Apr 21, 2020
Biogas and biomass conferences rescheduled for 2021
Biogas News
Apr 21, 2020
The use of biomethane as a transportation fuel has increased by 291% in the US since 2015, according to recent figures.
Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica) and the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) said RNG, which is captured above ground from organic material in agricultural, wastewater, landfill or food waste, produces carbon-neutral and... [Read More]
Biogas News
Apr 20, 2020
U.S. Gain has completed a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at Clover Hill Dairy in Campbellsport, Wisconsin.
The new gas processing plant uses anaerobic digestion to generate biogas from dairy waste. Once extracted, the non-methane components of the biogas are removed so the methane can be used as a fuel or energy source. The Clover Hill project improves access... [Read More]
Biogas News
Apr 20, 2020
The Port of Seattle Commission has approved a 10-year supply contract with U.S. Gain for renewable natural gas (RNG). The move will enable the port to reach its 2030 goal to reduce carbon emissions by 50% almost a decade early.
The 'long-sought major milestone' was voted on at the Commission meeting on 14 April. The $23 million (€21.1 million) contract allows the... [Read More]
Other News
Apr 20, 2020
Renewable energy can support a resilient and equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
IRENA's first Global Renewables Outlook shows that the decarbonisation of the energy system can support short-term recovery while creating 'resilient and inclusive' economies and societies. The outlook examines the... [Read More]
Features
Apr 20, 2020
Philip Simpson, commercial director at UK food waste AD firm, ReFood, delves deeper into recent figures on food waste recycling rates
ReFood operates three anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities in the UK, in London, Doncaster and Widnes. The company works with multiple sectors including hospitality, local authorities, manufacturers, retailers and education to collect... [Read More]
Biomass News
Apr 17, 2020
Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) should create action plans for the re-opening of facilities following the COVID-19 lockdown, according to the Wood Recyclers' Association (WRA).
The WRA welcomed the latest guidance from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) regarding the re-opening of HWRCs, but has called on operators to explain how... [Read More]
Biogas News
Apr 17, 2020
Capstone Turbine Corporation (Capstone), a clean technology manufacturer of microturbine energy systems, has received an order for its 800 kW C800 Signature Series for a biogas project in Japan.
The project in the city of Handa in Aichi Prefecture will utilise agricultural and animal waste to generate clean energy for the Biokursix Handa biogas power generation facility.... [Read More]
Biogas News
Apr 16, 2020
Biogest has received an order to build an agricultural biogas plant near Ankara, Turkey. The project in Akyurt is the company's first biogas plant in Turkey and was developed in cooperation with Enerlinc.
After successfully entering the Asian market with biogas plants built in India and South Korea, this new Biogest PowerRing biogas facility is another milestone for... [Read More]
Biomass News
Apr 16, 2020
Spanish engineering solutions company Sugimat will supply a turnkey biomass steam boiler to Europe's largest olive oil producer.
The biomass boiler, with an equivalent thermal power of 11 MW, will be fitted at the San Miguel Arcángel factory in the city of Jaen in southern Spain. It will be designed by the German company ERK, of which Sugimat is the only licensee in... [Read More]
Other News
Apr 16, 2020
Employees at Drax Power Station in North Yorkshire have shown their support for NHS workers by turning one of the plant's cooling towers blue.
Every Thursday evening, people in the UK clap for NHS staff and other key workers, in a display of appreciation for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Engineers at Drax Power Station have installed blue lighting on one... [Read More]
Biogas News
Apr 15, 2020
The UK Government has granted planning permission for Cory Energy's Riverside Energy Park development near London.
The Energy Park will be situated next to Cory Energy's existing energy recovery facility in Belvedere, on the banks of the River Thames. It will feature an additional energy recovery facility, as well as an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility for food and... [Read More]
Biogas News
Apr 15, 2020
Clean, low-carbon gas-powered heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) have overtaken fossil-powered trucks, according to the Gas Vehicle Network (GVN).
GVN's 2018 statistics show that 55.5% of gas for transport fuel was biomethane; the organisation expects this to rise again in the 2019 figures. Foster said: Mike Foster, head of GVN, said renewable gas-powered vehicles are an "obvious,... [Read More]
Biogas News
Apr 15, 2020
Orbital Gas Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CUI Global, has been awarded a contract to design, produce and commission its first-ever biomethane-to-grid plants for the UK water industry.
Orbital received the contract from a major UK energy provider. The agreement covers the provision of an initial biomethane grid entry unit (GEU) followed by a second unit, both... [Read More]
Biomass News
Apr 15, 2020
The financial close of Simec Atlantis Energy's Uskmouth Power Station conversion project may be delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a statement, Simec Atlantis said that the project's work programmes are 'under review' as it adapts to the constraints imposed by the virus and the ongoing workplace disruption.
In light of the pandemic, the company said it is 'reasonable... [Read More]
Policy News
Apr 15, 2020
Bioenergy Europe has joined forces with 180 stakeholders to form a European alliance for a Green Recovery.
The initiative, led by Pascal Canfin, chair of the Environment Committee and the European Parliament, is formed of national and European decision-makers, business leaders and trade associations.
The European alliance for a Green Recovery calls for the mobilisation... [Read More]
Other News
Apr 14, 2020
The Virginia Clean Economy Act, which requires nearly all coal-fired plants in the state to close by 2024, has been signed into law.
On 12 April, Governor Ralph Northam signed the act an amended the Clean Energy and Community Flood Preparedness Act, that requires Virginia to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
The Virginia Clean Economy Act focuses on several... [Read More]
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