Mar 7, 2011
Verbio's biogas plant approved
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Mar 1, 2011
In an attempt to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels by 33% by the year 2020 compared with 2009 levels, the Danish government has introduced its Energy Strategy 2050.
The strategy emphasises the importance of biomass-, biogas- and wind-derived renewable energy, which have the potential to increase the share of renewable energy to 33% over the next 10 years. If the strategy... [Read More]
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Mar 1, 2011
In the US, Dalton, Massachusetts-based Crane & Co. is looking to build a $75 million (€54.2 million) biomass plant.
Crane & Co. is a manufacturer of paper products used in the printing of national currencies, among other products.
The company supplies paper to the federal government on a four-year basis, but as the government looks for all of its contractors... [Read More]
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Mar 1, 2011
FTJ Bio Power Sdn Bhd, a 60:40 joint venture between Malaysian agro-based enterprise Felda Global Group and Malaysia's energy provider Tenaga Nasional Bhd, respectively, has been set up.
The new JV will invest RM120 million (€28.58 million) to construct a new power generation plant, which will produce electricity from 100% oil palm empty fruit branches (EFB).
The... [Read More]
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Mar 1, 2011
Biogas company EnviTec Biogas of Lohne, Germany, has signed a contract, which will see it expand internationally into the Spanish market.
The contract, which was signed in February 2011, will see EnviTec build three biogas plants in Spain.
EnviTec has established a wholly owned subsidiary in Bilbao, Spain, which will serve the company's customers in Spain, Portugal and... [Read More]
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Mar 1, 2011
A former ethanol production facility in Heyburn, Idaho, US, could soon be home to three individual businesses after Natural Chem Holdings acquired it for $2.4 million (€1.7 million) from Renova Energy, when the ethanol company filed for bankruptcy back in 2008.
Under Natural Chem's ownership, a new biogas plant will be built on the site, which will transport natural... [Read More]
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Feb 24, 2011
In the UK alternative energy company Local Generation has started building its first anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in March, Cambridgeshire.
The plant will convert 30,000 tonnes annually of both packaged and unpackaged food waste into renewable energy and will be fully operational later in 2011.
Nick Waterman, Local Generation's director, says: 'This is an exciting time... [Read More]
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Feb 24, 2011
UK-based anaerobic digestion (AD) specialist contractor Kirk Environmental has secured a £30 million (€35.2 million) framework agreement with UK company Farmgen, a specialist in energy farming.
Farmgen's first project, located at Carr Farm in Warton, Lancashire, is close to completion, while the construction phase of its second plant at Dryholme Farm, Solloth,... [Read More]
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Feb 24, 2011
In the Ukraine solid biofuel exports are up 63.5% compared to 2009 figures.
According to data released by Fuel Alternative, a renewable energy and clean technology consulting firm, the exportation of biomass, including pellets and briquettes from wood, sunflower husks and grain straw reached 573,400 tonnes last year.
2010 biomass exports therefore represent 88% of the... [Read More]
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Feb 22, 2011
In the Northeast of the US forest biomass has the potential to replace one quarter of liquid fossil fuels currently used in both industrial and commercial heating applications, according to a report released by the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies.
Forestry waste can provide an alternative to fossil-based energy sources, create local jobs and provide incentives to forest... [Read More]
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Feb 22, 2011
The Indonesian government has been urged to implement more incentives in a bid to encourage households and small businesses to use biogas as a source of renewable energy and reduce the nation's reliance on fossil fuels.
According to the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and industry chairman Suryo Bambang Sulisto, the country's potential to develop biogas is great, however... [Read More]
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Feb 21, 2011
Helius Corde, the joint venture of biomass energy development company Helius Energy and The Combination of Rothes Distillers has received conformation of credit approval from both Lloyds Banking Group and the Royal Bank of Scotland for a non-resource project finance credit facility.
Under the approval, the two banks will provide up to 75% of the total funding requirement... [Read More]
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Feb 21, 2011
Two biomass-fired power plants in California, US, have been fined a combined total of $835,000 (€610,165).
Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass and Merced Power received the penalty after a joint investigation by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District found that the two facilities violated the Clean Air Act and... [Read More]
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Feb 21, 2011
In a bid to reduce the cost of energy bills, cutting tool manufacturer Simonds International, headquartered in Fitchburg in Massachusetts, US, is to install a combined heat and power (CHP) congeneration plant to generate electricity and thermal power.
After deciding to install a 100% modular all-in-one and connection-ready congeneration system to save costs and reduce... [Read More]
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Feb 18, 2011
Manufacturer of processed biomass Enviva has acquired a port terminal in Chesapeake, Virginia, US.
The purchase will help Enviva satisfy the growing demand for renewable energy feedstock overseas, primarily Europe.
The terminal was formerly owned by Giant Cement Company. Under Enviva's ownership the terminal will receive, store and load more than three million tonnes a... [Read More]
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Feb 16, 2011
A renewable energy plant has received governmental approval, despite the application being refused 12 months ago.
Proposed by technology provider W4B for Avonmouth, Bristol, in the UK, the plant will utilise palm oil for the production of biopower. This did not sit well with critics and the plant was slammed for using a fuel which contributes to rainforest deforestation.... [Read More]
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Feb 15, 2011
An action group has been formed in a bid to fight against a proposed biomass plant.
Proposed for the former Oran Recycling site at Lambhill Farm in the UK, Lambhill Energy is planning to construct a renewable energy plant.
However, the Blairingone Action Group believes that the development poses serious health and safety risks for the local residents and is insisting that... [Read More]
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Teagasc has released a substantial new research report examining the role of farm-based feedstocks in supporting the development of Ireland’s emerging biomethane industry
The company aims to repurpose land, grid connections and cooling infrastructure that date back to the site’s coal-generation era
The first project, located in Biburg, Lower Bavaria, represents EnviTec’s debut in the Bavarian market following the construction of 112 biogas plants across Germany
