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Prague-based Energy Financial Group (EFG) has observed that biomethane production increased by 16% worldwide last year, and that its share is growing in the Czech Republic. Although there are currently just three biomethane plants with the technology to supply biogas to the distribution network, EFG said this number could double this year - with three biomethane stations planned to commence…
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Arla, the UK’s biggest dairy cooperative, is calling on the UK Government to help farmers utilise renewable energy sources like biogas, supporting the UK’s energy independence. Last week it erected a replica Victorian Sewer Lamp near Parliament Square in Westminster, London, to draw attention to the untapped potential of biogas derived from cow excrement and food waste as a renewable energy…
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Last week, West Biofuels, broke ground on a critically needed three-megawatt (MW) bioenergy plant in Burney, California that will convert forest waste and sustainably sourced wood to renewable electricity, heat and biochar. The new source of clean, renewable energy will help reduce wildfire risk, lower California's carbon footprint, and strengthen the region's economy. The bioenergy facility is…
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Greenlane Renewables (Greenlane) has entered into a collaborative agreement with ZEG Biogás e Energia S.A. (ZEG Biogás), a company 50% owned by Vibra Energia S.A. (VIBRA), previously the fuel distribution unit of Petrobras, to locally produce, market and sell one of Greenlane’s largest and most popular biogas upgrading products in Brazil. The terms of the agreement will see Greenlane and ZEG…
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The European Commission (EC) has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €401 million Czech scheme to promote green district heating based on renewable energy and waste heat. The measure is designed to contribute to the implementation of Czechia‘s National Energy and Climate Plan and to the EU's strategic objectives relating to the European Green Deal. The scheme, which will run until 31…
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Gasunie, the Dutch natural gas infrastructure and transportation company, has announced its decision to convert a 60-kilometre natural gas pipeline to transport regional biogas to its network from the beginning of 2024. The pipeline runs between Emmen and Ommen in the Netherlands. The company expects the conversion to mitigate increased congestion in the regional networks, and the first biogas…
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The Argus Biomass Industry Awards took place for the first time at the Argus Biomass Conference in Westminster, London on 18 April, showcasing the achievements of companies and individuals at the networking event for the biomass industry. The awards recognise thought leadership in bringing sustainability to the forefront of business and in tackling climate change. The judging panel comprised…
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Thomas Meth, co-founder, president and CEO of US-based woody biomass producer Enviva, gave insight into the company’s activity and its ambitious growth plans. Enviva is the world's largest producer of wood pellets, making it a major player in the transition to renewables. In light of that, Bioenergy Insight asked where Enviva exports the majority of its biomass to, and the effect Russia’s…
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A new paper, “Transparency, trust and best practice of responsible biomass use”, published on 19 April by the World Bioenergy Association (WBA), explores the Glasgow Declaration on Sustainable Bioenergy, some of the nuances of the public debate on sustainability and the importance of getting bioenergy right. The International Energy Agency’s landmark Net Zero Emissions report calls for…
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Wabio Investment Holding, the Serbian arm of Chinese renewable energy company Wabio Technology Holding, plans to begin the construction of a €20 million biogas plant next week, according to SeeNews. The investment in the village of Nova Crnja, northern Serbia, will reportedly mark the start of an investment cycle in Serbia worth €400 million. It would be the first plant of its kind within…
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A partnership agreement between Nordion Energi, which specialies in energy infrastructure, and Nature Energy, a leader in biogas and renewable energy production from organic waste, will explore opportunities to increase the amount of biogas produced in Sweden. The partnership will combine Nature Energy’s expertise in developing and operating large-scale biogas production facilities with…
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Valmet and Greenalia Biomass Power Curtis-Teixeiro S.L.U have signed a three-year service agreement to further improve the performance of Greenalia’s Curtis-Teixeiro biomass plant in Spain. The agreement is included in Valmet's orders received of the first quarter 2023 and is effective immediately. The value of the agreement has not been disclosed. In Curtis-Teixeiro, Greenalia operates a 50…
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A biogas power facility has been inaugurated in South Tehran Wastewater Treatment Plant, reported Tehran Times. It commenced operation in the presence of Energy Minister Ali-Akbar Mehrabian today (18 April). The plant can generate up to 15 million kilowatt hours of electricity with two combined heat and power (CHP) generators, which have a total nominal capacity of 2.4 megawatt hours. The plant…
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Scandinavian Biogas has announced its decision to establish a subsidiary in the German market, having identified concrete investment opportunities to construct biogas plants in the "strategically important" German market. The company added it has signed an agreement with project development firm German Biogas i Sverige AB, which has initiated the development of two production plants in Germany…
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