Dec 16, 2014
Shepherd hands over new biomass facilities at Drax
Biomass News
Dec 15, 2014
Roxas Holdings, a large integrated sugar business in the Philippines, and Global Business Power (GBPC), a power producer in the Visayas and power generation component company of GT Capital Holdings, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to undertake a front-end engineering design (FEED) study and other pre-development activities for a 40MW cogeneration facility... [Read More]
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Dec 15, 2014
In the US, biomass supply company Genera Energy has received a strategic financing commitment from WindSail Capital Group, an investment firm that provides growth financing to companies advancing energy innovation and sustainability.
The investment will provide Genera with the resources to continue expanding by helping scale its energy crop production and supply chain... [Read More]
Biomass News
Dec 15, 2014
CHE Group has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Full Advantage to build a number of biomass-fired power plants across the Philippines.
Under the $480 million (€386 million) contract, the companies will develop 16 biomass plants totalling 191MW constructed in strategic locations in the Philippines. The facilities will be built over the next five... [Read More]
Biomass News
Dec 8, 2014
Biomass supplier Stobart Energy has entered into a strategic partnership with Imperative Energy, a provider of biomass energy solutions.
Imperative Energy has completed 80 biomass installations totalling over 45MW in energy capacity, with a further 10 projects currently under construction.
'This partnership can offer an appropriate solution for all end users needing a... [Read More]
Biomass News
Dec 2, 2014
Renewable energy has overtaken nuclear power to become Scotland's main source of power, new figures show.
In the first six months of 2014, renewable sources produced 32% more electricity than any other single source of power in Scotland.
In total, the renewables sector generated 10.3TWh, compared to 7.8TWh from nuclear power – previously Scotland's main source of... [Read More]
Biomass News
Dec 2, 2014
Mineral Hill Industries, a Canada-based mineral exploration company, has announced it will acquire international waste management company Avis Energy Global Holdings.
Avis manages and recycles municipal waste using its Cold Catalytic Biomass Liquefaction technology (BML) to offer sustainable management of urban waste disposal across the world. The technology converts... [Read More]
Biomass News
Dec 1, 2014
LC Energy, a UK-based supplier of sustainable wood fuel, has acquired Ecolyf, an MCS accredited company which specialises in the supply, installation and maintenance of wood fuel boilers.
The acquisition means LC Energy is now a provider of one-stop biomass services covering the supply and installation process through to fuelling and maintenance for boilers. It will also... [Read More]
Biomass News
Nov 11, 2014
In the US, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) has released a request for statements of interest (RSOI) in the development of a biomass gasification project for combined heat and power (CHP) application in Sacramento, California.
SMUD says it is seeking an experienced project developer with a commercial technology that has a track record of successful implementation... [Read More]
Biomass News
Nov 11, 2014
In Ghent, Belgium, Abengoa has announced it will build the largest commercial-scale biomass-fired power plant in the world.
The company was chosen by electricity and gas company Belgian Eco Energy (Bee). The plant, expected to cost in excess of €315 million, will utilise woodchips and agro-residues to generate 215MW of renewable power.
Abengoa will be responsible... [Read More]
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Nov 4, 2014
Bronzeoak Philippines, a developer of solar power projects in the Philippines, is diversifying its portfolio with a biomass power project.
Following approval from its board of directors, Bronzeoak will now invest $90 million (€72 million) in a 20MW biomass-fired power plant in Negros Occidental. The feedstock for this facility will be sugarcane farm waste.
The work... [Read More]
Biomass News
Oct 31, 2014
China Everbright International has signed an agreement with the People's Government of Rudong County in Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, for the investment, construction and operation of an agricultural waste and straw project in Rudong County.
This will be the seventh biomass project Everbright International has secured in 2014.
The total investment of Rudong Project is... [Read More]
Biomass News
Oct 31, 2014
The Gainesville Renewable Energy Center (GREC), a 102.5MW biomass-fired power plant in Florida, US has received Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification.
The certification affirms that GREC's purchase procedures for its waste wood fuels conform to the FSC Chain of Custody standard. It is the first power generation facility ever to receive this certification.
The... [Read More]
Biomass News
Oct 30, 2014
Ireland's electricity utility Electricity Supply Board (ESB) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a loan facility for €100 million. The funds will be used for continued investment in the electricity network in the south west region of Ireland to connect renewable energy to the national transmission network.
This is the second part of a total loan facility... [Read More]
Biomass News
Oct 30, 2014
Harvest Power, a North American-based company dedicated to converting organic waste into clean energy, has announced a $20 million (€15.8 million) financing round.
The lead investors were True North Venture Partners, Industry Ventures, and Generation Investment Management. This financing will allow Harvest to accelerate development of new opportunities in the clean... [Read More]
Biomass News
Oct 30, 2014
In Texas, US, Gemma Power Systems, an EPC company and wholly owned subsidiary of Argan, has finished building the East Texas Electric Cooperative (ETEC) Woodville Renewable Power Project, three months ahead of schedule.
The 49.9MW biomass in Woodville has now completed testing and been turned over to ETEC for commercial operation.
'The Gemma team worked in close partnership... [Read More]
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Oct 28, 2014
Renewable fuels company BlueFire Renewables has received a letter of intent (LOI) from the Export Import Bank of China (China EXIM) to provide up to $270 million (€212.7 million) in debt financing for its bioenergy project in Fulton, Mississippi.
'There are significant opportunities for replicating the BlueFire Fulton size or larger facilities in China and the US... [Read More]
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