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Biogas News
Jan 26, 2021
As part of Detroit-based DTE Energy’s 2050 net-zero commitment, DTE Gas will offer customers a new way to reduce their carbon footprint through renewable natural gas (RNG).
The programme, called CleanVision Natural Gas Balance, is the first in the nation to include both carbon offsets and RNG. It is focused on protecting Michigan forests that naturally absorb greenhouse... [Read More]
Pellets News
Jan 25, 2021
Pinnacle Renewable Energy has received notice of regulatory charges laid by Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) following its investigation of the explosion which resulted in injuries at its plant in Entwistle, Alberta.
On 11 February 2019, Pinnacle reported that a fire broke out and cause damage to part of the facility. At the time, it was reported that one... [Read More]
Features
Jan 25, 2021
Having received a coveted AD & Biogas Industry Award in 2020, Gegan Solutions has big ideas on how to develop its small-scale biogas plants to tackle food waste.
Its anaerobic digestion (AD) plant might be compact, but there is nothing small about UK-based green energy experts Gegan Solutions’ plans for its small scale biogas plant in 2021.
As you would expect... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jan 25, 2021
Gasum is aiming to reduce carbon emissions by a million tons by increasing biogas availability.
By 2025, the company intends to make 4 TWh of biogas available on the market from its own production and that of certified European partners.
In its own operations, Gasum aims to reduce the emissions in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and biogas production chains and implement... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jan 25, 2021
Proman and the University of the West Indies (UWI) have joined forces to explore waste-to-energy possibilities for Trinidad and Tobago.
A global leader in methanol, fertiliser, and other natural gas-derived products, Proman will work with the UWI to examine the potential of a biogas supply chain for the region, in line with national decarbonisation and waste reduction... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jan 22, 2021
A student from the University of Nottingham has won the inaugural Innovation Award for research into renewable energy from waste or related technologies.
Sarah Farthing’s research was focused on understanding the feasibility of hydrothermal carbonisation as a treatment for anaerobic digestate.
The award, run by Privilege Finance, celebrates the achievements of... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jan 22, 2021
The Integrated Biogas Alliance (IBA) is in final stage development of a seven dairy, 16,500-head biogas project in Idaho.
Working with EIP Ventures, the project represents the IBA’s first dairy biogas project in North America and is expected to close this quarter.
“We’re excited to announce our first dairy biogas project,” said Christopher Maloney, president... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jan 22, 2021
Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) has received permission to build a renewable gas injection facility in County Cork, Ireland.
An Bord Pleanála approved the proposed development in Mitchelstown, following original planning permission granted by Cork County Council in May 2020.
The new facility will have the capacity to receive renewable gas produced from farm and food... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jan 22, 2021
Gas grid companies have launched a major new blueprint for building the UK’s hydrogen economy, including plans to build the UK’s first hydrogen-fuelled town.
Published as part of the Energy Networks Association’s Gas Goes Green programme, Britain’s Hydrogen Network Plan sets out the detail of the activity that all five of the UK’s gas network companies (Cadent,... [Read More]
Pellets News
Jan 21, 2021
British Columbia’s Port of Prince Rupert will benefit from a provincial investment of $25 million (€20.5 million) to improve and expand operations.
The investment will support British Columbia and Canadian exporters’ competitiveness and opportunities in international trade.
The Prince Rupert Port Authority recently announced it had set another record for annual... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jan 21, 2021
Valmet will supply a biomass boiler plant for district heat production to Seinäjoen Energia Oy’s Kapernaum heat plant in Finland.
The new boiler will enable the firm to increase its use of renewable fuels in its district heat production.
Owned by the city of Seinäjoki, Seinäjoen Energia provides customers with electricity, district heating, and water supply.... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jan 20, 2021
BCCK Holding Company (BCCK) is collaborating with Archaea Energy on a major landfill gas-to-RNG plant in Pennsylvania, US.
BCCK, a leader in engineering, procurement, fabrication, and field construction services, signed an agreement with Archaea Energy to provide a 13,700 SCFM Style IV NiTech Nitrogen Rejection Unit (NRU).
The firm’s patented technology performs... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jan 20, 2021
Global service operator Ferrovial Servicios has chosen Waga Energy to produce biomethane at one of Spain’s largest landfills.
The Can Mata landfill, near Barcelona, will be the first in Spain to use the WAGABOX purification technology, developed by Waga Energy to recover landfill gas in the form of biomethane, a renewable substitute for natural gas. It is the first... [Read More]
Policy News
Jan 20, 2021
The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) met with Minister for Transport, Environment, Climate, and Communication Networks, Eamon Ryan T.D. to set out priorities for bioenergy in 2021.
At the meeting, Minister Ryan reaffirmed the government’s ambition to decarbonise the Irish Energy system by reducing emissions by 7% per annum, surpassing EU targets.
Paddy Phelan,... [Read More]
Biogas News
Jan 19, 2021
A biogas project in Italy developed by Entsorga Italia and Zenviro Tech US is complete.
The Santhià plant is Entsorga’s first biogas facility utilising its state-of-the-art mechanical and biological treatment technology combined with Zenviro Tech’s anaerobic digestion (AD) technology.
Christopher Maloney, president of the Integrated Biogas Alliance (IBA), of... [Read More]
Biomass News
Jan 19, 2021
Jernforsen, part of Danish firm Linka Group, has upgraded Swedish wood producer Vida’s heating system to use wood waste left over from production.
The sustainable wood producer now only uses waste derived from production to heat both sawmills and drying ovens in the village of Nössemark in Sweden. The upgrade took place in collaboration with Jernforsen.
The city’s... [Read More]
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