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Feb 20, 2017
Large-scale energy projects threaten bioenergy innovation in British Columbia
Biomass News
Feb 20, 2017
A biomass site, based near Daventry, Northamptonshire, UK, is using Heliex GenSet technology to turn the steam produced in its steam-raising biomass boiler into electricity.
The Pedigree Power recycling site, operated by Silvertree and developed by Larch Group, is converting up to 25,000 tonnes of waste wood per annum into a green source of power. The company said... [Read More]
Biomass News
Feb 21, 2017
Alberta is in a prime position to convert its coal-burning plants to biomass fuel in order to meet its climate targets at a low cost by using existing coal-firing infrastructure.
This is the argument four University of Victoria researchers are making in a Policy Options article titled: Refuelling Alberta coal plants with biomass. "Biomass, which today... [Read More]
Biomass News
Feb 22, 2017
Canadian pulp manufacturer Mercer International has agreed to buy one of Germany's largest sawmills and a biomass power plant.
Mercer International will acquire the Friesau facility for around CAN$55.1 million (€39.7m) plus defined working capital of approximately $9 million.
Mercer International did not disclose the owner of the facility in its press statement.
According... [Read More]
Biogas News
Feb 22, 2017
French industrial gas manufacturer Air Liquide has completed its acquisition of ENN Clean Energy UK, subsidiary of China’s largest privately-owned energy company ENN Group.
Air Liquide did not disclose the value of the transaction.
ENN Clean Energy's natural gas stations in Wellingborough, Portbury, and Huntingdon in the United Kingdom, will now become part of Air... [Read More]
Biomass News
Feb 23, 2017
Using biomass to generate low-carbon electricity is a flawed policy that is speeding up and not slowing down climate warming, according to a new study from Chatham House.
The report is entitled ‘Woody biomass for power and heat impacts on the global climate’.
The study maintains that wood is not carbon neutral and emissions from pellets are higher than... [Read More]
Biomass News
Feb 24, 2017
The Renewable Energy Association (REA), the UK’s largest trade association for renewable heat, power and transport, has slammed the Chatham House report on wood-based biomass and labelled it “misleading”.
Yesterday (23 February), a report published by Chatham House, a London-based policy institute, stated that using wood pellets to generate low-carbon... [Read More]
Biogas News
Feb 24, 2017
Shares in UK-based construction firm Interserve have fallen by a third after the board announced that the costs of quitting the energy-from-waste (EfW) business are more than double those originally expected.
The construction firm announced in August that it was leaving the EfW field after issues arose with its six contracts in the sector, noting that the ‘unique... [Read More]
Other News
Feb 24, 2017
The UK should vary the pace at which it reduces carbon emissions by 2050 in order to prioritise energy policies that “keep the lights on”, according to a House or Lords committee.
The Economic Affairs Committee examined the impact of the policies of successive governments on the electricity market.
In its report, "The Price of Power: Reforming the Electricity... [Read More]
Biomass News
Feb 27, 2017
Canada-based firm Airex Energy officially inaugurated its biomass torrefaction plant, located in the La Prade industrial park in Bécancour, Quebec.
The industrial-size demonstration plant, which required around CAN $10 million (€14m) in public and private investments for its design, construction, and start-up, showcases the latest trademarked biomass torrefaction... [Read More]
Other News
Feb 10, 2017
The Canada-based Alberta government has announced that it has launched a CAN$60m (€42m) grant pot to help bioenergy producers in the province.
On the government’s website, it announced that its ‘Bioenergy Producer Program’ would help 500 direct jobs and is part of a larger effort to help companies succeed in Alberta’s low-carbon future.
Alberta’s... [Read More]
Other News
Feb 10, 2017
The president of the European Biomass Association (AEBIOM) has criticised the latest film released by Brussels-based NGOs BirdLife Europe and Transport & Environment - The Burning Issue: – When bioenergy goes bad.
In a statement, AEBIOM president Didzis Palejs, said: “The release was supported by a significant marketing effort, including trailers that... [Read More]
Other News
Feb 10, 2017
Last year saw major developments for the bioenergy sector. The sector employed more than three million globally and is set to grow further this year. The Paris Agreement will be the major driver for all renewable energy sectors including bioenergy. What better time than now to announce our new conference, in light of these key events.
The Bioenergy Insight Conference &... [Read More]
Pellets News
Feb 13, 2017
Finnish technology energy supplier Valmet has unveiled a new online analyser for wood chip and bark moisture measurement.
According to the company, the Valmet Chip 'n' Bark Moisture Analyzer (Valmet CBA) offers pulp mills a new tool to advance productivity and efficiency.
In a statement, the company said it continuously measures wood chip moisture to provide the means... [Read More]
Other News
Feb 13, 2017
Coffee chain Caffè Nero has unveiled plans to recycle coffee grounds from 122 of its London stores to make coffee logs, which can be used in boilers and woodburners.
The scheme, which was formally announced late last week but which has been running since July 2016, sees recycling specialists First Mile pick up coffee waste from Caffè Nero stores and take... [Read More]
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Indonesian gas distributor PT Pertamina Gas Negara Tbk (PGN) has signed an agreement with NeutraDC Singapore (NDSG) to provide biomethane for forthcoming data centre projects in Singapore
Once cleared, the site will be redeveloped into an Energy, Biochar and Carbon (EBAC) plant – a pyrolysis facility designed to convert plant matter into biochar, renewable electricity and heat
Swedish tanker owner Furetank has announced it will run its European fleet on renewable biogas throughout 2025, marking a major step towards fossil-free shipping
