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Jul 13, 2017
Agrivert opens new AD plant in North London
Biogas News
Jul 12, 2017
A Cogent Energy Systems HelioStorm Gasifier will form the core waste processing technology in a new waste-to-energy system for the US Navy. When operational, the waste-to-energy system will be capable of converting up to 3.5 tons (3.2 metric tonnes) of mixed waste into energy rich synthesis gas. The syngas will then be directly combusted in standard military generators... [Read More]

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Jul 12, 2017
New research shows that biogas generated from food and drink byproducts has growing potential as a low-carbon alternative to diesel in HGVs and other commercial vehicles. Published this week, the study was performed by Aker Associates for British bioenergy company Clearfleau. The focus of the report is biomethane generated by anaerobic digestion (AD) for use in the commercial... [Read More]

Biomass News
Jul 12, 2017
A new biorefinery project has been proposed in the Atherton Tablelands of Queensland, Australia. According to a statement, the regional government is “throwing its support” behind the new multi-million dollar project. The $60 million Atherton Tableland biorefinery could generate 130 regional jobs and also encourage diverse cropping in the region. The proposed... [Read More]

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Jul 11, 2017
The European Biomass Association AEBIOM has united with a range of renewable energy sources associations to urge MEPs to maintain priority dispatch for existing installations. A draft report published by Dr. Karins MEP proposes changes to the current dispatching regime for generating installations using renewable energy sources. In a letter, a range of renewable energy... [Read More]

Biomass News
Jul 11, 2017
Bird Life International has responded to the recent European Parliament vote on LULUCF (the land use, land use change and forestry sector), stating: “We’re not out of the woods yet”. As the European Commission works on a climate and energy package for 2030, it is currently reviewing the sustainability of all uses and sources of bioenergy for the period... [Read More]

Biogas News
Jul 11, 2017
UK-based anaerobic digestion (AD) specialist Amur has launched a feedstock which it claims is the first to be blended to a specification designed expressly to optimise productivity. The blended ‘soup’ – manufactured from food waste and sold under the Ch4rger brand – is mixed to a fixed specification. According to the company, it provides AD operators... [Read More]

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Jul 11, 2017
Green energy businesses are “crying out” for investment, according to P2P lending specialists F&P Sponsors, and are increasingly turning to the alternative financing sector to get the money they need. F&P has worked extensively with companies in the ‘green’ sector, helping them find the investment they need to grow. In a press release, they’ve... [Read More]

Biomass News
Jul 10, 2017
Specialists in biomass heating Highland Wood Energy (HWEnergy), has announced it has received significant investment from Aggregated Micro Power (AMP) Holdings. AMP has invested £500,000 into HWEnergy, purchasing a majority share. Headquartered in London, AMP now owns 50.1% of the Scotland based company, but HWEnergy will carry on operating as a standalone business... [Read More]

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Jul 7, 2017
As the Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association (ADBA) conference drew to a close at Birmingham’s NEC Arena, Charlotte Morton sounded a note of defiance in what has been an increasingly challenging environment for the industry. “Momentum is building”, the ADBA Chief Executive told Bioenergy Insight in an exclusive interview, describing... [Read More]

Biogas News
Jul 7, 2017
UK based biomethane certification registry Green Gas Trading (GGT) has achieved ISO14065 standards for its verification scheme. GGT believe they are the first company in the world to be able to issue biomethane certification to this standard. The achievement was announced at the recent Anaerobic Digestion Bioresources (ADBA) show at the NEC in Birmingham. Green Gas Trading... [Read More]

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Jul 6, 2017
Biffa, a UK integrated waste management company, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of O’Brien Waste Recycling Solutions (O’Brien WRS), a well-known provider of waste and recycling solutions in the North East of England.  O’Brien WRS has been acquired for a cash consideration of £35.2 million (€40.1m), funded from Biffa’s... [Read More]

Biogas News
Jul 6, 2017
Anaerobic digestion (AD) experts have gathered at the Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association (ADBA) conference to outline the future challenges and opportunities the sector faces. The conference took place between 5th and 6th July at the NEC in Birmingham, UK. UK-based ADBA announced the launch of its best practice scheme at the show. The new scheme aims improve... [Read More]

Biogas News
Jul 6, 2017
Aberdeen-headquartered Balmoral Tanks has invested more than £10m (€11.3m) in a purpose designed factory in South Yorkshire and an upgrade to its manufacturing processes for its range of epoxy coated and concrete tanks. Balmoral Tanks, which has design and production operations in Llantrisant, South Wales, and Barnsley, South Yorkshire, is recognised as being... [Read More]

Biogas News
Jul 6, 2017
The anaerobic digestion (AD) industry celebrated the life of AD pioneer Hugh Vaughan at its annual AD & Biogas and Industry Awards last night (Wednesday 5 July). Hugh Vaughan, who was UK director at pump and mixer manufacturer Landia, tragically passed away earlier this year with his wife in a road accident whilst on holiday in Mauritius. Hugh had been at Landia UK... [Read More]

Biomass News
Jul 5, 2017
Commissioning has been successfully completed on a new 1 megawatt pilot thermal plant in Ottawa, Canada, to advance the development of an oxygen-fired pressurised fluidised bed combustion (Oxy-PFBC) process. The Oxy-PFBC process generates electricity and heat with close to zero emissions by capturing the greenhouse gases created by biomass and coal combustion. A group... [Read More]

Biogas News
Jul 5, 2017
Construction work has begun on Vietnam’s first waste-to-energy project. Hong Kong based Everbright International won the tender for the Can Tho Project in July 2016 on a Build-Operate-Own model, signing a project investment agreement with the Can Tho Construction Department of Vietnam. The project will be invested in, built and operated by Everbright. When completed,... [Read More]


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