A new study exploring different pathways for Southern Company Gas to achieve net-zero direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has found incorporating natural gas efficiency technologies and RNG to be the most beneficial in terms of cost and sustainability. The analysis demonstrates that Southern Company Gas expects to be able to fully support its Atlanta-based parent... [Read More]

Mitsubishi Power has presented a policy proposal to the Government of Indonesia to promote the adoption of biomass co-firing at the country’s thermal power plants. The Indonesian Government is currently implementing an energy policy that aims to raise the proportion of renewables in the nation’s energy mix to 23% by 2025, as part of its goal to reach carbon neutrality... [Read More]

Ontario’s government has launched the province’s first Forest Biomass Action Plan to drive economic growth and ensure the strength of the sector for generations. The five-year plan promotes economic opportunities for using forest biomass in new, diverse ways, including renewable energy. The development of the action plan was supported by a diverse working group... [Read More]

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has opened a high-capacity CNG truck and tube trailer fuelling station in Georgia, US. The facility is one of the largest public access CNG stations on the East Coast and will soon offer RNG to customers. In addition to fleet fuelling, the station will be used as a staging area for Marlin Gas Services to fill CNG transport trailers... [Read More]

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) will convert food waste into heating for the campus services building. The project, which will be funded by a $339,000 (€308,000) grant from the Public Service Commission’s (PSC) Energy Innovation Program, will connect the UWO Campus Services Center – home to its document services, facilities offices, postal services,... [Read More]

Sweden’s government has announced a long-term investment plan for biogas production. The new regulation means those who produce biogas can receive a subsidy of up to 30 ore (€0.02) per kWh if the biogas is upgraded to the same quality as natural gas. Liquefied biogas can receive an additional 15 ore (€0.01) per kWh in support. In the long term, it is hoped this... [Read More]

Green Impact Partners (GIP) has signed definitive agreements for its partnership in a dairy RNG project in Iowa, US. The Iowa RNG Project has secured long-term feedstock agreements with two dairies and is expected to generate approximately 800 MMBtu per day of RNG. The project will deliver its RNG into the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard and Renewable Identification... [Read More]

Plans for a district energy system in Vancouver, Canada, are gaining pace thanks to collaboration between the City of New Westminster and Metro Vancouver Regional District. The Sapperton District Energy System will provide affordable, low-carbon energy by recovering heat from the sewer system and channelling it through a network of pipes to provide space and water heating... [Read More]

Melbourne Water will install a sludge digestion and biogas handling system at the Western Treatment Plant in Werribee, Victoria. The company announced a major package of works to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and ensure the continued reliability of Melbourne’s sewer network. Four projects, known as the WTP Bundle, will improve operations at the site, including... [Read More]

Pivotal LNG recently completed the delivery of renewable LNG to Harvey Gulf International Marine’s Carbon-Neutral Platform Supply Vessel (PSV). The tri-vessel fuel operates exclusively on LNG and battery power, with diesel fuel as a backup, making it the first carbon-neutral PSV in the world. The renewable LNG delivered to the PSV utilises negative carbon-intensity... [Read More]

Cummins, a manufacturer of power generation equipment, will open a new powertrain test facility in the UK to help accelerate the move towards cleaner, next-generation technologies. The facility in the Tees Valley will be fuel-agnostic and will enable Cummins to develop and test a wider range of power technologies, including the latest universal engine platforms with... [Read More]

Bioenergy is a precious resource for the benefit of climate change and the creation of a circular economy, says Turboden, part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group. Representing 57% of the renewable energy consumed, bioenergy is the main source of renewable energy used in Europe. The sector plays an important role in contributing to Europe’s excellence in renewable... [Read More]

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s move to exempt business rates for green technology and cut VAT to 0% on domestic energy-saving materials has been welcomed by the renewable energy industry. As part of his Spring Statement, Sunak announced homeowners having insulation, solar panels and other energy efficiency measures installed will pay 0% VAT for the next five years. The... [Read More]

Proposed changes that will see the UK waste sector lose its entitlement to use red diesel from 1 April could massively impact the UK’s anaerobic digestion (AD) sector. The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) is urging the government to postpone the proposed changes for five years until 2027. The organisation said if the changes go ahead, already... [Read More]

With the right government policies, Canada could reduce five times more greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through biogas and RNG. New research by the Canadian Biogas Association, based on modelling by Navius Research, shows biogas and RNG projects currently reduce 8 megatonnes of GHG pollution by making clean energy out of methane derived from landfills, agriculture and... [Read More]

Ara Partners, a private equity firm specialised in industrial decarbonisation investments, has acquired Spanish company FNX Liquid Natural Gas to form CycleØ Group, a European biomethane platform. CycleØ, led by Laurence Molke as CEO, will actively develop and operate biomethane projects across Europe. The company will capture, process and upgrade naturally occurring... [Read More]