Sep 14, 2017
Drax starts planning process for gas options and battery storage on site
Biogas News
Sep 13, 2017
Spanish scientists have released a new study analysing the energy efficiency of furfural biogas.
An organic compound produced through the atmospheric-plasma treatment of a variety of agricultural byproducts such as corncobs, oat, wheat bran and saw dust, furfural is considered a promising alternative fuel candidate.
For the biogas to be considered for use on a large-scale... [Read More]
Biomass News
Sep 13, 2017
SBP, the unique certification system for woody biomass used in industrial, large-scale energy production, has announced the addition of a new member company – MGT Teesside.
The application for membership was approved at the SBP Board meeting held on 12 September 2017.
MGT Teesside is building the Tees Renewable Energy Plant, a 299MW combined heat and power (CHP)... [Read More]
Other News
Sep 13, 2017
InnoEnergy, Europe’s sustainable energy innovation engine, has announced the cut-off date for applications to its 2017 Investment Round for supporting and launching revolutionary clean energy innovations.
Cleantech innovators looking for investment before the end of the year must apply by 23 October, 2017, to receive their support in time.
According to InnoEnergy,... [Read More]
Biogas News
Sep 13, 2017
Landfill capacity in the UK is falling faster than anticipated and the UK faces a severe shortage of waste treatment infrastructure over the next decade, according to new research from resource management company Suez.
The company unveiled its findings in its new report entitled Mind the Gap 2017-2030 at the RWM exhibition at the Birmingham NEC on 12 September, 2017.
The... [Read More]
Other News
Sep 13, 2017
Solar and wind can reliably supply the UK’s needs for new electricity capacity as coal is phased out, and they are more cost-effective than biomass, according to a new report released by non-profit international environmental advocacy group Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
The report is entitled Money to Burn II.
New economic modelling, commissioned... [Read More]
Biomass News
Sep 11, 2017
Biomass combined heat and power and waste-to-energy projects have made a strong showing in the UK’s latest competitive auction for renewable technologies.
According to a press release from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (DBEIS), eleven new energy projects worth up to £176 million have been successful in the second Contracts for... [Read More]
Biogas News
Sep 8, 2017
Power is being generated at Severn Trent’s latest food waste digestion plant at Roundhill near Stourbridge, UK.
The new facility uses anaerobic digestion to turn food waste from local businesses and other customers that is unfit for human use into ‘clean power’.
Each year, the new Stourbridge biogas plant will be able to process over 50,000 tonnes of... [Read More]
Biogas News
Sep 8, 2017
The role of bio-synthetic natural gas (SNG) in decarbonising transport and gas networks will be a key theme at Bioenergy Insight 2017, the leading bioenergy conference and expo, taking place from 4-5th October at the Sheraton Hotel, Edinburgh.
Bio-SNG is formed during the conversion of thermally-derived synthetic gas into methane. Unlike biomethane produced by anaerobic... [Read More]
Other News
Sep 7, 2017
Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed a new catalyst to improve the synthesis of primary amines (derivatives of ammonia).
It is claimed that in the future the newly developed ruthenium based catalyst could also impact the development of biofuels and bio-oils.
Primary amines are industrially important compounds which are used in the preparation of... [Read More]
Biogas News
Sep 6, 2017
As part of a vision for a sustainable farming future, a concept tractor powered by biomethane has been unveiled.
New Holland Agriculture’s new biomethane powered concept tractor is a reimagining of traditional tractor design. According to the company, it’s inspired by the belief that farmers could lead the move away from fossil fuel powered vehicles towards... [Read More]
Other News
Sep 6, 2017
Scottish kitchen, bathroom and bedroom specialist DM Design has boosted its green credentials by investing in biomass.
DM Design has purchased and installed a £250,000 biomass boiler at its head office in Cumbernauld. The new system will save the company the equivalent of 50 large skiploads of landfill each year.
The 150kW boiler is fed with wood from old kitchen... [Read More]
Biogas News
Sep 5, 2017
The UK’s Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has warned that a Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy BEIS consultation risks delaying crucial reforms to the Renewable Heat Incentive.
BEIS is holding a consultation on further amendments to the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), introduced to bridge the gap between the... [Read More]
Biomass News
Sep 5, 2017
After several years of research, a team of scientists have developed a biocell which could serve as an alternative to classic fuel cells.
Converting chemical energy into electrical energy via hydrogen combustion, fuel cells are considered a clean technology because they don’t emit greenhouse gases. However, the fact that these fuel cells rely on costly rare metal... [Read More]
Biogas News
Sep 4, 2017
Currently under construction at Marston Gate in Swindon by Advanced Plasma Power and Cadent, the UK’s first commercial bio-substitute natural gas plant will use a fully automated fuel reception and delivery solution from Saxlund International.
The £25 million facility, due to commence operations in early 2018, will be capable of turning 10,000 tonnes household... [Read More]
Pellets News
Sep 1, 2017
The fire at Pacific BioEnergy’s British Columbia plant has been brought under-control according to local media, citing representatives from the company.
On 24 August could be seen billowing from the top of one of Pacific Bioenergy’s pellet silos. Fire crews were quickly called to the facility, to determine the cause of the smoke and mitigate any danger.
The... [Read More]
Biogas News
Sep 1, 2017
John Laing Environmental Assets Group (JLEN) has entered the anaerobic digestion sector for the first time, with the acquisition of Vulcan Renewables.
Vulcan Renewables has been acquired for a total consideration, including working capital, of £15.3 million. JLEN has made the acquisition in partnership with experienced operator Future Biogas.
An environmental infrastructure... [Read More]
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