Jul 18, 2025
Vaulted Deep deal with Microsoft will turn biomass waste into carbon storage
Biomass News
Jul 17, 2025
The cost of wood pellets imported into South Korea rose by around 7% in June compared to the previous month, as demand for biomass fuel remained strong and regional supply tightened.
In total, the country imported approximately 312,000 tonnes of wood pellets during the month at an average price of $122 per tonne (CIF), up from around $114 per tonne in May.
Vietnam... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jul 17, 2025
Two of Poland’s largest state-backed companies have announced plans to develop a nationwide biomethane portfolio, in a move designed to cut emissions, enhance energy security, and strengthen the circular economy.
Energy group ORLEN and agri-food giant Krajowa Grupa Spożywcza (KGS) have signed an agreement to work together on the construction and operation of biomethane... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jul 16, 2025
Arigna Group has announced a strategic research collaboration with The Ohio State University to investigate the use of biochar in managed turfgrass systems.
The project, titled Proj 101-25: Biochar Evaluation in Turfgrass, aims to assess whether biochar can enhance sod harvesting timelines and improve the growth and quality of putting greens.
The study brings together... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jul 16, 2025
Economic Development Regina, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative have announced the award of three investment-grade BDO Zone ratings for Regina, Saskatchewan in Canada.
The ratings establish Regina as a premier destination for bio-based manufacturing, underpinned by exceptional biomass resources, strong infrastructure and a resilient supply chain.
The ratings highlight... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jul 11, 2025
A team of researchers from the University of Zagreb in Croatia has highlighted a promising, though still evolving, solution for hard-to-abate sectors - enhanced wood pellets made through thermal pre-treatment.
According to findings published in the peer-reviewed journal Drvna Industrija, standard wood pellets are already seen as a cleaner fuel source than coal. However,... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jul 9, 2025
A coalition of major corporate players, including McKinsey and Google, has committed $41 million to purchase carbon removal credits from a biomass energy project in Louisiana in the US.
The initiative, led by startup Arbor, aims to produce reliable power while capturing and storing carbon dioxide at competitive costs.
Arbor, founded by a former SpaceX engineer, is... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jul 8, 2025
Natural State Renewables has announced a key strategic partnership with Axens as part of its plan to produce carbon-negative sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from surplus forest biomass.
The project will use the BioTfueL® process, a technology developed over more than a decade by a consortium including Avril, Axens, CEA, IFPEN, TotalEnergies and thyssenkrupp Uhde.
This... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jul 7, 2025
Technology provider Valmet has been selected to deliver a biomass-fired boiler and advanced flue gas treatment system to Swedish utility Kraftringen Energi for its new combined heat and power (CHP) facility in Örtofta, Skåne.
The project represents the largest energy production investment in the region in over a decade and will play a crucial role in securing reliable... [Read More]
Policy News
Jul 4, 2025
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has issued a call to accelerate innovation in biomass and other bio-based sectors as a way to reduce Europe’s environmental footprint and dependency on imported resources.
A new assessment published this week highlights the environmental pressures linked to Europe’s current consumption model and argues that greater investment... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jul 3, 2025
Danish biomass leader CM Biomass has reported resilient financial results for the 2024/25 financial year, maintaining stable trading volumes despite global economic challenges and downward pressure on biomass prices.
The company traded 3.7 million tonnes of biomass during the year, generating revenue exceeding €777 million and achieving a profit before tax of €14.5... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jul 2, 2025
TRE HOLDINGS CORPORATION and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly assess the feasibility of producing green methanol from woody biomass and waste in Japan.
The project represents a potential breakthrough in the use of domestic forest resources to create low-carbon fuels and chemicals, with the feasibility study... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jul 1, 2025
Biomass Renewable Energy Inc. has outlined plans to build a state-of-the-art biomass facility in Oroville, a city located in northern California’s Butte County.
Situated at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills, Oroville is known for its natural resources and growing commitment to sustainable development.
At an Oroville City Council meeting, the company will... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jun 30, 2025
The UK’s waste wood sector maintained a strong performance in 2024, with more than 96% of all waste wood generated processed for reuse, recycling or recovery, according to new data released by the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) on 26 June.
Out of 4.5 million tonnes of waste wood arising across the country, 4.33 million tonnes were successfully diverted from landfill... [Read More]
Policy News
Jun 27, 2025
At a biomass power plant in the city of Xuzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, giant mechanical claws repeatedly feed bundles of dried straw onto conveyor belts. The straw is then transported to furnaces and converted into clean energy.
This facility can process around 300,000 tonnes of agricultural residues like wheat, corn and rice straw annually, producing over 220... [Read More]
Policy News
Jun 26, 2025
California lawmakers have advanced a bill aimed at expanding the use of biomass as an alternative to open pile burning, with recent amendments designed to address air quality and public health concerns.
The legislation, which passed the state Assembly this week, now moves to the Senate for further consideration.
The bill is intended to reduce wildfire risk and harmful... [Read More]
Policy News
Jun 26, 2025
The European Commission is launching the “EU Energy and Raw Materials Platform” on 2 July 2025 to help EU companies streamline the sourcing of strategic energy commodities and raw materials.
The initiative aims to leverage the scale of the EU’s single market to enhance supply security, competitiveness, and progress toward the green transition.
The platform... [Read More]
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Natural State Renewables has announced a key strategic partnership with Axens as part of its plan to produce carbon-negative sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from surplus forest biomass
