Jun 21, 2019
300,000MT per year heat-based phytosanitation facility begins work
Biomass News
Jun 19, 2019
Smithfield Foods announces the construction of new biogas gathering systems in Missouri and Utah, which bring the company steps closer to delivering renewable natural gas (RNG) to communities in multiple states using manure from its hog farms. Detailed in its recently released sustainability report, Smithfield’s manure-to-energy projects are part of Smithfield... [Read More]
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Jun 19, 2019
By swapping contractors for an in-house team, and offering better quality cake, Severn Trent is signalling a step change in its biosolids offering.
Bioresources logistics manager for Severn Trent, Joseph Stack, explains that the company has insourced the Farm Liaison team. “We’re now able to talk directly to farmers about what they want and have invested in... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jun 19, 2019
Monica Normark is the new acting head of the biorefinery technology at clean-tech company Sekab E-technology, as of June 2019. She has been with Sekab E-Technology for two years, working primarily with developing technology for large scale production of biofuel and renewable fuel.
“Everything you can make with crude oil can be made using biomass instead, which of... [Read More]
Other News
Jun 18, 2019
Yesterday saw the formal launch of the latest phase of Supergen, UK Research and Innovation’s flagship programme to deliver coordinated research on sustainable energy generation, supply, distribution and use.
The four research hubs that comprise the energy programme will welcome members of parliament, policy makers and industry representatives to the meeting hosted... [Read More]
Policy News
Jun 18, 2019
Specialist energy from waste funder Privilege Finance has announced £90 million (€100 million) of investment to fund 14MW of new green energy projects so far in 2019, enough to power approximately 28,000 homes.
Once built and running at full capacity, these projects will be converting 175,000 tonnes of food waste which would otherwise have ended up in landfill,... [Read More]
Features
Jun 14, 2019
Following the Government’s announcement to make the UK the first G7 nation to legislate for net-zero emissions, biomass industry leaders are now calling on ministers to urgently take heed of key findings from the Renewable Energy Association’s (REA) newly-published Bioenergy Strategy report, and recognise biomass as the most fit-for-purpose, proven solution... [Read More]
Pellets News
Jun 13, 2019
Enviva revised its sourcing guidelines to better reflect its commitment to the highest standards of sustainability, integrity and continual improvement. Enviva is the world’s largest producer of industrial wood pellets, in partnership with the Earthworm Foundation, announced that it is enhancing its responsible sourcing policy to better accomplish its commitment... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jun 13, 2019
As climate change makes daily headlines, all available solutions to mitigate it must be thoroughly investigated and then deployed in an evidence-based way, fair to our environment and societies.
Figures show that RES consumption has steadily increased over the last decades, with bioenergy counting today for 63% of EU final renewable energy consumption. The time has come... [Read More]
Policy News
Jun 13, 2019
The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association, ADBA has welcomed Government plans to cut UK emissions to almost zero by 2050, a strengthening of existing 2050 targets to reduce emissions by 80% under the 2008 Climate Change Act. This follows a recommendation by the Committee on Climate Change last month and rising public pressure.
By converting organic wastes and... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jun 12, 2019
With the Axtor 4510, Komptech is offering an all-purpose wood chipper that is perfect for both chipping and shredding. It’s the perfect entry-level machine for small- to medium-sized plants as well as contract service providers. If more is needed, there is the powerful new Axtor 6210 with 577 HP.
The Axtor can shred as well as chip, and is designed for wood and green... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jun 12, 2019
Professor Gyoo Yeol Jung and his research team utilised algae that grow three times faster than starch crops and succeeded in producing biofuel and biochemicals.
The biorefinery technology uses biomass as a feedstock and converts it to energy and other beneficial byproducts. It is drawing attention as an eco-friendly and sustainable technology to prepare for depletion... [Read More]
Features
Jun 11, 2019
Switchgrass is attractive as a potential bioenergy crop because it can grow for years without having to be replanted. Requiring less fertilizer than typical annual crops like corn, switchgrass can keep more nitrogen, phosphorus and carbon in the soil and out of our air and waterways. But, unlike corn, breeding of switchgrass for optimal traits is still in its early stages.
Now,... [Read More]
Policy News
Jun 10, 2019
The UK Government is to legislate for a Smart Export Guarantee and mandate most electricity suppliers to offer a tariff that pays homes and businesses exporting renewable electricity by 31 December 2019.
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) announces it welcomes this positive step toward a more decarbonised, local and cheaper power system. The REA acknowledges there... [Read More]
Other News
Jun 7, 2019
Using compact gasification technology to convert waste into thermal energy and biochar (carbonised biomass), the system could help to reduce carbon emissions by up to 20 per cent. The smart waste management system could enable sustainable zero-waste districts to be viable in Singapore, bringing the country closer towards a circular economy.
At Ecosperity Week 2019, SP... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jun 6, 2019
New Gemidan Facility with food waste substrate that is near 100% free from non-organic contamination
Gemidan, whose highly innovative ECOGI technology processes food waste into a high-quality pulp-based substrate for conversion into renewable energy, has opened its second pre-treatment facility.
Sitting adjacent to a thermal energy-from-waste plant, the new facility in Frederikshavn, Denmark, has a processing capacity of 50,000 tonnes and produces a substrate for anaerobic... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jun 4, 2019
Canfor Corporation announces it will be closing its Vavenby sawmill in British Columbia this July following an orderly wind down. Canfor has reached an agreement to sell the forest tenure associated with the Vavenby sawmill to Interfor for a price of $60 million. The sale of the forest tenure is subject to customary closing conditions including the consent of the Minister... [Read More]
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