Aug 5, 2025
Evero biomass facility to be transformed into UK’s first BECCS site
Biogas News
Aug 5, 2025
Asahi Kasei has successfully completed a demonstration trial of its innovative biogas purification system using zeolites at a sewage treatment plant in Kurashiki, Japan.
The system achieved biomethane purity above 97% and yield over 99.5%, overcoming the typical trade-off between these key performance factors.
Utilising a novel pressure vacuum swing adsorption... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 5, 2025
HAM Group and HAM Criogénica have successfully developed the NANO BIOGAS LIQUIFIER, an innovative, compact liquefaction plant designed for the local production of renewable Bio-LNG from biogas generated by small-scale biodigesters.
The organisation said this next-generation, modular, plug-and-play unit offers outstanding energy efficiency, and is engineered for decentralised... [Read More]
Features
Aug 5, 2025
Woodchuck has pioneered an innovative approach to tackling construction and manufacturing wood waste by transforming it into high-quality biomass fuel. Todd Thomas, founder and CEO, tells Bioenergy Insight about the company’s achievements so far.
Todd first encountered the challenge of sourcing clean, consistent wood fuel when NorthStar Clean Energy, the US state... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 4, 2025
Fortis Energy has announced the addition of the Çobanlar Biogas Power Plant (3.55 MWe), located in Afyon, Türkiye, to its growing portfolio of renewable energy assets.
Operational since 2021, the Çobanlar facility is a key contributor to the region’s renewable energy landscape.
The plant processes approximately 100,000 tonnes of agricultural and animal solid and... [Read More]
Biomass News
Aug 4, 2025
Invasive weeds from the outskirts of Brisbane in Australia could soon help power homes and businesses, thanks to new research from the University of Queensland.
Scientists from UQ’s Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) have discovered that several problematic weed species can be converted into high-quality biomass pellets - a solid, renewable... [Read More]
Policy News
Aug 4, 2025
The Goa government in India has drafted a comprehensive policy to promote bioenergy production and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, aiming to support cleaner and more sustainable energy sources across the state.
The proposed policy focuses on encouraging investments in various bioenergy technologies such as biogas, biomass power and liquid biofuels.
It offers incentives... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 1, 2025
German manufacturer WELTEC BIOPOWER, in partnership with French company AGRIPOWER France, is constructing a biomethane plant for Elivia Group, France’s second-largest beef producer.
The facility, located near Elivia’s slaughterhouse in Le Lion-d'Angers, Pays de la Loire, is scheduled to go online in November 2025 and will supply renewable gas directly into the public... [Read More]
Biomass News
Aug 1, 2025
Drax Group has reported a decline in earnings for the six months ending 30 June 2025, reflecting tightening margins and weaker profit growth amid ongoing energy market challenges.
Adjusted EBITDA fell to £460 million, down from £515 million in the same period last year, while profit before tax declined to £281 million from £463 million in H1 2024.
Operating profit... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 1, 2025
VIDA Bioenergy, a wholly owned subsidiary of VTTI, has commenced operations at its first UK biomethane facility while advancing construction of a second site.
The company, which launched earlier in 2025, aims to become a leading producer of biomethane in Europe by converting biomass into renewable gas through dedicated facilities across the UK.
Its first operational... [Read More]
Policy News
Jul 31, 2025
The government of Punjab has launched its inaugural pilot project to produce biogas from animal waste, marking a strategic step in its "Suthra Punjab Waste to Value Project."
Led by the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC), the initiative demonstrates a scalable model for converting organic waste into renewable energy.
In a recent progress meeting held in Lahore,... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jul 31, 2025
OnTurtle, a European provider of mobility and transport services, has expanded its range of alternative fuels by introducing Bio-LNG (liquefied biomethane) at 55 service stations throughout Germany.
This initiative strengthens the company’s ongoing efforts to promote sustainable transport and grow its network of low-emission fuel options across more than 1,800 sites... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jul 31, 2025
FLS, a global developer of sustainable forestry and decarbonisation projects, has entered into a strategic partnership with HaiQi Group, a leading environmental technology manufacturer specialising in biomass pyrolysis.
Together, they will develop a portfolio of biochar, biocoke and activated carbon production projects in Paraguay.
Alessandro Materni, Managing Partner... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jul 30, 2025
A new voucher scheme has been launched by the Supergen Bioenergy Hub, based at Aston University’s Energy and Bioproducts Institute (EBRI), to encourage greater collaboration between industry and academia in the development of sustainable bioenergy in the UK.
The scheme offers vouchers worth up to £15,000 to help cover business expenses and the expertise of postdoctoral... [Read More]
Policy News
Jul 30, 2025
New figures from the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero reveal that biomass and waste energy generation fell by nearly 5% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. This decline reflects a broader trend as the UK reassesses the role of biomass within its renewable energy mix.
The decrease in biomass energy production can be attributed... [Read More]
Policy News
Jul 30, 2025
Kerala is ramping up its efforts to promote cleaner energy with the development of five additional compressed biogas (CBG) plants, alongside ongoing projects in Kozhikode and Kochi in India, reports The Hindu.
Local Self-Governments Minister M.B. Rajesh announced the expansion during a visit to Kozhikode on 28 July, where a new partnership was formalised between Kozhikode... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jul 29, 2025
US-based soil carbon specialist Boomitra has announced its entry into biomass-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) with a new project in Botswana, marking a significant expansion beyond its core focus on soil carbon.
The project, which is named the Oasis Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage Project, aims to tackle woody bush encroachment, restore grazing lands and permanently... [Read More]
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Drax Group has reported a decline in earnings for the six months ending 30 June 2025, reflecting tightening margins and weaker profit growth amid ongoing energy market challenges
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
