Aug 27, 2010
EIA to release new storage data
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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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Aug 13, 2010
US-based Taylor Biomass Energy is to receive a $104 million (€81 million) loan guarantee from the US Department of Energy (DoE) that will go towards the construction of its biomass plant in Montgomery, New York. The large-scale facility, which will employ 400 workers during the construction phase in addition to 80 full time positions, will produce bioelectricity from... [Read More]
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Aug 13, 2010
Biogas firm Thai Biogas Energy (TBEC) is planning a Bt700 million (€11.66 million) investment in a number of biogas projects across Thailand and elsewhere. According to the COO at TBEC Pajon Sriboonruang, the company wants to invest in a total of five facilities; four of which will be in Thailand while the fifth will be located in Laos. TBEC aims for all five power... [Read More]
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Aug 13, 2010
In Mason County, US, biopower joint venture Adage has signed its first fuel-supply contract. The company is currently developing a $250 million (€194.9 million) plant in Shelton and now the largest private timberland owner in Mason County – Green Diamond Resource – will provide an estimated 20% of Adage’s yearly 604,000-tonne wood supply. The plant is expected... [Read More]
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Aug 11, 2010
From 18 August 2010 UK councils will now be able to sell renewable energy to the National Grid as the government has lifted its ban.
This will enable local authorities to benefit from the feed-in tariff, which could generate an estimated £100 million (€122 million) a year.
Commenting on the change in law Energy Secretary Chris Huhne said: ‘This is a vital step... [Read More]
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The cuts could represent more than 30% of the site’s 465-strong workforce
GreenValue GmbH has advised Balance Erneuerbare Energien on the acquisition of a biogas plant portfolio spanning Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania — with a combined thermal input capacity of 46 MW.
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Ireland is backing five research teams with €2.6 million to tackle some of the biggest challenges in renewable gas — from biomethane production using macroalgae to AI-powered digital twins of gas infrastructure.
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