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The government of Ontario in Canada has announced more than CA\$6.2 million (€5.7 million) in new investments through its Forest Biomass Program, backing eight initiatives focused on research, innovation and industrial modernisation across Northwestern Ontario. The latest round of funding aims to support sustainable harvesting from Crown forests, stimulate regional economic development and…
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Latvia has launched its first publicly accessible biomethane injection point, marking a major step in the development of the country’s renewable gas infrastructure, reported LSM. The new facility, located in Džūkste, Tukums municipality, opened on 28 July and allows green gas producers to deliver biomethane via container and inject it into the national gas grid. The site, operated by…
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Bioenergy Europe has welcomed the European Commission’s proposal to enshrine a 2040 climate target of a 90% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 1990 levels, calling it a crucial milestone on the EU’s path to climate neutrality by 2050. The proposed amendment to the European Climate Law is seen as essential to maintaining a science-based trajectory and fulfilling the EU’s…
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SUEZ and RATP Group have announced the signing of a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA), marking a significant step in both companies’ efforts to promote sustainable urban mobility and decarbonisation. Under the agreement, SUEZ will supply RATP Group - the world’s third-largest public transport operator - with nearly 100 GWh of renewable electricity annually. The electricity will…
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Valmet, a global developer and supplier of technologies for the pulp, paper, and energy industries, has secured an order from Saica Group to deliver a biomass boiler and flue gas cleaning system to its facility in El Burgo de Ebro, Zaragoza. The order, which falls under Valmet’s second-quarter 2025 bookings, is set for completion by the end of 2026. The project centres around Valmet’s…
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The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has welcomed the UK government’s announcement that engineered greenhouse gas removals (GGRs) will be included in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) by 2029. The move is being hailed by the association as a major milestone in the development of Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) and a critical step towards achieving net zero. The…
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Delgaz Grid, part of the E.ON Group in Romania, has announced the rollout of three pilot projects designed to advance the country’s green gas capabilities and prepare its infrastructure for a low-carbon future. The projects - BioMethaneMix, BlendUp30, and HyGrid100 - represent a national first and aim to support Romania’s energy transition through the integration of biomethane and hydrogen…
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Redexis has announced plans to invest over €34 million in the construction of three new biomethane production plants in the Aragon region of Spain. Two of the facilities will be built in the province of Teruel, in the towns of Alcañiz and Cella, while the third will be located in Fraga, in the province of Huesca. The projects are being led by Biored Alcañiz, Biored Cella and Biored…
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New Zealand's Energy Minister Hon Simon Watts has reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to developing a thriving biogas market in New Zealand, calling the renewable energy source a “strategic opportunity” to boost energy security, reduce emissions and support regional development. Speaking at the Biogas Bridge Forum in Wellington, Watts told delegates from across the energy,…
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Byont Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG has announced the acquisition of a German biogas service provider, further strengthening its position in the biogas and bio-LNG sector. The deal includes the full integration of staff and operational assets into Byont’s growing portfolio. Byont, which focuses on building and operating renewable gas infrastructure, is expanding rapidly across Germany and…
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Swedish wood products company Vida is expanding its footprint into Central Sweden with the acquisition of three sawmills, reinforcing its position as a major player in Europe’s forest-based bioeconomy. Vida, which is 77% owned by Canada’s Canfor Corporation, announced it has entered into a purchase agreement for AB Karl Hedin Sågverk, acquiring the business from Mattsbo Såg AB and…
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According to a recent report from consultancy Ember, Drax power station in Selby, England, continues to be the UK’s largest single source of carbon dioxide emissions, emitting 13.3 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent in 2024. The document states that emissions from Drax increased by 16% last year, further widening the gap between it and the country’s next largest emitters, with Drax’s…
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Austral Bricks is set to transition its operations in Horsley Park, Western Sydney in Australia, from fossil fuels to renewable energy - following government approval for a new $81.4 million (€48.8 million) bioenergy facility. The project, backed by the Minns Labour Government, will support the company’s shift to using biogas produced from organic waste, reducing its carbon…
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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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