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A new legislative proposal in the United States aims to establish a federal tax credit to incentivise biomass-based carbon removal and storage (BiCRS) - a development that could significantly boost the commercial viability of biomass projects focused on carbon sequestration. Introduced by Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies (CREST) Act…
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Construction has officially begun on a new biomethane refuelling station at Hams Hall in Warwickshire, England. The project, led by renewable fuel provider Gasrec, will deliver one of the company’s largest and most advanced refuelling facilities to date, strategically positioned near the M42 and the key logistics routes of England's Midlands. The new Hams Hall station is expected to be…
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VARO’s acquisition of Preem sees it make major strides in its renewable energy and fuel production. VARO Energy (VARO) recently reached agreement to acquire Preem Holding and Preem AB (Preem) through the purchase of 100% of the share capital of the parent company, Corral Petroleum Holdings (CPH), in an all-cash transaction. Subject to customary closing conditions and the receipt of…
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As the bioenergy sector continues to evolve, the integration of robust mechanical solutions is becoming increasingly vital to improving the performance of anaerobic digestion (AD) and composting operations. Cesaro Mac Import’s UM 320 mixer has emerged as a key technology in this field, offering advanced mixing capabilities designed specifically for the demands of complex organic waste…
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A high-profile industrial decarbonisation project in the United States that included significant biogas integration has been cancelled following a shift in federal energy policy. The initiative, led by global food manufacturer Kraft Heinz, was previously awarded $170 million (approx. €158 million) in funding through the US Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy…
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Poland's Ministry of Climate and Environment has declared a forthcoming reduction in support for biomass energy development, citing concerns over the sustainability of domestic wood resources. This announcement was made in response to a parliamentary inquiry. The parliamentary question, submitted during a recent session of the Sejm (the lower house of Poland's parliament), sought…
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Toyota is advancing an alternative route to transport decarbonisation by investing in sustainable bioethanol, signalling a long-term strategy to reduce emissions from internal combustion engines without abandoning them entirely. In partnership with other Japanese manufacturers, the company has launched a pilot facility in Fukushima Prefecture to produce second-generation bioethanol from…
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Eco Sustainable Solutions has submitted a planning application for a new biomethane refuelling depot at its Eco Park site in Parley, Dorset in South West England. The facility, once operational, aims to serve Eco’s own fleet, as well as potentially providing access to clean fuel for third-party operators across the region. The depot will be supplied with renewable biomethane generated…
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Nordic energy company Gasum has acquired full ownership of two biogas companies operating in Southern Sweden, marking a significant step in its strategic expansion within the renewable energy sector. The company has completed the purchase of all remaining shares in NSR Biogas and Liquidgas Biofuels Genesis. Gasum had held a majority stake in Liquidgas Biofuels Genesis since 2023 , but has now…
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ReFuels, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for decarbonising heavy goods vehicles, has announced its first profitable quarter since listing on the stock exchange in May 2023. The milestone comes on the back of growing Bio-CNG adoption and rising prices for Renewable Transport Fuel Certificates (RTFCs). In its fourth-quarter results for fiscal year 2025,…
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Nature Energy has celebrated a key milestone in Denmark’s green energy transition with a traditional Danish Rejsegilde (topping-out ceremony) at the company's upcoming biogas facility in Abed, Lolland in Denmark. The event gathered over 100 local residents, municipal officials, stakeholders, and representatives from Nordic Sugar Danmark, which will supply the facility with 100,000 tonnes of…
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Biomass co-firing with coal, promoted by Indonesia’s state-owned power company PLN as a step towards a greener economy and emission reduction, may not offer a long-term solution to the country’s reliance on coal-fired power, according to a recent report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). The report highlights significant challenges in increasing biomass co-firing…
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Brazil’s National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) has approved a loan of approximately BRL 37.6 million (around €6.1 million) to support the expansion of biomethane production infrastructure in the country. The funding is part of BNDES’s ongoing strategy to back renewable energy initiatives and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by promoting cleaner alternatives to fossil…
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Sienna Investment Managers (Sienna IM) has extended €40 million in bond financing to KEON, France’s largest independent producer of biomethane. The funding will be deployed through three complementary Private Credit strategies: the Sienna Sustainable Infrastructure Debt III fund (SID3), the Sienna Biodiversity Private Credit fund, and F2E. Founded two decades ago, KEON is a leading mid-cap…
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