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Biomass to power, and biomass gasification to biofuels are driving the demand for white wood pellets. Whilst this cargo may seem benign, there are safety risks inherent in storing and moving bulk shipments of pellets, , according to Stephen B. Harrison, managing director of sbh4 consulting. Knowing the hazards and how to mitigate them is essential to managing a safe and sustainable supply…
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German energy company Uniper recently signed a seven-year agreement with Spanish biomethane developer Five Bioenergy. Dorit Ost, head of biomethane and trading at Uniper’s gas & LNG trading division, tells Bioenergy Insight about the deal. The agreement covers supply from three of Spain’s largest biomethane plants in Murcia, and is emblematic of Uniper’s strategy to expand low-carbon…
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As Europe accelerates its shift toward a greener and more resilient economy, biogases — biogas and biomethane — are emerging as a vital tool in tackling climate change, managing waste and boosting rural development. But while the technology is advancing rapidly, experts say the success of new projects increasingly depends on something far less technical: the trust and support of local…
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Foresta is building New Zealand’s first integrated torrefied pellet and pine chemical manufacturing facility, aiming to revolutionise sustainable biomass production and slash emissions. Bioenergy Insight reveals more In the evolving global landscape of renewable energy and sustainable materials, Foresta is setting new benchmarks with its pioneering approach to biomass manufacturing. Led by…
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Few companies have had as much influence in shaping the space as PlanET Biogas, a global leader with a strong presence in North America. Bioenergy Insight spoke to Derek Hundert, president of PlanET – North America, to discuss the company’s history, technology and perspectives on where the biogas industry is heading. Global leadership with a local presence Derek explained that PlanET…
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Natural State Renewables (NSR) is pioneering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production using surplus forest biomass, aiming to decarbonise air travel while supporting forest health and local economies. Clay Marbry, senior vice president of project development at NSR, discussed the environmental, economic and technological aspects of the company’s approach. Marbry explained that NSR focuses…
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The company has spent over ten years developing a potential tool for researchers to begin to test and apply artificial intelligence to anaerobic digestion (AD). Value of %CH4 and %CO2 for AD plant control Those that have spent days and nights looking at live AD plant data for biogas flow and CH4 and CO2 content trying to assess the state of the process will know the value of biogas flow and…
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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 of Michigan’s public…
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In this exclusive interview, Juan Carlos Bueno, president and CEO of leading global pulp and timber company Mercer International, discusses the company’s bold sustainability strategy. In an industry increasingly driven by environmental concerns and innovation, Mercer stands out as a company committed to transforming its operations towards sustainability and net-zero emissions. Juan Carlos…
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How biomass gasification can help decarbonise hard-to-abate industries. The metal industry contributes to 7–9% of global CO₂ emissions, ranking among the most energy-intensive sectors. Processes like smelting and reheating require extremely high temperatures, often achieved using fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas. These energy sources offer reliability and precision, but at a…
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Audun Sommerli Time, CMO at NextFuel AB, on the breakthrough Finnish plant, feedstock flexibility, and global ambitions. As the world accelerates its transition away from coal, scalable, cost-competitive biomass solutions have become critical to meeting decarbonisation targets. NextFuel, a Swedish cleantech innovator, is emerging as a key player by commercialising a torrefaction technology…
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In the heart of Malaysia’s palm oil belt, Johor Plantations Group Berhad (JPG) is converting challenges into profit. Bioenergy Insight learns more. JPG is setting new benchmarks in the palm oil plantations industry by transforming palm oil mill effluents (POME) into biomethane. The company said this represents a pioneering venture into commercial biomethane production, because it is…
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Bright Renewables’ dedicated carbon capture portfolio will enhance EnergieWerk’s Dornbirn facility. Bright Renewables is a global technology company that is fully integrated in the areas of biogas upgrading, CO₂ liquefaction, biomethane liquefaction, bio-CNG, and carbon capture. Bright has comprehensive in-house capabilities, including manufacturing, software development, and service…
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Agrivert is one of the best-known and most respected names in the anaerobic digestion (AD) sector and has been in the organics recycling space for over 30 years. Harry Waters, chief commercial officer, details some of the company’s key projects and achievements. Having already developed significant business in the sewage sludge and composting sectors, Agrivert commissioned its first anaerobic…
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