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Woodsure, the organisation behind the UK’s only wood fuel quality assurance scheme, has secured a new contract to manage the Biomass Suppliers List (BSL) on behalf of the Government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The organisation, which has overseen the BSL since 2021, will now continue to manage the scheme until 2027, with options to extend to 2029. Under…
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Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy has struck a partnership with the Japanese government to accelerate the development of biomass and hydrogen technologies, aiming to cut emissions and bolster energy security. Announced on 24 August, the collaboration will provide funding and technical expertise for Japanese research projects focused on commercialising biofuels and advancing low-carbon…
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The German bioenergy sector is facing a decisive moment as the federal government races to complete the notification process for the so-called Biomass Package by August 27. Without approval, key regulatory changes intended to support the industry in October’s upcoming Renewable Energy Act (EEG) tender cannot take effect. Billions of euros in planned investments are on hold, with the…
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China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment is inviting public comment on four new methodologies for its national voluntary carbon market, with a particular focus on projects related to oilfield gas and biomass power generation. The proposed measures aim to reduce emissions in the energy sector and support the country's broader carbon neutrality goals. The methodologies under review include…
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German bioenergy associations have criticised government plans to exclude biomass from the definition of renewable energy sources in the country’s electricity tax law. The proposal, part of a draft revision of the Energy and Electricity Tax Acts by the Federal Ministry of Finance, would strip biogas and wood-fired plants of their current renewable status for tax purposes. “A blanket…
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Egypt is pressing ahead with a new biogas initiative in Beni Suef Governorate aimed at converting agricultural and animal waste into renewable energy. The project, announced by the Cabinet on Sunday, is being implemented in cooperation with the Biogas Energy Foundation for Sustainable Development - an affiliate of the Ministry of Environment - and the United Nations Industrial Development…
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The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has confirmed that 71 thermal power plants across India have adopted the practice of co-firing biomass alongside coal. Biomass co-firing blends agricultural residues such as paddy straw and crop by-products with coal in conventional power stations, reducing carbon emissions and helping to tackle stubble burning, a major contributor to air…
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The Goa government in India has drafted a comprehensive policy to promote bioenergy production and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, aiming to support cleaner and more sustainable energy sources across the state. The proposed policy focuses on encouraging investments in various bioenergy technologies such as biogas, biomass power and liquid biofuels. It offers incentives including financial…
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The government of Punjab has launched its inaugural pilot project to produce biogas from animal waste, marking a strategic step in its "Suthra Punjab Waste to Value Project." Led by the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC), the initiative demonstrates a scalable model for converting organic waste into renewable energy. In a recent progress meeting held in Lahore, the Chief Minister…
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New figures from the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero reveal that biomass and waste energy generation fell by nearly 5% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. This decline reflects a broader trend as the UK reassesses the role of biomass within its renewable energy mix. The decrease in biomass energy production can be attributed to a combination of…
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Kerala is ramping up its efforts to promote cleaner energy with the development of five additional compressed biogas (CBG) plants, alongside ongoing projects in Kozhikode and Kochi in India, reports The Hindu. Local Self-Governments Minister M.B. Rajesh announced the expansion during a visit to Kozhikode on 28 July, where a new partnership was formalised between Kozhikode Corporation 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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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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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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