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The ButoVal Research Project was officially launched on 11 March 2025 in Witvlei, Namibia. This strategic initiative aims to enact sustainable biomass utilisation to address the adverse effects of bush encroachment in the country. The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and is supported by the  German Aerospace Centre (DLR). According to the…
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Dieter Billen, partner at Roland Berger, explores why South East Asia is an up-and-coming region for bioenergy investment. Roland Berger was founded in 1967, and, with more than 50 offices, has grown to become one of the leading management consultancies worldwide. It advises its clients on strategy such as market entry or expansion into new business, M&A transactions and performance…
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Energy commodities trader and convenience store network Virši has made an additional investment in the share capital of SIA "Livland Biomethane", increasing its stake from 20% to 49%. This step is part of the company's strategy to gradually increase its stake to 51%, thereby strengthening its position in the biomethane production sector. "The construction of a biomethane plant is the next…
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A new pilot project for producing biogas and organic fertiliser from kitchen and animal waste has been launched in Karachi's District South in Pakistan, reported The News. Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab visited a Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) workshop along with Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) Managing Director Tariq Ali Nizamani to inspect the bio-dome installed…
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Sac Economic & Tourism Development Ltd. (SETD), Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative have announced the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Sac County, Iowa in the US. The BDO Zone is rated for 824,000 bone-dry tons per year of corn stover and extends within a 75-mile radius from the centre point, Sac City, IA. Sac County's 'A' rating indicates high prospective viability…
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Sagepoint Energy (Sagepoint) has announced its launch as a newly combined business focused on the development, operation, and execution of waste-to-energy solutions in the US. Sagepoint brings together three existing and established organisations with extensive expertise and market presence collectively aimed at positioning the company for further growth. The first, Dynamic Renewables…
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Canfor Corporation and Canfor Pulp Products Inc. have released their joint 2024 Sustainability Report. The report describes the companies' approach to managing environmental, social and governance activities, and reports on established targets. Report highlights include maintaining certifications for sustainable forest management and fibre procurement activities, with 100% of Canfor-managed…
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Anaergia, through its subsidiary, Anaergia S.r.l., has signed a contract with Techbau, a leading Italian company specialising in large-scale engineering and construction projects for the building of five new biomethane production plants in Italy. Anaergia S.r.l. will supply state-of-the-art equipment for the biomethane production process, while Techbau will serve as the general contractor,…
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Evero Energy (Evero), a leading waste-wood-to-energy and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) company, announces the appointment of Elliot Renton to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He succeeds Simon Hicks who steps down after four–years in the role. With two decades of experience in senior leadership positions, Renton brings a strong track record of strategic and financial…
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There is renewed interest by large industry users in exploring biomass as an industrial heat decarbonisation option. This follows the recent publication of the Irish government’s Industrial Heating Decarbonisation Roadmap. The government is also seeking to extend the biomass support under the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) to the emissions trading sector. Later this month, the…
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Anaergia has signed contracts with entities owned by QGM S.á.r.l. (QGM) for the building of two new biomethane production plants in Italy. Subsidiary Anaergia S.r.l. will serve as the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor for both projects, providing state-of-the-art equipment to support biomethane production at the new facilities in Copparo and in Derovere, in northern…
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TotalEnergies subsidiary Polska Grupa Biogazowa has opened its 20th biogas investment in the town of Półwieś, located in the Warmian-Masurian Poland Voivodeship. The latest investment will produce 8.3 GWh of electricity and 8 GWh of heat annually, enough to power 3,000 Polish households. The ceremonial inauguration of the biogas plant in Półwieś took place on November 5th last year. The…
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Stockholm Exergi plans to build one of the world’s largest facilities for capture and permanent storage of biogenic carbon dioxide. The investment decision, which amounts to SEK 13 billion (€1.2 billion) marks a major milestone in enabling permanent removals and will help Sweden and the EU reach their long-term climate goals, said the company. The investment amounts to SEK 13…
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VARO Energy (VARO) has reached agreement to acquire Preem Holding AB and Preem AB (“Preem”) through the purchase of 100% of the share capital of the parent company, Corral Petroleum Holdings AB (CPH), in an all-cash transaction. Subject to customary closing conditions and the receipt of regulatory approvals the transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2025. The…
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