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May 27, 2025
ReFuels opens bio-CNG refuelling station in Livingston, Scotland
Biomass News
May 27, 2025
Mineral water producer Gerolsteiner Brunnen has broken ground on a new biomass combined heat and power (CHP) plant at its site in the Vulkaneifel region, Germany, in partnership with energy provider E.ON.
The plant is set to significantly reduce the company’s reliance on fossil fuels and further its long-standing commitment to climate protection.
Once operational... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 27, 2025
CycleØ, a European developer and operator of biogas facilities, has been granted a gas shipper licence in Spain by the Ministry of Industry and Tourism.
The approval enables the company to trade and directly supply gas within the Spanish market, bolstering its growing presence in the country’s renewable energy sector.
The licence, issued under the name CycleØ... [Read More]
Features
May 27, 2025
Joel Dulin is president and CEO of Jozana Grant Services, a biomass grant-writing specialist. He advises how US businesses can best secure funding for their biomass projects
During President Donald Trump’s first two months in office, his administration attempted to dismantle the United States’ federal grant system—at least in appearance. In February, the Office... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 23, 2025
The Hungarian government is set to introduce a significant support scheme to boost biogas and biomethane production nationwide. The scheme will be allocated a budget of 40 billion forints (around 100 million euros).
Viktor Horváth, Deputy State Secretary for Energy Transition, announced the initiative during his keynote speech at the Budapest Biogas Summit.
The... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 23, 2025
The Capital Regional District (CRD), in partnership with FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) and Waga Energy Canada, has commenced production of renewable natural gas (RNG) at a new facility located at the Hartland Landfill.
This marks Vancouver Island’s first RNG facility.
First announced in 2020, the nearly $32 million (approximately €29 million) Hartland RNG facility... [Read More]
Biomass News
May 23, 2025
In a major development for sustainable energy in Chile’s agri-food sector, Ariztía has signed a long-term agreement with Copec EMOAC to power all of its operations with 100% renewable energy - including a notable contribution from biomass sources.
The seven-year deal, commencing in May 2025, represents a significant step toward reducing the carbon footprint of one... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 22, 2025
Biogeen, a Germany-based renewable energy specialist, has expanded its foothold in the Bavarian energy market with the acquisition of two biomethane production sites.
The facilities, which are located in Mammendorf and Lauterhofen. have been purchased from Steinbeis Holding and the Abel Group and together add an annual output capacity of 80 GWh to the company’s operations.
The... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 22, 2025
Energy giant Naturgy has announced a partnership with renewable specialist ID Energy Group to develop 20 new biomethane plants across Spain.
The alliance, confirmed on Wednesday 21 May, signals a push by Naturgy to lead the growth of renewable gases as a key element in the country’s energy transition.
With an investment exceeding €500 million, the joint projects... [Read More]
Biomass News
May 22, 2025
The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has welcomed the UK government’s latest call for evidence on greenhouse gas removals (GGRs), emphasising the vital role that waste wood biomass could play in delivering negative emissions through carbon capture technology.
The independent review, launched on 16 May and led by Dr Alan Whitehead CBE, the former shadow minister for... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 21, 2025
The City of Columbus, Ohio in the US, has launched a landmark bioenergy initiative at its Southerly Water Reclamation Plant, targeting fugitive methane emissions while boosting renewable energy production and wastewater treatment capacity.
The project is being hailed as the first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere to integrate a multi-sensor methane investigation with... [Read More]
Biomass News
May 21, 2025
Efforts to decarbonise the European steel sector have taken a significant step forward through the development of bio-waste-based biocoal - an emerging solution that supports both the EU Green Deal and circular economy goals.
According to innovation hub I3P, bio-waste differs from woody biomass - which it said is limited by high costs and constrained supply.
Bio-waste... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 21, 2025
Newcastle City Council in England has trialled a food waste recycling initiative, which has passed a significant milestone - diverting over 300 tonnes of household food waste from landfill since its launch in September 2024.
The collected waste is being used to generate renewable energy and produce nutrient-rich biofertiliser, marking a successful demonstration of municipal-scale... [Read More]
Biomass News
May 20, 2025
Kobe Steel and Mitsubishi UBE Cement Corporation (MUCC) have announced plans to undertake a joint feasibility study aimed at developing black pellets - an innovative raw material and fuel designed to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Black pellets are produced by applying thermal treatment to traditional wood pellets (often called white pellets), resulting... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 20, 2025
Anaergia has signed a contract with Capwatt Biomethane Unipessoal to design and build an advanced biomethane facility named Metanext in central Italy.
The project, valued at approximately C$7.3 million (around €4.9 million), is scheduled to be operational by June 2026.
This agreement follows a binding letter of intent announced on 21 April 2025, covering nine biomethane... [Read More]
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Germany's Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has awarded a total of 187.3 megawatts (MW) to 244 biomass projects in the latest round of its competitive tendering process
Veolia and Waga Energy have inaugurated a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at the Granges landfill site in Burgundy, eastern France
Repsol is preparing to begin producing biomethane and hydrogen at its industrial complex in Sines, Portugal, with operations expected to start in 2026
