Aug 31, 2010
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Aug 31, 2010
The possibility of building a biogas pipeline, which has been proposed for Cayuga County, New York, US, will be discussed today.
If the pipeline were approved by Cayuga County Legislature it would transport biogas and convert it into useable energy. It would stretch for 40 miles, connecting seven dairy farms.
Anaerobic digesters located at each site would extract the... [Read More]
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Aug 31, 2010
In a bid to increase its production of renewable energy, Clark County commissioners are considering plans to build a $10-20 million (€7.7-15.8 million) biomass plant in Vancouver, Washington, US.
County commissioner Steve Stuart commented: ‘We are looking at a biomass generation facility that could save the taxpayers over $100,000 a year in energy costs for county... [Read More]
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Aug 31, 2010
A multimillion-pound biomass plant, which has been proposed for an industrial site near Fort William, Scotland, UK, is facing opposition from local residents.
The company behind the proposals, which have caused worries about emissions, increased noise levels and the visual impact it would have on the surrounding area, is low carbon energy company Peel Energy.
The plant... [Read More]
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Aug 27, 2010
Inventories in many regions of the US show fuels stocks remain above the five-year average range for this time of year.
Stocks of crude oil, motor petrol, distillate fuel, and other petroleum products are currently ample, providing a buffer against disruptions such as refinery and pipeline outages, storms, and unexpected local demand fluctuations, the U.S. Energy Information... [Read More]
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Aug 26, 2010
On 25 August oil company Shell and Cosan S.A., one of the world’s largest ethanol companies based in Brazil, signed binding agreements to form a $12 billion (€9.44 billion) joint venture, which will see the production and commercialisation of ethanol from sugarcane.
Should the partnership be formed it will become the world’s third largest producer of ethanol with... [Read More]
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Aug 26, 2010
Wood pellet producer Enviva, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, US, is to supply its biomass products to Electrabel, an energy company based in Belgium, after securing its largest contract to date.
As stated in the contract the pellet firm will provide Electrabel with 480,000 tonnes of wood pellets a year.
However the agreement means that Enviva will need to increase... [Read More]
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Aug 24, 2010
Based in Danbury, Connecticut, US, biopower firm FuelCell Energy has signed a deal that will see Eastern Municipal Water District (ENWD) acquire two of its DFC300 fuel cell power plants.
The cells, both with a 300kW capacity, will be used at EMWD’s wastewater site located at the Perris Valley Regional Water Reclamation Facility in Riverside County, California.
Both... [Read More]
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Aug 24, 2010
Based in Michigan, US, silicone manufacturer Dow Corning is looking to build an energy production facility at its site in Midland that runs off biogas. The aim is to produce a constant supply of renewable electricity and steam that will cut back on the manufacturer’s energy bills.
The wheels are already in motion and Dow Corning has approached Cirque Energy to build,... [Read More]
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Aug 23, 2010
Gasification systems manufacturer Nexterra Systems and GE’s Jenbacher gas engine division has developed a new biomass combined heat and power (CHP) system that will make its first appearance at the University of British Colombia, Canada.
The biomass facility will generate 2MW of electricity a year from approximately 12,500 tonnes of dry wood waste, some of which will... [Read More]
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Aug 23, 2010
Wood products manufacturer Sierra Pacific Industries has shut down its biomass plant in Loyalton, California, US.
The plant has been losing money for the company since the 1 June 2010 and the permanent closure comes after the facility was shut on 12 September 2009 after Sierra Pacific blamed difficult economic conditions. However it reopened again at the beginning of... [Read More]
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Aug 23, 2010
On 20 August 2010 Montana-Dakota Utilities began installing the last piece of equipment needed at its landfill methane collection programme in the city of Billings, Montana, US.
The installation of the compressor-blower skid, which will pull gas from the landfill site before compressing and cleaning it ready to be injected into MDU’s pipeline, is predicted to be finished... [Read More]
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Aug 20, 2010
In Lancashire, UK, Quercia has designed a project that will see the generation of bioelectricity from landfill gas.
Located at Clayton Hall Landfill Site the landfill waste project has been operational since June this year, producing enough renewable electricity to benefit 700 households. It will also dramatically reduce carbon emissions by the equivalent of 30,000 tonnes.... [Read More]
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Aug 20, 2010
In Ohio, US, following its application filed in December 2009, energy company FirstEnergy has been granted permission to convert two of its existing coal-powered generators in its R.E. Burger power plant to use biomass fuels.
The conversion is expected to cost $200 million (€156.7 million) and, once complete, will make the facility one of the largest biomass-powered... [Read More]
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Aug 17, 2010
On the south coast in the port of Southampton, UK, biomass energy development firm Helius Energy is looking to build a biomass power plant.
Helius has already signed an option to lease a 20-acre site on which the 100MWe facility will be built.
‘Securing this site for Southampton for our proposed 100Mwe renewable energy power plant is an important addition to our... [Read More]
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Aug 17, 2010
Renewable energy joint venture Forth Energy’s plans to construct a biomass power plant at the port of Dundee, Scotland, are set to be lodged with the Scottish government.
With Scotland aiming for half of its electricity and 11% of its heat to be produced from renewable energy in 10 years’ time, it is thought that the facility would be well received by all.
However... [Read More]
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Aug 13, 2010
In Cleveland, Ohio, US, energy company FirstEnergy is seeking approval to replace one of its coal-burning power plants with wood pellets.
Authorisation would see the firm’s R.E. Burger generators become the largest in the US to be fired with wood pellets.
The company is currently aiming for the R.E. Burger power generation facility to be burning 80% of wood pellets... [Read More]
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