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The government of Ontario in Canada has announced more than CA\$6.2 million (€5.7 million) in new investments through its Forest Biomass Program, backing eight initiatives focused on research, innovation and industrial modernisation across Northwestern Ontario. The latest round of funding aims to support sustainable harvesting from Crown forests, stimulate regional economic development and…
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The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has welcomed the UK government’s newly published Clean Flexibility Roadmap, which for the first time broadens the role of biomethane beyond domestic heating and recognises its value across multiple sectors including transport, industry and power generation. Released last Wednesday (23 July), the roadmap outlines a strategy for…
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Valmet, a global developer and supplier of technologies for the pulp, paper, and energy industries, has secured an order from Saica Group to deliver a biomass boiler and flue gas cleaning system to its facility in El Burgo de Ebro, Zaragoza. The order, which falls under Valmet’s second-quarter 2025 bookings, is set for completion by the end of 2026. The project centres around Valmet’s…
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SUEZ and RATP Group have announced the signing of a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA), marking a significant step in both companies’ efforts to promote sustainable urban mobility and decarbonisation. Under the agreement, SUEZ will supply RATP Group - the world’s third-largest public transport operator - with nearly 100 GWh of renewable electricity annually. The electricity will…
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Bioenergy Europe has welcomed the European Commission’s proposal to enshrine a 2040 climate target of a 90% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 1990 levels, calling it a crucial milestone on the EU’s path to climate neutrality by 2050. The proposed amendment to the European Climate Law is seen as essential to maintaining a science-based trajectory and fulfilling the EU’s…
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Redexis has announced plans to invest over €34 million in the construction of three new biomethane production plants in the Aragon region of Spain. Two of the facilities will be built in the province of Teruel, in the towns of Alcañiz and Cella, while the third will be located in Fraga, in the province of Huesca. The projects are being led by Biored Alcañiz, Biored Cella and Biored…
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Delgaz Grid, part of the E.ON Group in Romania, has announced the rollout of three pilot projects designed to advance the country’s green gas capabilities and prepare its infrastructure for a low-carbon future. The projects - BioMethaneMix, BlendUp30, and HyGrid100 - represent a national first and aim to support Romania’s energy transition through the integration of biomethane and hydrogen…
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The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has welcomed the UK government’s announcement that engineered greenhouse gas removals (GGRs) will be included in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) by 2029. The move is being hailed by the association as a major milestone in the development of Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) and a critical step towards achieving net zero. The…
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Swedish wood products company Vida is expanding its footprint into Central Sweden with the acquisition of three sawmills, reinforcing its position as a major player in Europe’s forest-based bioeconomy. Vida, which is 77% owned by Canada’s Canfor Corporation, announced it has entered into a purchase agreement for AB Karl Hedin Sågverk, acquiring the business from Mattsbo Såg AB and…
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Byont Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG has announced the acquisition of a German biogas service provider, further strengthening its position in the biogas and bio-LNG sector. The deal includes the full integration of staff and operational assets into Byont’s growing portfolio. Byont, which focuses on building and operating renewable gas infrastructure, is expanding rapidly across Germany and…
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New Zealand's Energy Minister Hon Simon Watts has reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to developing a thriving biogas market in New Zealand, calling the renewable energy source a “strategic opportunity” to boost energy security, reduce emissions and support regional development. Speaking at the Biogas Bridge Forum in Wellington, Watts told delegates from across the energy,…
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The 2025 International Biogas Congress & Expo, held on 24–25 June in Brussels, Belgium, marked a significant milestone in the biogas sector. Organised by Bioenergy Insight, the event in its entirety attracted over 350 professionals from across the bioenergy spectrum, including producers, suppliers, regulators and technology providers . This year's conference focused on the pivotal role…
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Severn Trent Green Power (STGP) has formally submitted a planning application for a new anaerobic digestion (AD) facility near Winwick, Warrington in England. The proposed development would process up to 75,000 tonnes of food and organic waste annually, generating biogas as part of the company's ongoing expansion in low-carbon infrastructure. The application (ref: 2025/00859/FULM) was…
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How biomass gasification can help decarbonise hard-to-abate industries. The metal industry contributes to 7–9% of global CO₂ emissions, ranking among the most energy-intensive sectors. Processes like smelting and reheating require extremely high temperatures, often achieved using fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas. These energy sources offer reliability and precision, but at a…
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