Dec 24, 2025
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Biogas News
Dec 24, 2025
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... [Read More]
Biomass News
Dec 24, 2025
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... [Read More]
Biogas News
Dec 24, 2025
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... [Read More]
Biogas News
Dec 23, 2025
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... [Read More]
Biomass News
Dec 23, 2025
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... [Read More]
Biogas News
Dec 23, 2025
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,... [Read More]
Biogas News
Dec 22, 2025
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... [Read More]
Biomass News
Dec 22, 2025
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... [Read More]
Biogas News
Dec 22, 2025
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... [Read More]
Biogas News
Dec 19, 2025
Wicomico County has selected Waga Energy to build, own, operate and maintain a renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility at the Newland Park Landfill in Salisbury, Maryland in the US.
Once operational, the plant is expected to produce more than 210,000 MMBtu of RNG each year.
The Maryland county, located on the eastern coast, will work with Waga Energy to upgrade... [Read More]
Biomass News
Dec 19, 2025
The Environment Agency has published a new Regulatory Position Statement (RPS 361) specifically for waste wood in England, following successful advocacy by the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA).
RPS 361 allows permitted sites affected by unplanned downtime at biomass plants, incinerators, and panel board facilities to apply to temporarily exceed their permitted storage... [Read More]
Biomass News
Dec 19, 2025
Black Bull Biochar (BBB), a UK-based start-up specialising in biochar for sustainable agriculture and carbon removal, has raised £4 million in a late seed funding round to scale operations across the North West of England and accelerate entry into northern Europe, including Denmark.
The round was co-led by TSP Ventures and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)... [Read More]
Biogas News
Dec 18, 2025
Infrastructure investor IFM Investors has launched Mobius Renewables, a new Texas-based, vertically integrated low carbon fuels platform focused on scaling the production and commercialisation of biomethane across North America and Europe.
The new company will be headquartered in Houston and led by Cynthia Walker, who has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer.
Mobius... [Read More]
Biogas News
Dec 18, 2025
BPC Instruments AB has entered into a collaboration with Canadian technology company SixRing to support the rollout of Stimulose, a new feedstock additive designed to improve process stability and efficiency in biomethane production.
Under the agreement, BPC Instruments will act as SixRing’s independent Quality Assurance and Optimisation Partner as Stimulose is introduced... [Read More]
Biomass News
Dec 18, 2025
The Government of Canada is investing nearly CAD 4.8 million (approximately €3.3 million) in Indigenous-led economic development and clean energy projects across Northern Ontario, with a strong emphasis on community-based biomass and renewable energy initiatives.
The funding was announced by Patty Hajdu, Canada’s Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible... [Read More]
Biogas News
Dec 17, 2025
Sheffield-based startup Future Greens has raised €569,000 (£500,000) to advance its bioreactor technology that converts unavoidable food and brewery waste into on-site heat and power, with first commercial deployments planned for 2026.
The funding comprises €387,000 (£340,000) in equity and a €182,000 (£160,000) UK government grant.
Investors include PXN Group,... [Read More]
Biogas News
Dec 17, 2025
Engineering group KBR has been awarded a contract by Fikrat Al-Tadweer to supply its green methanol technology for Saudi Arabia’s first biomethanol plant, a project aimed at converting landfill gas into clean fuel.
The company said its PureM™ solution will be used to produce renewable methanol at commercial scale, offering a low-cost route to cleaner fuels.
The technology... [Read More]
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The company will now integrate upstream wood chip and wood pellet production with downstream heat and power generation through its subsidiary Kaipolan Energia
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
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
