
Apr 2, 2024
Edenderry power plant to be connected to Ireland’s gas network
Policy News
Mar 28, 2024
Last week, Harmen Dekker, the European Biogas Association CEO, was appointed member of the bureau of the Group of Experts on Gas of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
This group integrated by eight experts helps UNECE’s member states to deliver on key political commitments, such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 27, 2024
Global renewable energy companies Low Carbon and Agrivert have formed a joint venture (JV) named Beacon to develop, build and operate biogas and biomethane projects across Europe.
Beacon combines the expertise of two best in class players in the renewable energy sector. Low carbon is an independent power producer (IPP) who have developed more than 2 GW of renewable... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 26, 2024
The biggest investment programme in the history of EnviTec Biogas AG is currently underway, with a budget of €100 million.
“Our company strategy is based around expanding our Own Investment division and massively scaling-up our energy production,” explained Olaf von Lehmden, CEO.
Operation of the plants is completely conducted in-house by EnviTec itself, or with... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 22, 2024
RNG company Aemetis has received approval by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of $200 million (€184.8 million) of EB-5 programme investment for its Riverbank sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production plant, the dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) project, the carbon sequestration project and energy efficiency upgrades to the Keyes ethanol plant.
The Riverbank... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 21, 2024
The Scottish government has launched a consultation on proposals for the sustainable use of bioenergy, including growing crops which can be converted into electricity, heat and fuels.
Bioenergy is already a key component of Scotland’s energy system and is produced by using organic material from trees, plants and food waste as a greener source to replace fossil fuels.
A... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 21, 2024
Australia’s first biomethane-to-gas-network injection plant has been formally certified by GreenPower – a government-managed renewable energy certification programme.
GreenPower Renewable Gas Certification means renewable gas certificates will be issued for gas produced at the Malabar Biomethane Injection Plant (MBIP), certifying that gas produced at the plant is... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 21, 2024
Colorado-based Merrick & Co has earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 57th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) for Gevo, Inc.’s Northwest Iowa Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Plant in Doon, Iowa.
Using biogas generated at the three area dairy farms, the plant annually... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 20, 2024
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is helping to address pressing water treatment and environmental issues in Kazakhstan’s fourth-largest municipality, Aktobe, by financing the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant and associated infrastructure.
The EBRD said it is extending a sovereign loan of up to KZT 47.4 billion (€96.4 million)... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 20, 2024
Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) has announced its collaboration with Electrochaea and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) on an innovative research project that aims to develop a single-stage electro-bioreactor to transform excess renewable electricity and biogas into carbon-neutral synthetic biomethane.
This approach could mark a significant advancement... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 19, 2024
Viridi Energy (Viridi), a leading renewable natural gas (RNG) platform, has acquired a legacy biosolids digester plant in Brunswick, Maine in the US, with plans to transform the site into an industry-leading waste-to-RNG facility.
The facility will generate valuable renewable energy and help power the local community, offer a sustainable and cost-effective solution for... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 18, 2024
The Steuben County landfill is the first in the US to adopt WAGABOX® technology.
The unit, commissioned on 15 March, will inject up to 207,000 MMBtu (60 GWh) per year of biomethane into the gas distribution network, which represents the equivalent to the consumption of 5,200 households, according to the company.
The implementation of this technology will avoid the emission... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 18, 2024
ACCIONA, a global leader in sustainable infrastructure solutions, has acquired 100% ownership of the Kwinana waste-to-energy project in Australia, in an agreement reached with Macquarie Capital and Dutch Infrastructure Fund.
ACCIONA said its investment provides certainty for the ongoing construction and future operation of the facility, its workers, and the local community.
As... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 15, 2024
Earlier this month, Agrar GmbH Reichenbach commissioned its Kumac digestate processing system from WELTEC BIOPOWER.
This is the first Kumac plant to go live in Germany, in addition to the 16 that have been built worldwide to date.
The agricultural company, which is based in the Vogtland region of Saxony, Germany, specialises in dairy farming and the cultivation of feed... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 15, 2024
EnviTec Biogas has highlighted its strategic locations in the US, which bring proximity to critical partners and suppliers, as well as abundant warehouse space housing a total of 3.5 million of spare parts.
Located in Rochester, New York, Watertown, South Dakota and with headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, the company said its service involves short distances and comprehensive... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 13, 2024
AUGA group, AB and its subsidiaries (the Group), which develop sustainable agricultural technologies and solutions, has commenced the supply of biomethane gas through the natural gas system operated by the gas transmission system operator Amber Grid, AB.
Produced in Lithuania, the gas will be sold on the German market, which the company said has the most developed biomethane... [Read More]
Biogas News
Mar 13, 2024
In the context of energy transition, the evolution of gas quality standards is essential, according to the European Biogas Association (EBA). Standards provide regulatory coherence, enable increased product safety and quality, lower transaction costs and prices, and ultimately contribute to strengthen the EU’s single market.
Traditionally, gas standards on grid injection... [Read More]