Apr 8, 2019
Calvera sells biomethane transport module to E.ON Biofor Sweden
Biogas News
Apr 8, 2019
Two cars in the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama were sponsored by the American Biogas Council, a breakthrough to mainstream America for the biogas industry.
IndyCars driven by Colton Herta (Harding Steinbrenner Racing) and Patricio O’Ward (Carlin Motorsport) were the parties sponsored by the biogas association.
“If we can get America to embrace the benefits... [Read More]
Biomass News
Apr 5, 2019
UK biomass producer Stobart Energy has rolled out rugged tablet computers across its fleet of 200 vehicles, to ensure high safety standards are met across its network.
The tablet computers are part of a new system deployed by Freeway Fleet Systems to give managers full visibility of the status of the fleet to ‘improve utilisation, cost control and compliance’,... [Read More]
Biogas News
Apr 3, 2019
American renewable natural gas (RNG) supplier US Gain has announced that a new RNG project in Springfield, Nebraska has come online, providing clean fuel for the transportation industry.
The company has also signed a supply contract with Southern California Gas (SoCalGas) to supply RNG across its fuelling station network.
The Sarpy County Landfill in Springfield, Nebraska... [Read More]
Other News
Apr 2, 2019
The UK trade body for the anaerobic digestion (AD) industry, the Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association, ADBA, called on the government to introduce bespoke low-carbon Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme to support small-scale renewable technologies on the day the Feed-In Tariff (FiT) has ended.
The UK AD industry currently has capacity to power 1.2... [Read More]
Pellets News
Apr 1, 2019
Wood pellets manufacturer Pinnacle Renewable Energy announced that it has restarted production of wood pellets at its Entwistle facility in Alberta, Canada, following a fire in February.
The company is working with Alberta Labour Occupational Health & Safety, fire authorities, insurance adjusters, equipment suppliers and other experts as part of an ongoing investigation... [Read More]
Biogas News
Apr 1, 2019
Oil and gas firm Eni announced that it has signed an agreement with the Italian Biogas Consortium (CIB) to promote the production of advanced biomethane from animal waste, agro-industrial by-products and dedicated winter crops for use in the transport sector.
The agreement also involves new opportunities for Consortium member companies by launching business initiatives.
“The... [Read More]
Biomass News
Apr 1, 2019
Carsten Huljus, chief executive officer for the Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP), “We concluded the work on our governance transition process to finish the year with multi-stakeholder governance arrangements in place. Our annual report introduces all those stakeholders who have taken on a governing role under the new structure.”
The report shows SBP continued... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 29, 2019
Energy storage company 1414 Degrees announced that it has completed the mechanical installation of a biogas-powered thermal storage system, GAS-TESS.
The firm revealed that the electrical installation is set to be completed in a week.
GAS-TESS will be taking on biogas from the SA Water Glenelg wastewater treatment plant.
After all phases of installation are complete, the... [Read More]
Biomass News
Mar 27, 2019
An independent power producer specialising in energy-from-waste and biomass, Bioenergy Infrastructure Group (BIG), is announcing that one of its largest assets in the UK, Ince Bio Power, has become fully operational after successfully completing its testing phase.
The BIG-owned facility, which is located near Ellesmere Port in Ince, Cheshire, is the largest plant of its... [Read More]
Biomass News
Mar 26, 2019
Bioenergy using sustainable biomass and biofuels produced from wood, crops and food wastes, is already the UK’s leading source of renewable energy, meeting 7.4% of the total energy needs. Only wind exceeds its output in the renewable power sector.
The Committee on Climate Change projected bioenergy doubling, as a proportion of the UK primary energy supply by 2050.... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 26, 2019
Prague City Hall is assessing the feasibility of a biogas plant to process biodegradable waste from households, businesses and industry, Prague TV reports.
“Currently, Prague does not have facilities for the efficient use of biodegradable waste, which is a significant amount of the waste generated in Prague. We can only compost some of this waste. A biogas plant... [Read More]
Biomass News
Mar 25, 2019
More than 700,000 British households have been switched to 100% renewable electricity, as Shell announced the rebrand of First Utility as Shell Energy.
Electricity from renewable sources, including biomass, wind and solar, will be offered as standard to existing and new customers, in addition to discounts at Shell service stations across the UK.
Shell acquired First Utility... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 25, 2019
Six Hurtigruten passenger ships will be retrofitted with biogas-ready fuel gas supply systems (FGSS) under a contract announced by marine solutions and integration company Høglund.
In partnership with HB Hunte Engineering, Høglund will design and engineer customised tank and FGSS solutions for the six Hurtigruten passenger vessels, which will be able to run... [Read More]
Pellets News
Mar 22, 2019
Associated British Ports (ABP) has completed the largest shipment of wood pellets ever handled at the ABP dry bulks terminal.
According to ABP, the operations team discharged an estimated 30,000 tonnes from a vessel, with the intent of delivering it to the Drax power station in Selby.
It is claimed the shipment can generate enough electricity to power an approximated 18,000... [Read More]
Biomass News
Mar 21, 2019
Albioma Le Moule has taken out a 19-year term loan for its southern Caribbean Albioma Caraïbes power plant, the total amount being 68 million euros.
The loan will facilitate new infrastructure and enable modifications to the power plant. The goal is to be operating with 100% biomass by 2020.
Monies financing the work will also be directed toward making the plant comply... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 21, 2019
Since being put in motion last year, the phasing out of diesel-powered vehicles by The John Lewis Partnership continues gaining momentum.
This week, the Partnership pledges to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, using biomethane-powered heavy goods vehicles as part of the initiative.
According to announcement, the company vehicles contribute over 40%... [Read More]
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