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A new scheme has been launched in the UK that will confirm to consumers that green gas is in fact that. Established by the Renewable Energy Association (REA) working with Bio Group, British Gas, E.ON, National Grid, Milton Keynes Council, Thames Water and CNG Services, the Green Gas Certification Scheme (GGSC) tracks biomethane through the supply chain to provide certainty for those that buy…
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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 owned subsidiary of SGEL…
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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 the area, in addition to…
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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 renewable energy for…
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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 bonds so far have been…
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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 to 75MW. 'Our…
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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 is implemented, 62% of…
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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 to adopt green…
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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 facility is due to break…
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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 Latin America. The first…
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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 gas to states located to…
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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 for the Local Generation…
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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, in Cumbria, has started.…
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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 total solid biofuel produced…
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