Aug 31, 2017
New CO2 and water splitting processes produce syngas feedstock
Biomass News
Aug 31, 2017
MMI Engineering has carried out comprehensive pipe integrity checks at the Port of Tyne and Lynemouth power station in the UK, after BOC supplied a nitrogen deluge fire suppression system to help facilitate the plant’s coal to biomass fuel conversion.
After winning the contract to supply the nitrogen fire suppression system for the three biomass silos at the Port... [Read More]
Biomass News
Aug 31, 2017
Arensis, an international provider of off-grid energy generation, has bought the Verdo pellet plant in Grangemouth, Scotland. The acquisition, part of a £50 million (€54m) UK investment plan, gives Arensis a sustainable, carbon-neutral fuel supply for its biomass energy generation.
Arensis provides off-grid, sustainable, carbon neutral energy generation to customers... [Read More]
Biomass News
Aug 30, 2017
Researchers in China have developed a new process to turn fallen leaves into a capacitor which could be used to store energy in electronic devices.
Deciduous phoenix trees lining the roadside of Northern China produce a blanket of fallen leaves every autumn. Generally, these leaves are burnt as the temperatures drop, contributing to China’s air pollution problem.... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 29, 2017
A fleet of more than 100 low-emission biomethane powered buses could take to the streets of the Bristol region in the UK over the next few years, following the award of a multi-million pound government grant.
In August, a biomethane fuelled double-decker went into service in Bristol, part of a ’pathfinder’ exercise by local bus operator First West of England... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 29, 2017
Valmet has delivered a range of technology to Metsä Group’s newly started bioproducts mill in the Finnish town of Äänekoski. According to a statement from Valmet, the company’s technology will maximise the use of bioenergy and make the pulp mill totally fossil fuel-free.
The technology supplied to the mill includes a recovery boiler, pulp... [Read More]
Other News
Aug 29, 2017
Norway-based secondary fuels specialist Geminor has secured a major contract with UK-based Hull City Council.
The agreement, which is for an initial seven-year term (with extensions for a further three and two-year period), will see Geminor implement an integrated waste processing solution to divert more than 80% of the northeast England-based region’s municipal... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 29, 2017
The Bioenergy Insight Conference, a world-leading bioenergy event, will be held in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 4 and 5 October 2017, covering the whole bioenergy supply chain. The show will focus on all the new developments and the latest challenges.
Topics covered in the seminars include the global biomass market, financing bioenergy projects and ensuring sustainability... [Read More]
Other News
Aug 29, 2017
Passenger planes in the UK could be powered by biofuels made from waste under a scheme to cut emissions, according to the UK’s Department for Transport (DfT).
In an announcement, the DfT said that it was keen to cut carbon emissions, which contribute to climate change. Aircraft and lorries powered by waste fuels could use up to 90% less carbon than with fossil fuels.
Trials... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 24, 2017
Researchers in Zurich have identified all the genes required by bacterium to use methanol – a common product of biogas plants – as a food source. It is hoped that the new insights will help scientists advance the use of bacteria in the field of biotechnology.
A common focus for chemists is determining how small carbon molecules such as methane and methanol... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 23, 2017
A new study by scientists from Cornell University has looked into the possibility of coupling anaerobic digestion (AD) with hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) for the conversion of food waste into energy products.
Hydrothermal liquefaction converts food waste into oil and an aqueous phase rich in carbon. This hydrothermal aqueous phase may then be converted into biomethane... [Read More]
Other News
Aug 23, 2017
Leading US advocates for advanced liquid and gasified biofuels have united to urge the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to stand behind President Trump’s commitment to driving investment in the next generation of ‘homegrown’ fuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
Leaders of the American Biogas Council, Advanced Biofuels Business Council,... [Read More]
Biomass News
Aug 21, 2017
Bioenergy Infrastructure Group (BIG) has announced substantial additions its portfolio by acquiring 20 assets from the UK Green Investment Bank.
The assets included as part of the transaction are four biomass and waste-to-energy facilities, 15 anaerobic digestion plants and a materials recovery facility, which combined have a generating capacity of more than 70MW.
BIG... [Read More]
Biomass News
Aug 21, 2017
Glennmont Partners has completed the £150 million refinancing of the Sleaford Renewable Energy plant.
Located in Lincolnshire, UK, Sleaford REP is a 40MWe straw-fired biomass plant. In operation since 2014, the plant is operated by Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor (BWSC). It provides free heat to the local community under long-term offtake contracts.
Glennmont... [Read More]
Other News
Aug 21, 2017
A consortium led by Macquarie has completed the acquisition of the UK’s Green Investment Bank.
Macquarie Group (Macquarie), Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 5 (MEIF5) and Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) have paid the UK government £2.3 billion to purchase the institution, which was set up in 2012 to fund renewable and low-carbon projects.
According... [Read More]
Other News
Aug 21, 2017
Sweden has launched a ‘Bioenergy Day’ to promote how bioenergy is benefitting the country.
The day was unveiled on 21 August. It is specifically aimed at educating the national media on the benefits of bioenergy.
The Swedish bioenergy day is part of a broader pan-European campaign coordinated from Brussels by Aebiom that will be replicated in most EU-28... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 18, 2017
Scientists in Mexico have developed a method to convert the prickly pear cactus into biogas, AFP reports. The distinctive, bright green cactus is farmed on a massive scale in Mexico, for use in drinks, medicines and shampoo.
In May 2017, a pilot project was launched at Milpa Alta’s cactus market, which produces up to 200,000 tons a year of prickly pear cactus. Up... [Read More]
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