Apr 28, 2020
New vehicle fuel cost calculator compares natural gas to diesel
Policy News
Apr 28, 2020
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is seeking input from stakeholders in Australia’s bioenergy sector to develop its Bioenergy Roadmap.
ARENA’s roadmap is being developed to identify the role that the bioenergy sector can play in boosting the country’s energy transition, stimulating regional development, enhancing energy security and helping Australia... [Read More]
Biogas News
Apr 28, 2020
Southern California Gas Co (SoCalGas) has created a proposed plan to offer renewable natural gas (RNG) to its customers.
The proposal, which was agreed on with SoCalGas’ stakeholders, has been filed with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Consumer advocate groups, a national environmental organisation and various industry groups were involved in... [Read More]
Biomass News
Apr 24, 2020
Drax has estimated a £60 million (€68.6 million) hit as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the potential financial impact, the company said it remains in a 'strong position'.
In a statement, the company said full-year expectations for the group remain 'underpinned by good operational availability' for the rest of 2020. The firm said in its Customers business,... [Read More]
Biogas News
Apr 23, 2020
Balmoral Tanks has introduced a range of glass fused to steel (GFS) liquid storage tanks and hopes to support the 'green energy revolution'.
The Aberdeen, Scotland-based company manufactures storage tanks for the water, wastewater, anaerobic digestion (AD) and processing sectors. Its new tanks provide "a new level of excellence" in glass enamel coating technology, according... [Read More]
Biogas News
Apr 23, 2020
A joint survey matching organic waste producers to their nearest anaerobic digestion (AD) operators has been launched in the UK.
The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) and the Renewable Energy Association (REA) created the survey in response to the increase in organic waste surpluses, caused by the COVID-19 lockdown.
According to the organisations,... [Read More]
Biogas News
Apr 22, 2020
A multicrusher supplied by Borger is being used at an award-winning waste-to-energy project in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
The Creed Integrated Waste Management Facility on the Isle of Lewis processes salmon waste into biogas using anaerobic digestion. The facility manages waste from the island's 22,000 inhabitants and has grown to include a combined heat and power... [Read More]
Biogas News
Apr 22, 2020
Large-scale production of biomethane and green and blue hydrogen is important to achieve 55% emissions reductions by 2030, according to a new study.
The Gas for Climate consortium published the Gas Decarbonisation Pathway 2020-2050 study by Guidehouse (formerly Navigant), analysing the transition towards the lowest-cost climate-neutral system by 2050.
The study highlights... [Read More]
Biomass News
Apr 22, 2020
Enviva has announced new goals and initiatives to meet its Responsible Sourcing Policy provisions throughout the year.
The company's 2020 Implementation Plans are a detailed proposal of Enviva's commitment to responsible and sustainable wood sourcing. All wood sourced by the firm must be done so under its Responsible Sourcing Policy - its standing environmental pledge... [Read More]
Other News
Apr 21, 2020
The International Biogas and Biomass Congress and Expos, which were due to take place in Brussels in October 2020 alongside the Biofuels International Conference and Expo, have been postponed until 2021.
The decision was taken to host the event on 23-24 March 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is hoped that, by this time, life will have returned to some sense of... [Read More]
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]
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