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Mar 1, 2011
EnviTec Biogas expands into Spanish market
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Mar 1, 2011
FTJ Bio Power Sdn Bhd, a 60:40 joint venture between Malaysian agro-based enterprise Felda Global Group and Malaysia's energy provider Tenaga Nasional Bhd, respectively, has been set up.
The new JV will invest RM120 million (€28.58 million) to construct a new power generation plant, which will produce electricity from 100% oil palm empty fruit branches (EFB).
The... [Read More]
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Mar 1, 2011
In the US, Dalton, Massachusetts-based Crane & Co. is looking to build a $75 million (€54.2 million) biomass plant.
Crane & Co. is a manufacturer of paper products used in the printing of national currencies, among other products.
The company supplies paper to the federal government on a four-year basis, but as the government looks for all of its contractors... [Read More]
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Mar 1, 2011
A former ethanol production facility in Heyburn, Idaho, US, could soon be home to three individual businesses after Natural Chem Holdings acquired it for $2.4 million (€1.7 million) from Renova Energy, when the ethanol company filed for bankruptcy back in 2008.
Under Natural Chem's ownership, a new biogas plant will be built on the site, which will transport natural... [Read More]
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Mar 1, 2011
In an attempt to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels by 33% by the year 2020 compared with 2009 levels, the Danish government has introduced its Energy Strategy 2050.
The strategy emphasises the importance of biomass-, biogas- and wind-derived renewable energy, which have the potential to increase the share of renewable energy to 33% over the next 10 years. If the strategy... [Read More]
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Jan 28, 2016
Mandatory separate collections for biowaste and recyclables should be put in place by EU member states, according to a new report published by the European Commission (EC).
The research, Assessment of separate collection schemes in the 28 capitals of the EU, was led by the Copenhagen Resource Institute and German consultancy BiPRO and assessed the legislation and practice... [Read More]
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Jan 27, 2016
Raisio, a Finland-based food group, will build a bioenergy plant in the town it shares its name with in southwest Finland.
The 9.5MW plant, worth around €8m, will be powered by locally-produced wood chips. The facility will produce steam and heating for the company's operations and for businesses in the Raisio area.
In a statement, Raisio said the construction of... [Read More]
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Jan 27, 2016
A group of US states opposing the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan have gone into court to delay the enforcement of the new regulations.
Led by West Virginia and Texas, 25 states have asked the Supreme Court to stop the greenhouse gas reduction rulings from taking effect until after the states’ legal challenge is resolved.
The call came after a Washington... [Read More]
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Mar 7, 2011
The 2 March 2011 saw German Environmental Minister Norbert Röttogen OK biofuel producer and supplier Verbio's proposal to build a biogas plant in Schwedt.
The plant will produce second generation biofuel from biomass residues without the use of foodstuffs. Verbio's second biogas plant of this kind, it has a power output of 30MW in the initial stage, and is to be expanded... [Read More]
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Jan 27, 2016
A UK-based equestrian training centre has installed two new wood pellet boilers from Sweden-based biofuel heating manufacturer Ariterm.
The boilers provide energy and heat to several of the Yorkshire Riding Centre's (YRC) buildings, including a guest house, lodges and chalets. They are connected to a 2400L pre-insulated thermal accumulator vessel to provide a central... [Read More]
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Mar 8, 2011
Renewable energy company Sesam Energetics and US-based Taylor Biomass Energy are partnering to build a 40MW biomass-fired power plant in Namungoona, Kampala district, Uganda.
Costing $160 million (€114.8 million) the plant, to be constructed on 150 acres of land, will handle around 1,030 tonnes of solid waste collected from Kampala and nearby regions to generate enough... [Read More]
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Mar 8, 2011
In Texas, US, East Texas Electric Cooperative (ETEC) is developing a 50MW biomass plant.
Expected to begin operations some time in 2013, the power plant will convert woodchips, bark and sawdust sourced from nearby logging businesses within a 50-mile radius, into renewable power.
It has been reported that $40 million (€28.7 million) worth of clean, renewable energy... [Read More]
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Mar 8, 2011
In Somerset, England, UK, Cannington Enterprises' proposal to expand its biogas plant has been approved.
Despite objections from 16 locals, claiming the facility would create unwanted odours and have a detrimental impact on tourism, county councillors okayed the plans.
Residents were also concerned about the increased levels of traffic the expanded plant would bring to... [Read More]
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Mar 8, 2011
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private investment arm of the World Bank, could invest up to $30 million (€21.5 million) in Andhra Pradesh, India-based renewable energy company Shalivahana Green Energy (SGEL).
$15 million of the funds will go towards financing SGEL's renewable power projects, while the other $15 million will be provided to the fully... [Read More]
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Mar 8, 2011
A new scheme has been launched in the UK that will confirm to consumers that green gas is in fact that.
Established by the Renewable Energy Association (REA) working with Bio Group, British Gas, E.ON, National Grid, Milton Keynes Council, Thames Water and CNG Services, the Green Gas Certification Scheme (GGSC) tracks biomethane through the supply chain to provide certainty... [Read More]
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A new voucher scheme has been launched by the Supergen Bioenergy Hub, based at Aston University’s Energy and Bioproducts Institute (EBRI)
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a loan of up to €264 million to Snam to support the construction of new infrastructure dedicated to integrating biomethane production plants into Italy’s national gas transmission system
