Mar 8, 2011
REA establishes new certification scheme
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Mar 8, 2011
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private investment arm of the World Bank, could invest up to $30 million (€21.5 million) in Andhra Pradesh, India-based renewable energy company Shalivahana Green Energy (SGEL).
$15 million of the funds will go towards financing SGEL's renewable power projects, while the other $15 million will be provided to the fully... [Read More]
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Mar 8, 2011
In Somerset, England, UK, Cannington Enterprises' proposal to expand its biogas plant has been approved.
Despite objections from 16 locals, claiming the facility would create unwanted odours and have a detrimental impact on tourism, county councillors okayed the plans.
Residents were also concerned about the increased levels of traffic the expanded plant would bring to... [Read More]
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Mar 8, 2011
Renewable energy company Sesam Energetics and US-based Taylor Biomass Energy are partnering to build a 40MW biomass-fired power plant in Namungoona, Kampala district, Uganda.
Costing $160 million (€114.8 million) the plant, to be constructed on 150 acres of land, will handle around 1,030 tonnes of solid waste collected from Kampala and nearby regions to generate enough... [Read More]
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Mar 8, 2011
In Texas, US, East Texas Electric Cooperative (ETEC) is developing a 50MW biomass plant.
Expected to begin operations some time in 2013, the power plant will convert woodchips, bark and sawdust sourced from nearby logging businesses within a 50-mile radius, into renewable power.
It has been reported that $40 million (€28.7 million) worth of clean, renewable energy... [Read More]
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Mar 7, 2011
The 2 March 2011 saw German Environmental Minister Norbert Röttogen OK biofuel producer and supplier Verbio's proposal to build a biogas plant in Schwedt.
The plant will produce second generation biofuel from biomass residues without the use of foodstuffs. Verbio's second biogas plant of this kind, it has a power output of 30MW in the initial stage, and is to be expanded... [Read More]
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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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