May 18, 2020
Puget Sound Energy signs RNG purchase agreement with Klickitat PUD
Biogas News
May 15, 2020
Renewable gas is already “broadly available” for consumers across Europe, according to the Natural & bio Gas Vehicle Association (NGVA Europe).
Figures released by NGVA Europe reveal details on the current utilisation of biomethane in Europe’s road transport sector. Out of today’s 4,120 compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuelling... [Read More]
Biomass News
May 15, 2020
ANDRITZ will supply a complete biomass gasification plant and a new biomass handling line to Klabin, the biggest paper producer, exporter and recycler in Brazil.
The plant will be built at Klabin’s Ortigueira mill, with a 51 MW gasification plant, a belt dryer, a multifuel lime kiln burner and biomass handling equipment with auxiliaries. By replacing 100% of the heavy... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 14, 2020
Weltec Biopower is to build a biogas plant in Veria, Greece, this summer.
The main investor and operator of the project is one of the largest abattoirs for cows and pigs in Greece. The 500 kW plant, which Weltec has planned in partnership with its Greek partner, Tetoros Machinery, is set to go live in mid-November.
According to Greek research institute CRES, the... [Read More]
Biomass News
May 14, 2020
Around 6,000 native trees are being planted at the Tamworth Agricultural Institute in Australia as part of the Biomass for Bioenergy project.
The project, launched under the New South Wales (NSW) Primary Industries Climate Change Research Strategy, will investigate opportunities for increasing the amount of sustainable biomass use in NSW, with a focus on electricity... [Read More]
Pellets News
May 13, 2020
Pinnacle Renewable Energy has announced its first-quarter financial results, revealing a revenue increase of 22.4%.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic putting a strain on the lumber industry in British Columbia and several issues reported in Q1, Pinnacle reported increases in revenue and production. However, the company warned of potential impacts to its fibre supply... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 12, 2020
The World Biogas Association (WBA) has appointed a council to support its development and that of the global industry.
Since forming in November 2016, the WBA has worked on several important projects highlighting the potential of biogas and its role in a low-carbon future. Recently, it rallied its members, including industry giants Engie, SUEZ and SHV to sign a declaration... [Read More]
Biomass News
May 12, 2020
Bioenergy Europe has welcomed the decision made by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) to dismiss a case filed against wood biomass as ‘inadmissible’.
The case was filed with the EU highest court in Luxembourg on 4 March 2019 by a group of individuals and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). With this ruling, the ECJ ‘clears doubts’ on the future of wood biomass,... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 11, 2020
Construction of a new car and passenger ferry in Finland that will partly run on liquefied biogas is on schedule, despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Rauma Marine Constructions said work on the new ferry for Wasaline is progressing “uninterrupted”. The Aurora Botnia will operate between Vaasa in Finland and Umeå in Sweden and will accommodate 800 passengers. The... [Read More]
Other News
May 11, 2020
Dr Christian Rakos, managing director of the Austrian Pellet Association, has been appointed president of the World Bioenergy Association.
Rakos, a physicist who spent his entire career in the renewable energy sector, will take over from Remigijus Lapinskas, who will step down as president of the World Bioenergy Association after four years. Rakos was the founding president... [Read More]
Features
May 11, 2020
Growing supplies of renewable natural gas is key to reducing emissions from trucks and buildings, says Southern California Gas Co
The largest dairy renewable natural gas production facility in the US is now even bigger, according to its operator, Calgren Dairy Fuels. Four additional dairies were recently added to the company’s dairy digester operation in Pixley,... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 11, 2020
U.S. Gain has reached an offtake agreement with DTE Biomass Energy for renewable natural gas (RNG) produced at a farm in Wisconsin.
Two digesters located at Statz Brothers Farms in Marshall, Wisconsin have been making renewable electricity since 2009 and the farm was seeking new opportunities since its power purchase agreement neared expiration.
“In the past, renewable... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 7, 2020
A food waste biogas demonstration project in the city of Goleta, California, US has introduced new technology to the nation, according to Lystek International Limited.
Lystek is working with the Goleta Sanitary District (GSD), University of California-Santa Barbara (USCB) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) and received partial funding for its food waste-to-energy... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 7, 2020
Engie and asset manager Mirova have formed a strategic partnership, following Mirova’s acquisition of a 50% stake in Dana Gas, a company operating 9 biogas plants owned and developed by Engie.
The transaction marked the first step of a "broader cooperation" to expand the Dana Gas asset portfolio, according to Mirova. In a statement, the company said that in an "unprecedented... [Read More]
Policy News
May 6, 2020
Bioenergy Europe has launched the first chapter of its Statistical Report 2020 on bioelectricity, providing an in-depth analysis of bioenergy’s role in the decarbonisation of the European Union’s (EU) power grid.
According to the organisation, the EU needs strategic vision and concrete measures to support a “profound change” in member states’ energy mix. The... [Read More]
Biomass News
May 5, 2020
Global engineering company Black & Veatch (B&V) has been asked to review a proposed green waste pyrolysis project in Hong Kong.
The Environmental Protection Department of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has appointed the firm to be the Owner’s Engineer of Hong Kong’s first pilot plant for woody waste recycling. The plant will have... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 5, 2020
Clean Energy Fuels has announced new fuel agreements for its RedeemTM renewable natural gas (RNG) along with station expansions to accommodate “continued demand”.
The California, US-based firm said that despite the challenging environment posed by COVID-19, it has continued to expand the use of its ultra-low carbon fuel produced from organic waste across key sectors... [Read More]
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Germany's Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has awarded a total of 187.3 megawatts (MW) to 244 biomass projects in the latest round of its competitive tendering process
Veolia and Waga Energy have inaugurated a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at the Granges landfill site in Burgundy, eastern France
Repsol is preparing to begin producing biomethane and hydrogen at its industrial complex in Sines, Portugal, with operations expected to start in 2026
