Aug 8, 2025
Naturgy links Navarre’s first biomethane plant to gas grid
Biomass News
Aug 8, 2025
Indonesia’s transition towards environmentally friendly, zero-emission energy took centre stage this week as experts from seven countries convened at IPB University for high-level discussions on biomass and bioenergy.
The 10th International Conference on Bioenergy and Biomass (ICBB), held at the IPB International Convention Centre in Bogor on 4–5 August, was organised... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 8, 2025
Researchers from NIBIO and the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) have developed an innovative biofilm-based method to transform greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO₂) and carbon monoxide (CO) into renewable biomethane with a purity exceeding 96 per cent.
Led by Dr Lu Feng, the team has published five scientific papers documenting how thin layers of... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 7, 2025
Emvolon, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology spin-off, and Montauk Renewables have announced the launch of a joint venture to convert biogas into green methanol, following the successful completion of a field demonstration project.
The partnership aims to develop a series of sites with the potential to produce up to 50,000 metric tonnes of green methanol annually... [Read More]
Biomass News
Aug 7, 2025
Cleaner Safer Group (CSG), the parent company of HETAS and Woodsure, has appointed Barry Cope as its new Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Bruce Allen, who has retired after nearly 20 years leading HETAS and eight years at Woodsure.
Bringing a wealth of experience from the building, construction and air quality sectors, Cope is set to drive the organisation’s growth... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 7, 2025
The "Mein Schiff Relax", operated by TUI Cruises, has become the first cruise ship to receive a ship-to-ship supply of bioLNG at the Port of Barcelona, marking a significant milestone in sustainable maritime operations.
On Saturday, 26 July, the barge Haugesund Knutsen - operated by Knutsen Scale Gas and chartered by Shell - delivered 1,875 m³ of bioLNG to the vessel... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 6, 2025
A significant upgrade to the gas network in Abergavenny, Wales is scheduled to commence later this month, with work beginning in the Park Avenue area on 18 August.
The project, led by Wales & West Utilities, is expected to run through to May 2026, depending on engineering progress and unforeseen circumstances.
The aim is to maintain a safe and dependable gas... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 6, 2025
Presidente Prudente, in the state of São Paulo, has begun work on Brazil’s first urban biomethane gas distribution network.
With an investment of R$12 million (approximately €2 million), the city is pioneering the use of this renewable fuel for residential and commercial supply, positioning itself at the forefront of the country’s clean energy transition.
The... [Read More]
Biomass News
Aug 5, 2025
Evero, a UK-based low-carbon energy-from-waste wood company, has been selected by the UK government to negotiate the transformation of its Evero Ince biomass plant into the nation’s first Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) facility.
Located within the HyNet Cluster, the project aims to retrofit the existing biomass plant with Mitsubishi Heavy Industry’s... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 5, 2025
Asahi Kasei has successfully completed a demonstration trial of its innovative biogas purification system using zeolites at a sewage treatment plant in Kurashiki, Japan.
The system achieved biomethane purity above 97% and yield over 99.5%, overcoming the typical trade-off between these key performance factors.
Utilising a novel pressure vacuum swing adsorption... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 5, 2025
HAM Group and HAM Criogénica have successfully developed the NANO BIOGAS LIQUIFIER, an innovative, compact liquefaction plant designed for the local production of renewable Bio-LNG from biogas generated by small-scale biodigesters.
The organisation said this next-generation, modular, plug-and-play unit offers outstanding energy efficiency, and is engineered for decentralised... [Read More]
Features
Aug 5, 2025
Woodchuck has pioneered an innovative approach to tackling construction and manufacturing wood waste by transforming it into high-quality biomass fuel. Todd Thomas, founder and CEO, tells Bioenergy Insight about the company’s achievements so far.
Todd first encountered the challenge of sourcing clean, consistent wood fuel when NorthStar Clean Energy, the US state... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 4, 2025
Fortis Energy has announced the addition of the Çobanlar Biogas Power Plant (3.55 MWe), located in Afyon, Türkiye, to its growing portfolio of renewable energy assets.
Operational since 2021, the Çobanlar facility is a key contributor to the region’s renewable energy landscape.
The plant processes approximately 100,000 tonnes of agricultural and animal solid and... [Read More]
Biomass News
Aug 4, 2025
Invasive weeds from the outskirts of Brisbane in Australia could soon help power homes and businesses, thanks to new research from the University of Queensland.
Scientists from UQ’s Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) have discovered that several problematic weed species can be converted into high-quality biomass pellets - a solid, renewable... [Read More]
Policy News
Aug 4, 2025
The Goa government in India has drafted a comprehensive policy to promote bioenergy production and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, aiming to support cleaner and more sustainable energy sources across the state.
The proposed policy focuses on encouraging investments in various bioenergy technologies such as biogas, biomass power and liquid biofuels.
It offers incentives... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 4, 2025
Dr Chris Mann, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Bennamann, explains why biomethane is the UK's best pathway to a sustainable energy future.
With the UK committed to achieving net zero by 2050, the choice between different biofuel pathways will determine not just our carbon footprint, but our energy security and economic resilience. After years of developing... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 1, 2025
German manufacturer WELTEC BIOPOWER, in partnership with French company AGRIPOWER France, is constructing a biomethane plant for Elivia Group, France’s second-largest beef producer.
The facility, located near Elivia’s slaughterhouse in Le Lion-d'Angers, Pays de la Loire, is scheduled to go online in November 2025 and will supply renewable gas directly into the public... [Read More]
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Indonesia’s transition towards environmentally friendly, zero-emission energy took centre stage this week as experts from seven countries convened at IPB University for high-level discussions on biomass and bioenergy
Spanish energy company Naturgy has connected Navarre’s first biomethane facility to its gas distribution network
Emvolon, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology spin-off, and Montauk Renewables have announced the launch of a joint venture to convert biogas into green methanol, following the successful completion of a field demonstration project
