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Estonia is set to support the development of a new biomethane injection point that will allow renewable gas to be fed directly into the country’s gas transmission network, strengthening energy security and supporting decarbonisation efforts.
The Ministry of Energy and the Environment has approved a regulation that will provide financial support for the establishment of at least one public…
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Food waste from households across Lincolnshire will soon be transformed into renewable energy and fertiliser through anaerobic digestion, as new weekly food waste collections begin rolling out in early 2026.
The scheme will see unavoidable food waste diverted from general rubbish and sent to a local anaerobic digestion facility, where it will be broken down to produce biogas for energy…
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India's Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council has announced a significant funding opportunity for organisations developing green hydrogen from biomass and other alternative feedstocks.
The programme, operating under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, makes available INR 100 crore (approximately £10 million) to support pilot-scale demonstration projects across the country.
The…
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the establishment of six biogas plants across the province in India, signalling the practical rollout of new clean energy initiatives.
Four of the plants will be set up in Lahore, while two will be located in Faisalabad. The decision was taken during a special meeting on clean energy, chaired by the chief minister, where officials…
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The UK is lagging significantly behind international competitors in developing a cohesive strategy for biomass utilisation and the broader bioeconomy, according to a comprehensive white paper published by the Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA).
Whilst more than 50 nations have published bioeconomy strategies or implemented policies steering towards sustainable biomass…
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Indonesia’s state-owned power utility PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) has signed the commercial operation date (COD) for the 15MW Pontianak Biomass Power Plant II in West Kalimantan.
Reported on January 2, 2026, the announcement confirms the facility is ready for commercial operations and represents another step in Indonesia’s efforts to expand renewable energy and reduce reliance on…
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African nations are increasingly recognising the potential of liquefied natural gas to drive economic growth and energy independence, according to a new report from the African Energy Chamber.
The chamber's "State of African Energy: 2026 Outlook Report" highlights how several gas-producing nations are pivoting from holding gas back primarily as an export product to building gas-centric domestic…
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India's biogas industry is projected to draw investments surpassing Rs 5,000 crore (€534 million) during the 2026-27 financial year, according to forecasts from the Indian Biogas Association.
The anticipated growth comes as market demand for renewable gas continues to rise across the country.
Recent government figures show that 94 compressed biogas plants generated sales exceeding 31,400…
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The Environment Agency has published a new Regulatory Position Statement (RPS 361) specifically for waste wood in England, following successful advocacy by the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA).
RPS 361 allows permitted sites affected by unplanned downtime at biomass plants, incinerators, and panel board facilities to apply to temporarily exceed their permitted storage limits.
Significantly,…
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Black Bull Biochar (BBB), a UK-based start-up specialising in biochar for sustainable agriculture and carbon removal, has raised £4 million in a late seed funding round to scale operations across the North West of England and accelerate entry into northern Europe, including Denmark.
The round was co-led by TSP Ventures and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Investment Fund,…
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The Government of Canada is investing nearly CAD 4.8 million (approximately €3.3 million) in Indigenous-led economic development and clean energy projects across Northern Ontario, with a strong emphasis on community-based biomass and renewable energy initiatives.
The funding was announced by Patty Hajdu, Canada’s Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic…
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The UK government has announced plans to extend the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) by two years until 31 March 2030, in what the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has described as a significant vote of confidence in the biomethane industry.
Lord Alan Whitehead, Minister of State for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), delivered the news whilst…
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The Ontario government is investing $2.25 million through the Forest Biomass Programme to help CHAR Technologies commercialise biocoal, a rapidly emerging low-carbon fuel derived from forest mill by-products and underutilised wood.
This work will develop a new supply chain for made-in-Ontario forest products, create new revenue streams to drive growth in forestry and empower heavy industries to…
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Plans for a new anaerobic digestion plant in Lincolnshire have received approval from the local council.
Future Biogas submitted an application to East Lindsey District Council to construct the facility on land west of the B1202 near Wragby. The project also includes an office building, access roads, and related infrastructure.
The council’s planning committee approved the proposal on…
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The UK government has opened a wide-ranging consultation on plans to establish a common sustainability framework for biomass, aiming to strengthen oversight, improve public confidence and ensure the sector continues to support the country’s transition to net zero.
Published on 2 December, the consultation seeks views on proposals to align and tighten existing sustainability rules that govern…
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