Jul 25, 2025
Valmet to supply biomass boiler to Saica Group in Spain
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]
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]
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