Nov 15, 2016
World Biogas Association launched at UN climate change conference
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Nov 14, 2016
The UK produced more than 50% of its electricity from low-carbon sources in the third quarter of 2016, according to a new report from Imperial College London and power firm Drax.
Between July and September 2016, the contribution of nuclear, biomass, hydro, wind, solar and low-carbon electricity imports from France peaked at 50.2%, up from just 20% in 2010 – demonstrating... [Read More]
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Nov 14, 2016
Global carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels have seen "almost no growth" for three years in a row, despite economic growth, scientists have said.
Emissions did not increase in 2015 and are expected to rise only 0.2% in 2016, according to new data from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the Global Carbon Project.
The figures, which come after a rise of just 0.7%... [Read More]
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Nov 11, 2016
Denmark-headquarted energy specialist Dong Energy has announced that it will be opening its REnescience Northwich facility next year – a facility using innovative enzyme technology to separate household waste from recyclable materials and generate energy at the same time.
Dong days the plant will be the first full-scale bio plant in the world capable of handling... [Read More]
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Nov 11, 2016
The World Bioenergy Association (WBA) has called on the delegates attending the 22nd Conference of Parties (COP22) at Marrakech, Morocco to push for a carbon tax to help countries achieve the targets set out in the Paris Climate Agreement.
The WBA has urged world leaders to “act now” to phase out fossil fuel use on a yearly basis.
In such a scenario, bioenergy... [Read More]
Biogas News
Nov 10, 2016
US waste and recycling firm Rumpke is partnering with Energy Developments (EDL) to construct a landfill gas-to-electricity facility at an Ohio landfill.
The 4.8MW facility, to be located at the Brown County Landfill near Georgetown, is estimated to produce enough electricity to power nearly 3,000 homes.
The electricity will go directly from the site to American Municipal... [Read More]
Biomass News
Nov 10, 2016
Sustainable wood waste, agricultural residues, manure, and other organic residues generated in Europe will only cover around 80% of the EU’s projected bioenergy use in 2030, a new analysis claims.
Conducted by environmental groups BirdLife Europe and Transport & Environment (T&E), the study states that if Europe does not limit the use of bioenergy eligible... [Read More]
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Nov 9, 2016
The UK government has unveiled its plans for a second contracts for difference (CfD) scheme auction, preparing to allocate £580 million (€651.6m) in support for renewable energy projects.
The auction is scheduled to open in April 2017, and the total budget is split between 2021/22 and 2022/23 periods.
The second CfD auction is open only to “less established”... [Read More]
Biomass News
Nov 9, 2016
US energy company Convergen Energy has bought the L’Anse Warden Electric Co. biomass plant in Michigan from Traxys Power Group at an undisclosed price.
L’Anse Warden is a 20MW combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Michigan's Upper Peninsula that supplies electricity and steam to the CertainTeed plant in L’Anse, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Convergen... [Read More]
Biogas News
Nov 9, 2016
Construction has begun on a biogas plant to be co-located with the historic Qvidja castle in Finland, with the goal to develop sustainable agriculture.
The Qvidja castle, situated on the Lemlahdensaari isle in Parainen, is Finland’s oldest manor estate, with building recorded as having begun in mid-15th Century.
Two years ago it passed into the ownership of Ilkka... [Read More]
Biogas News
Nov 8, 2016
Canadian Gaz Métro has entered into multi-year agreements with WSP Canada to purchase offset credits generated by the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
The emission reductions are reached through landfill biogas collection and destruction systems operated by WSP, a professional services firm, at the Mont-Laurier, Saint-Raymond, Rivière-Rouge,... [Read More]
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Nov 8, 2016
US utility company Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) has issued a request for 750,000MWh of energy located in its territory, including biomass and landfill gas installations.
Results from the request for proposals (RFP) will help DEC meet North Carolina's 2007 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS), which mandates the company generate 12.5% of... [Read More]
Biogas News
Nov 7, 2016
The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria, Nigeria, has entered into an agreement with Hungarian Agrar-Biothanol to produce fertiliser and ethanol in addition to electricity.
The facility will produce 1,333 tonnes of liquid organic fertiliser and 2.66 million litres of ethanol annually, as well as 1.2MW of electricity.
The plant will process farm residues and both animal... [Read More]
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Nov 7, 2016
A new renewable energy centre in Jamaica has begun offering training courses in renewable energy technologies, including bioenergy, solar, and wind power.
Located in Rose Hill, Manchester Parish, the Wigton Renewable Energy Laboratory was opened on 3 November and will deliver practical and theoretical training in a wide variety of renewable power generation, according... [Read More]
Biogas News
Nov 4, 2016
The UK anaerobic digestion (AD) industry now has 540 operational plants, over 100 more when compared to the situation a year ago.
In October 2015, the UK Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) data showed that the UK had 421 active AD plants, which translates to a 28% increase in the total number.
The plant sites produce biogas from food waste, agricultural... [Read More]
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Nov 4, 2016
UK-based trade body Renewable Energy Association (REA) has hosted a delegation of six Indian MPs at an event in central London.
The trip, organised by the NGO Climate Parliament, was designed to strengthen commercial and political ties between India and the UK and to accelerate the deployment of decentralised renewable energy technologies.
India boasts ambitious renewable... [Read More]
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Nov 4, 2016
Despite the Paris Climate Agreement coming into force today, the world might still be doomed to suffer from rising seas and temperatures, a UN report says.
In its annual Emission Gap report, UN Environment says governments must urgently and dramatically increase their ambitions to cut roughly a further quarter off predicted 2030 global greenhouse emissions if they want... [Read More]
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