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Redexis has announced plans to invest over €34 million in the construction of three new biomethane production plants in the Aragon region of Spain. Two of the facilities will be built in the province of Teruel, in the towns of Alcañiz and Cella, while the third will be located in Fraga, in the province of Huesca. The projects are being led by Biored Alcañiz, Biored Cella and Biored…
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New Zealand's Energy Minister Hon Simon Watts has reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to developing a thriving biogas market in New Zealand, calling the renewable energy source a “strategic opportunity” to boost energy security, reduce emissions and support regional development. Speaking at the Biogas Bridge Forum in Wellington, Watts told delegates from across the energy,…
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Byont Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG has announced the acquisition of a German biogas service provider, further strengthening its position in the biogas and bio-LNG sector. The deal includes the full integration of staff and operational assets into Byont’s growing portfolio. Byont, which focuses on building and operating renewable gas infrastructure, is expanding rapidly across Germany and…
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Swedish wood products company Vida is expanding its footprint into Central Sweden with the acquisition of three sawmills, reinforcing its position as a major player in Europe’s forest-based bioeconomy. Vida, which is 77% owned by Canada’s Canfor Corporation, announced it has entered into a purchase agreement for AB Karl Hedin Sågverk, acquiring the business from Mattsbo Såg AB and…
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According to a recent report from consultancy Ember, Drax power station in Selby, England, continues to be the UK’s largest single source of carbon dioxide emissions, emitting 13.3 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent in 2024. The document states that emissions from Drax increased by 16% last year, further widening the gap between it and the country’s next largest emitters, with Drax’s…
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Austral Bricks is set to transition its operations in Horsley Park, Western Sydney in Australia, from fossil fuels to renewable energy - following government approval for a new $81.4 million (€48.8 million) bioenergy facility. The project, backed by the Minns Labour Government, will support the company’s shift to using biogas produced from organic waste, reducing its carbon…
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How biomass gasification can help decarbonise hard-to-abate industries. The metal industry contributes to 7–9% of global CO₂ emissions, ranking among the most energy-intensive sectors. Processes like smelting and reheating require extremely high temperatures, often achieved using fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas. These energy sources offer reliability and precision, but at a…
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Severn Trent Green Power (STGP) has formally submitted a planning application for a new anaerobic digestion (AD) facility near Winwick, Warrington in England. The proposed development would process up to 75,000 tonnes of food and organic waste annually, generating biogas as part of the company's ongoing expansion in low-carbon infrastructure. The application (ref: 2025/00859/FULM) was…
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The 2025 International Biogas Congress & Expo, held on 24–25 June in Brussels, Belgium, marked a significant milestone in the biogas sector. Organised by Bioenergy Insight, the event in its entirety attracted over 350 professionals from across the bioenergy spectrum, including producers, suppliers, regulators and technology providers . This year's conference focused on the pivotal role…
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BPC Instruments has announced that it has received an order worth approximately SEK 1 million (circa €85,000) from Cornell University in the United States. The purchase includes two units of BPC’s flagship product, the AMPTS® III Duo system, which is used for advanced batch anaerobic fermentation testing. The equipment will support Cornell University researchers in conducting a broad…
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Qarlbo Biodiversity has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Toronto-based Woodland Biofuels to supply up to 500,000 tonnes of sustainably sourced pine forest thinnings from its U.S.-based forestry operations. The agreement supports both organisations' shared commitment to ecological restoration and renewable energy through sustainable biomass production, according to the…
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A major renewable energy initiative in Northern Tasmania in Australia is gaining momentum, with the rural town of Westbury identified as the location for a €30 million (AUD 50 million) renewable gas facility. Construction of the Westbury BioHub could begin as early as 2026. The project is being led by Victoria-based Optimal Group and developed in collaboration with Solstice Energy. The…
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DHL eCommerce UK has significantly expanded its alternative fuel capabilities by adding 30 new bio-LNG-powered trucks to its fleet. The move doubles its total number of liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles to 60. The new Volvo FM trucks will be based at DHL hubs in Coventry, Leicester, Birmingham and Milton Keynes, and will operate on key routes across the UK. Replacing conventional…
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Biomass waste destined for landfill or incineration will instead be locked away underground under a deal announced between US waste management firm Vaulted Deep and Microsoft. The agreement will see Vaulted Deep remove up to 4.9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere over the next 12 years by processing and permanently storing organic waste, which the company collects from farms,…
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