Jul 30, 2025
UK biomass energy output drops in early 2025
Biomass News
Jul 29, 2025
US-based soil carbon specialist Boomitra has announced its entry into biomass-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) with a new project in Botswana, marking a significant expansion beyond its core focus on soil carbon.
The project, which is named the Oasis Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage Project, aims to tackle woody bush encroachment, restore grazing lands and permanently... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jul 28, 2025
The government of Ontario in Canada has announced more than CA\$6.2 million (€5.7 million) in new investments through its Forest Biomass Program, backing eight initiatives focused on research, innovation and industrial modernisation across Northwestern Ontario.
The latest round of funding aims to support sustainable harvesting from Crown forests, stimulate regional... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jul 25, 2025
SUEZ and RATP Group have announced the signing of a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA), marking a significant step in both companies’ efforts to promote sustainable urban mobility and decarbonisation.
Under the agreement, SUEZ will supply RATP Group - the world’s third-largest public transport operator - with nearly 100 GWh of renewable electricity annually.
The... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jul 25, 2025
Valmet, a global developer and supplier of technologies for the pulp, paper, and energy industries, has secured an order from Saica Group to deliver a biomass boiler and flue gas cleaning system to its facility in El Burgo de Ebro, Zaragoza.
The order, which falls under Valmet’s second-quarter 2025 bookings, is set for completion by the end of 2026.
The project... [Read More]
Policy News
Jul 24, 2025
The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has welcomed the UK government’s announcement that engineered greenhouse gas removals (GGRs) will be included in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) by 2029.
The move is being hailed by the association as a major milestone in the development of Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) and a critical step towards achieving... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jul 23, 2025
Swedish wood products company Vida is expanding its footprint into Central Sweden with the acquisition of three sawmills, reinforcing its position as a major player in Europe’s forest-based bioeconomy.
Vida, which is 77% owned by Canada’s Canfor Corporation, announced it has entered into a purchase agreement for AB Karl Hedin Sågverk, acquiring the business from... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jul 22, 2025
According to a recent report from consultancy Ember, Drax power station in Selby, England, continues to be the UK’s largest single source of carbon dioxide emissions, emitting 13.3 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent in 2024.
The document states that emissions from Drax increased by 16% last year, further widening the gap between it and the country’s next largest... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jul 21, 2025
Qarlbo Biodiversity has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Toronto-based Woodland Biofuels to supply up to 500,000 tonnes of sustainably sourced pine forest thinnings from its U.S.-based forestry operations.
The agreement supports both organisations' shared commitment to ecological restoration and renewable energy through sustainable... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jul 18, 2025
Biomass waste destined for landfill or incineration will instead be locked away underground under a deal announced between US waste management firm Vaulted Deep and Microsoft.
The agreement will see Vaulted Deep remove up to 4.9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere over the next 12 years by processing and permanently storing organic waste, which the... [Read More]
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]
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