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Croatia's electricity system reached a defining moment last year, with biomass and biogas facilities playing a crucial role alongside solar and wind power to deliver a landmark shift in the nation's energy landscape, according to provisional data from the Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia association (OIEH).
For the first time, solar power plants, wind farms, and biomass and biogas facilities…
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The Association of Power Producers (APP) in India has said that several thermal power plants failed to meet biomass co-firing targets in FY25 because of supply shortages and technical limitations, not a lack of intent by generators.
The clarification follows show-cause notices issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to six thermal power stations within a 300-km radius of…
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Plans to significantly expand the Mepal anaerobic digester (AD) plant near Chatteris have prompted strong objections from Chatteris Town Council and nearby residents, citing concerns over traffic, odour and biodiversity impacts.
The planning application, submitted to Fenland District Council, seeks permission for a major extension to the existing facility off Iretons Way, including eight new…
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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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Cambi ASA has signed a letter of intent with Indian infrastructure group NCC to supply its thermal hydrolysis process (THP) technology for the modernisation of sludge treatment at the Malad wastewater treatment plant in Mumbai.
The large new facility is being developed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation as part of a wider upgrade of the city’s sanitation infrastructure. The project…
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Bioenergy Insight wishes a happy and restful festive period to all of our readers, subscribers and advertisers.
Thank you for supporting us, and we look forward to resuming activity on 2 January 2026.
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The Solomon Islands has successfully secured USD1.58 million (€1.5m/12.8m SBD) for the SENBIOSIS Project (Sustainable Energy from Biogas in Solomon Islands) at the 18th Joint Committee Meeting of the Cooperation Programme of the Governments of the Pacific Small Island Developing States and the Governments of Italy, Austria, Luxembourg and Spain.
The approval followed the submission and formal…
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ACCIONA Energía has started injecting renewable energy from its Logrosan biomass plant into the grid, marking a significant addition to Spain's renewable energy capacity.
With a capacity of 50MW, the plant will produce 380GWh per year, preventing the emission of more than 187,000 tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere annually.
This figure is comparable to taking 60,000 internal combustion engine…
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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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Ireland's agricultural sector is sitting on an untapped opportunity to transform livestock waste into renewable energy, but the absence of targeted government support is preventing small-scale biogas systems from becoming mainstream.
This is according to Barry Caslin, Teagasc Energy and Rural Development Specialist, writing with contributions from Dr Shaun Connolly, Research Officer at Teagasc…
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Cindrigo Holdings Limited has announced a significant strategic shift for its 110 MW biomass combined heat and power (CHP) plant at Kaipola, Finland, moving away from its original plan to supply steam and heat to industrial customers towards direct participation in the biomass value chain.
The company will now integrate upstream wood chip and wood pellet production with downstream heat and power…
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Ireland has been selected as one of eight European countries to participate in BIOMAPE, a major new European Commission initiative aimed at accelerating the sustainable deployment of biomethane across the EU.
Ireland is represented on the project by Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI).
BIOMAPE brings together partners from across Europe to tackle the technical, regulatory, market and social…
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Finnish technology group Wärtsilä Corporation has reached an agreement to sell its Gas Solutions business unit to German private equity firm Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, the company announced today.
The Gas Solutions division, which generated annual revenues of €300 million in 2024, specialises in systems and lifecycle solutions across the entire gas value chain.
The business unit has…
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Data centres worldwide are increasingly turning to biomass energy systems as part of comprehensive strategies to reduce their environmental footprint whilst maintaining operational reliability, according to research published in the journal Energies.
The study, titled "Green Data Centres: Sustainable Solutions with Green Energy and Green–Blue Infrastructure," examines how biomass production…
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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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