Sep 20, 2023
Lithuania’s first biomethane plant is now operational
Biogas News
Sep 20, 2023
German brand Flix and Scania have announced a long-term partnership to develop new solutions for sustainable mobility.
Initially, Scania will be providing the German brand, which offers intercity bus services across Europe, North America and Brazil, with up to 50 Bio-LNG (LBG) coaches by 2025.
The vehicles, based on Irizar’s i6s Efficient coaches, will be fitted with... [Read More]
Other News
Sep 20, 2023
Dimeta, a global joint venture to accelerate the production and use of renewable and recycled carbon Dimethyl Ether (DME) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rinnai, a global manufacturer and distributor of gas appliances, to explore ways to decarbonise the LPG market in Europe through the use of DME.
Renewable and recycled carbon DME... [Read More]
Features
Sep 19, 2023
Thorsten Holl was recently appointed managing director and chief executive officer of VORN Bioenergy, effective from 1 August. He tells Bioenergy Insight about his appointment and approach.
Holl brings over 20 years of multi-national senior executive experience from the energy and construction sectors. He joined VORN from Emerald Operating Partners, a strategic advisory... [Read More]
Policy News
Sep 19, 2023
The European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) voted on the Revision of Regulation EU 2019/1242 today (19 September). The outcome was an agreement to set CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles, a milestone legislation to curb the segment emissions.
The European Biogas Association (EBA) applauded the TRAN Committee for recognising... [Read More]
Biomass News
Sep 19, 2023
Finnish forestry firm Metsä Group aims to start up its Kemi mills tomorrow (20 September).
As of 10 September, the Kemi mills underwent a maintenance and connection shutdown to prepare for the deployment of the largest ever investment of the forest industry in Finland - the new bioproduct mill and paperboard mill expansion in Kemi.
The company warned that odours may... [Read More]
Other News
Sep 19, 2023
C-Capture has patented a unique, solvent-based technology which offers a safe, low-cost way to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from emissions sources across a range of industries.
Northern Gritstone has invested in C-Capture, a leading designer of chemical processes for carbon dioxide (CO2) removal, as part of a funding round of up to £10 million (€11.5 million) alongside... [Read More]
Biomass News
Sep 18, 2023
The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) has launched a project that aims to improve the preconditions for sustainable use of biomass for power generation in Vietnam.
The project will focus on strengthening the country’s planning, technical and financial capabilities.
Vietnam has strong potential for bioenergy as the available biomass resources in the... [Read More]
Biogas News
Sep 18, 2023
Japanese chemical manufacturing company Air Water has been working on creating liquid biomethane from cow waste to be used as rocket fuel, potentially providing a solution for dairy farmers grappling with disposal challenges.
Air Water said it would begin conducting trials this autumn, with the fuel to be loaded on a rocket created by space startup firm Interstellar Technologies... [Read More]
Biogas News
Sep 18, 2023
The official committee representing unsecured creditors of Rialto Bioenergy Facility is seeking approval from the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California to employ Continental Economics as valuation consultant, according to a report by Troubled Company Reporter.
Rialto Bioenergy Facility, which owns and operates a multi-feedstock bioenergy facility... [Read More]
Biogas News
Sep 15, 2023
Global NRG Advisory LLC (Global), a New York-based renewable natural gas (RNG) advisory company, has announced it is adding two new services to its existing portfolio.
Firstly, for entities and investors Global has launched its Market Entry Services.
Utilising the experience and skills of its colleagues, Global said it can help companies that are looking to enter the... [Read More]
Biogas News
Sep 15, 2023
The Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association (ADBA) has announced that Emma Harper MSP, Co-Convener, Cross-Party Group on Rural Affairs, Scottish National Party (SNP), will be speaking at the ADBA Scottish Conference on Tuesday 19 September alongside Maurice Golden MSP and Sarah Boyack MSP.
Maurice Golden MSP, Convener, Cross-Party Group on Circular Economy,... [Read More]
Biogas News
Sep 15, 2023
Biomethane producer CycleØ has partnered with Spanish livestock farm Granja La Carbona to install the first biomethane facility in Spain that integrates ammonia stripping technology - transforming manure into sustainable fertiliser.
The process transforms ammoniacal nitrogen contained in the liquid fraction of the digestate byproduct of anaerobic digestion into a sustainable... [Read More]
Other News
Sep 14, 2023
As part of the drive to decarbonise its European refineries, TotalEnergies is launching a call for tenders for the supply of 500,000 tons per year of green hydrogen.
The use of green hydrogen should avoid the emission of around five million tons of CO2 each year from the company's European refineries by 2030, according to TotalEnergies.
TotalEnergies has six refineries... [Read More]
Policy News
Sep 14, 2023
On 12 September the European Parliament voted to boost the deployment of renewable energy, in line with the Green Deal and REPowerEU plans.
The update of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), already agreed upon between MEPs and Council, raises the share of renewables in the EU’s final energy consumption to 42.5% by 2030. Member states should strive to achieve 45%,... [Read More]
Biomass News
Sep 14, 2023
The US Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) awarded $18.6 million (€17.3 million) in funding to eight university and industry projects to develop biomass feedstocks to produce affordable biofuels and bioproducts that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Located in eight states, the DoE said the projects would create good-paying jobs, support... [Read More]
Biogas News
Sep 14, 2023
AstraZeneca has agreed a 15-year partnership with Future Biogas to establish the UK's first unsubsidised industrial-scale supply of biomethane gas, and is investing in major energy efficiencies in its operations, totalling a commitment of £100 million (€116.3 million).
Energy from the biomethane facility will supply AstraZeneca’s sites in Macclesfield, Cambridge,... [Read More]
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USTC chief executive and co-owner Nina Østergaard Borris said the acquisition reinforces the group’s long-term strategy of diversifying into sustainable energy markets
Formerly known as firmus energy networks, the company announced its rebrand during its annual stakeholder briefing
Aston University has officially opened the Wolfson Centre for Low Carbon Hydrogen, the UK’s first fully integrated facility dedicated to converting biomass into low-carbon hydrogen and electricity under real-world industrial conditions
https://www.bioenergy-news.com/news/aston-university-opens-uks-first-biomass-to-hydrogen-research-centre/
