ahead, already... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 24, 2022
With the right government policies, Canada could reduce five times more greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through biogas and RNG.
New research by the Canadian Biogas Association, based on modelling by Navius Research, shows biogas and RNG projects currently reduce 8 megatonnes of GHG pollution by making clean energy out of methane derived from landfills, agriculture and... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 23, 2022
Ara Partners, a private equity firm specialised in industrial decarbonisation investments, has acquired Spanish company FNX Liquid Natural Gas to form CycleØ Group, a European biomethane platform.
CycleØ, led by Laurence Molke as CEO, will actively develop and operate biomethane projects across Europe. The company will capture, process and upgrade naturally occurring... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 23, 2022
Plans are to be submitted for a new anaerobic digestion (AD) facility in Suffolk, UK.
If approved, the new plant would be situated next to an existing AD facility operated by Eco Verde Energy. No formal planning application has yet been submitted, Suffolk Live reported, with the proposal’s consultation period ending on 20 March.
According to Parker Planning Services,... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 23, 2022
European Investment Bank (EIB) funds will contribute to financing a new anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in the Italian municipality of Pescara.
The EIB is financing the 2021-2025 climate strategy of Pescara with a €35 million framework investment aimed at promoting the circular economy, energy efficiency, and solid waste management.
EIB funds will make it possible... [Read More]
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