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Leicestershire County Council has refused planning permission for an anaerobic digestion facility proposed at a disused mushroom farm near Market Harborough in England. Great Bowden Green Energy Ltd had sought approval to develop the scheme at Marigold Farm off Welham Way in Great Bowden, designed to process chicken manure, maize and straw to create renewable gas for grid injection. The...
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Bowie County, Texas has been issued a BDO Zone 'AA' rating by the BDO Zone Initiative, denoting very high prospective viability of feedstock supply and infrastructure alongside low expectations of default risk. The Zone is rated for 800,000 bone dry tons per year of low-risk woody biomass across a 75-mile drive radius from its central point in Texarkana, Texas. The rating recognises Bowie...
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Veolia has inaugurated a new composting and biomass plant in Fuentes de Ebro, Zaragoza in Spain, combining organic waste processing with the production of solid fuels from forestry and agricultural residues in a single integrated facility. The opening represents one of the most significant investments in bioenergy infrastructure in the Aragón region in recent years, and a concrete expression...
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Kanadevia Inova, a Swiss-based greentech leader, has acquired a controlling interest in BioValue B.V., a leading Dutch biomethane developer, operator and service provider with capabilities spanning asset management, operations and maintenance, engineering and construction management. The strategic move strengthens Kanadevia Inova's Northern European foothold and supports its vision of becoming...
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Seras, a leading UK biomass fuel supplier, has acquired Enva's dedicated wood processing business from Enva UK Opco Ltd, effective immediately. The acquisition encompasses Enva's Manchester, Middlesbrough and Tilbury locations and secures Seras' position as one of the largest waste wood biomass fuel suppliers operating in the UK. Beyond reinforcing its core biomass fuel operations, the...
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Bioenergy Expo Asia 2027 has officially opened global exhibitor bookings, establishing a dedicated commercial and technical nexus for the biomass, biogas and agricultural waste-to-energy sectors across Southeast Asia. Scheduled for 29–30 September 2027 at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore, the event targets the region's most urgent market challenge: securing stable,...
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Biogas faces mounting economic pressure as the cost of wind and solar energy has plummeted by 70 to 90 per cent over the past decade, whilst bioenergy costs have stagnated or risen slightly—from 0.086 to 0.087 USD/kWh. In Germany, the 2024 levelised cost of electricity for biogas ranged from 20.2 to 32.5 euro cents/kWh, far exceeding wind at 4.3–10.3 euro cents/kWh and utility-scale solar...
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A new regional cooperation platform has been launched to strengthen wood energy's role across Europe, bringing together regions that view sustainable biomass as central to the continent's energy security, climate and resilience. The Wood Energy Regions Network (WERN), launched in Brussels on 9 September, was established by Bavaria, Styria, Castilla-La Mancha and Castilla y León. The platform...
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New spatial analysis has linked accelerating deforestation in Indonesia's rainforests directly to wood pellet and wood chip export supply chains, with Japan accounting for nearly 75 per cent of Indonesia's wood pellet exports in 2025. The research, conducted by Earth Insight with Indonesian environmental organisations Auriga Nusantara and Indigenous group AMAN, reveals threats to over 347...
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Nordic energy company Gasum has opened its 13th liquefied biogas filling station in Norway, a strategic expansion in the Port of Trondheim that reflects rising demand for renewable fuels in heavy transport and signals accelerating infrastructure investment ahead of Norway's 2030 climate commitments. The new station, strategically positioned near the E6 highway in one of Trondheim's key...
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Britain's small biomass power plants face an uncertain future after the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero confirmed it would not extend their subsidies beyond next year, a move ministers claim will save consumers £1 billion annually. Subsidy payments under the Renewable Obligation scheme, which closed to new entrants almost a decade ago, are due to expire from April 2027, with...
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Czechia's inaugural auction for biomethane operational support has attracted serious industry interest, surpassing government expectations nearly fourfold, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MPO) has announced. The May auction aimed to fund 45 million cubic metres of biomethane production per year. However, 63 projects applied with a total capacity of 176.4 million cubic metres. The ministry...
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Indiana's agricultural heartland has secured the state's first Biofuel Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone investment-grade rating, positioning Noble County as an attractive hub for bio-based industrial development in the Midwest. The 'A' rating, issued in early September, certifies the region can sustainably supply 475,000 bone dry tons of corn stover annually to feedstock-hungry bioprocessing...
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Katie Hagmann, Member of Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, has visited Land Energy's 14-acre production site outside Girvan for a tour of the company's manufacturing facilities and wood storage areas. Hagmann met John Lancaster, head of sales and logistics; Nicola Taylor, head of products; Fiona Lancaster, head of bulk sales; and Steven Baillie, Girvan operations...
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