
Feb 10, 2025
UK biomass-generated energy increased by 36.9% in Q3 ’24
Biomass News
Feb 10, 2025
The UK government has agreed a new subsidy arrangement with Drax for its Selby biomass plant.
The facility, which has received billions of pounds in subsidies to date, generates about 5% of the UK's electricity.
However, the Drax plant's emissions are unabated, making the station the single largest CO2 emitter in the country.
According to the government, the arrangement... [Read More]
Biomass News
Feb 10, 2025
Biomass represented 8.6% of the UK’s energy supply in 2022 and is set to play an important role in the government’s plan to meet net zero goals. However, there are concerns about the supply of biomass fuels and whether it is viable on a large scale. Here, Mike Torbitt, managing director of resistor manufacturer Cressall, explores the importance of sustainable... [Read More]
Biomass News
Feb 7, 2025
Japan's Renova has announced its 75 MW Omaezakikou biomass plant began operations on 29 January.
The plant uses wood pellets and palm kernel shells as feedstock.
Initially scheduled to start operations in December 2023, the Omaezakikou facility saw several delays.
Most recently, it was delayed last December, due to final adjustments being made to the boiler and turbine... [Read More]
Biomass News
Feb 6, 2025
Samantha Smith, head of heat and biomass at the REA UK, has mounted a defence for biomass - which is the second-largest producer of low carbon energy in the UK.
"Concerns about carbon accounting, carbon payback and sustainability continue to play out in the media," she observed.
For example, Drax has come under scrutiny due to the amount of subsidy it receives from the... [Read More]
Biomass News
Feb 5, 2025
Enviva will close its biomass plant in Amory, Mississippi on 7 February.
The 115,000 metric tonne per year pellet plant will cease operations due to market dynamics and the facility's infrastructure and operations, according to the company.
This site was Enviva's first US-operated plant, and was acquired in 2010, having previously been owned by CKS Energy.
“Enviva... [Read More]
Biomass News
Feb 4, 2025
The formation of Dall Group has been announced, which follows the acquisition of Weiss Energie France (Weiss) and Biomasse Services ét Maintenance (BSM) from Groupe Roullie.
The new group consists of Weiss, BSM as well as Dall Energy.
Dall Energy's founder, Jens Dall Bentzen, is the new group CEO, while former Torben Høberg, has been appointed to lead Dall Energy as... [Read More]
Biomass News
Feb 3, 2025
Nestle has installed a biomass boiler at its factory in Kabirwala, Pakistan.
The biomass boiler will contribute to a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, and generate 80,000 tonnes of steam per year.
According to Nestle, 85% of the factory's thermal energy needs will be met, whilst six million Nm3 of natural gas and 29 tonnes of heavy furnace oil will be saved... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jan 30, 2025
Emerging Fuels Technology (EFT), a leader in Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis and renewable fuel innovation and technology, has signed a Master License Agreement with Highbury Energy Inc. and a Site License with Wanagekong-Biiwega’iganan Clean Energy Corporation (WBCE Corp) — an Indigenous majority-owned and Indigenous-led joint venture with Highbury — aiming to produce... [Read More]
Policy News
Jan 27, 2025
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade plans to add biomass power to the direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) mechanism, according to its draft decree to replace Decree 80/2024 on DPPA mechanism.
The current DPPA mechanism features solar and wind power of at least 10 MW.
The ministry stated that biomass power can lead to socioeconomic and environmental improvements.
It... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jan 24, 2025
The Biomass Development Zone (BDO) Initiative, a leading force in catalysing bioeconomy development, has released the first BDO Zone Annual Report, highlighting unprecedented growth and impact in 2024.
The report underscores the BDO Zone Initiative's role in bridging the gap between local biomass resources and global bioenergy stakeholders.
By providing communities with... [Read More]
Policy News
Jan 23, 2025
South Korea plans to reduce subsidies for biomass, following domestic and international criticism of links to deforestation.
The country has subsidised biomass with millions of dollars for over a decade, leveraged via a renewable energy certificates programme.
With limited domestic forest resources, South Korea has structured its operation around importing huge volumes... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jan 22, 2025
Comstock Inc. has announced that its subsidiary, Comstock Fuels Corporation (Comstock Fuels), a leader in advanced lignocellulosic technologies, has executed an agreement with Hexas Biomass Inc. (Hexas), securing exclusive rights to Hexas’ intellectual properties in liquid fuels applications, subject to certain pre-existing agreements and relationships.
Comstock Fuels... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jan 20, 2025
The global market for energy from solid biomass continues to grow, and Japan will remain the strongest growth market worldwide, according to ecoprog's annual study on the use of solid biomass for energy.
In Europe, the market is driven by the increasing demand for renewable heat. Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) is becoming increasingly relevant. Until... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jan 20, 2025
BiofuelCircle is scaling up rural infrastructure in Nagpur, Maharashtra in India, to promote sustainable biomass aggregation.
The company has built eight new warehouses - four in Mauda and four in Bhandara - the company aims to aggregate 40,000 metric tonnes (MT) of paddy straw this season.
Equipped with advanced machinery like balers ands lashers, these warehouses streamline... [Read More]
Policy News
Jan 20, 2025
Bioenergy Europe has released its 2024 Landscape Report, providing a detailed analysis of bioenergy’s role in supporting Europe’s transition to a net zero economy by 2050.
The report delivers key insights for policymakers and market actors, highlighting bioenergy’s contributions to decarbonisation, energy independence and economic competitiveness.
The report states... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jan 17, 2025
Japan biomass giant Erex will begin trial production at its wood pellet plant in Vietnam’s northern province of Tuyen Quang, and will put it into official operation in February.
The update was shared by Erex representative director and president Honna Hitoshi on 15 January at a meeting with Tuyen Quang authorities.
He requested the provincial authorities support with... [Read More]