Apeiron Bioenergy (Apeiron), a leading integrated global player in bioenergy, raised S$50 million (€33.8m) on 23 June, through the issuance of a 5-year senior unsecured green bond guaranteed by Credit Guarantee & Investment Facility, a trust fund of the Asian Development Bank (CGIF), and an ASEAN+3 initiative to develop local currency bond markets. Rated AA by S&P... [Read More]

The Dutch government has committed to increasing subsidies for the production of hydrogen from renewable sources of energy, known as "green hydrogen", by €1 billion next year and another €3.9 billion euros in the years after, according to Reuters. The Netherlands aims to have the capacity to produce at least 4 gigawatt of green hydrogen in 2030 and double that amount... [Read More]

Japanese power utility Chubu Electric Power plans to invest in a 2MW Yahaba biomass-fired power generation plant in northern prefecture Iwate, aiming to begin commercial operations by January 2026, reported Argus Media. Chubu and domestic material supplier Inabata agreed to finance Furusato FIC Energy, the developer of the power plant, on 27 June. Chubu did not disclose... [Read More]

The UK government has once again delayed releasing a strategy to outline its vision for the role biomass will play in the country’s energy system, reported Bloomberg. Climate change minister Graham Stuart said the UK's biomass strategy could be delayed for another three weeks - as late as 20 July. It was first announced in November 2020 and was scheduled to be published... [Read More]

Söderenergi, one of Sweden's largest district heating producers, has awarded Aker Carbon Capture an integration feasibility study to implement carbon capture at Igelstaverket in Södertälje. Located around 30 km from Stockholm, Igelstaverket is Sweden's second largest biomass combined heat and power plant (CHP). The planned capture capacity will be around 500,000 tonnes... [Read More]

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho) and Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha, Ltd. (Mitsubishi Kakoki) will introduce biogas-derived hydrogen production equipment for the first time in Thailand. The hydrogen production equipment to be introduced will be manufactured by Mitsubishi Kakoki and installed in Thailand in November 2023 to produce... [Read More]

Maarten Holtkamp, commercial director at Tema Process BV, told Bioenergy Insight about the unique drying solutions the company offers. On learning that Tema Process is developing a drying solution for VTTI, the storage provider for energy and other essential products, Bioenergy Insight was keen to hear more about the project’s background and what it entails. Holtkamp... [Read More]

Viridi, a leading renewable natural gas (RNG) platform, has partnered with American Organic Energy (AOE) to develop one of the largest food waste-to-renewable natural gas projects in the US. The project is expected to convert 210,000 tons of waste per year – which is equivalent to the entire annual food waste of Dallas, Texas – into clean energy and agriculture products. Located... [Read More]

The Faculty of Agronomy of the University of Buenos Aires (FAUBA) are set to design a wastewater treatment plant and a drinking water purification plant at the Petrel base on Dundee Island in Antarctica, reported Noticias Financieras. The system will be complemented with a biodigester for organic waste treatment, as well as solar panels and wind turbines to ensure the... [Read More]

Organic waste destined for landfill will be transformed into renewable energy thanks to funding from Sustainability Victoria, delivered on behalf of the Victorian Government in Australia. The $8 million (€4.9 million) Waste to Energy – Bioenergy Fund is Victoria’s largest investment in bioenergy to date, and is designed to significantly boost the region's... [Read More]

TreaTech has announced its Series A financing for CHF 9 million (€9.1 million) has closed successfully, led by Engie New Venture (ENV) and Montrose Environmental Group (MEG) as well as the EIC Fund, Sipchem Europe, CMA CGM Fund for Energies and Holdigaz. The investors have a deep conviction in TreaTech’s technology and its potential to improve waste treatment while... [Read More]

Bioenergy Europe released its Biogas Statistical Report 2023, in collaboration with the European Biogas Association (EBA), yesterday (21 June). The report presents recent trends for the consumption and production of biogas and biomethane within Europe. Its accompanying Policy Brief includes the most pragmatic legislative recommendations to best promote integration of... [Read More]

Nordic energy company Gasum is set to open a pioneering green energy station in Oslo, marking an important expansion of the biogas infrastructure there. The company's partnership with Mer, an EV charging infrastructure and services provider, has resulted in the provision of eight charging points in addition to compressed biogas (CBG) at the same location. A completely... [Read More]

Synthica Energy has been issued the primary construction permit from the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Department of Environmental Protection for an anaerobic digestion facility in Lebanon Junction, Kentucky. Located near the intersection of I-65 and South Preston Highway, Synthica’s facility will be the largest organics-to-energy facility in Kentucky, and the first... [Read More]

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the Philippines could develop a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry by tapping its biomass resources, reported BusinessWorld. Trade Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said he discussed the country's SAF potential in talks with aerospace companies at the Paris Air Show on 19 June, which was held for the first time after... [Read More]

Global renewable fuels leader Anaergia has announced the appointment of Brett Hodson as chief executive officer (CEO) succeeding the company's founder and chairman, Dr Andrew Benedek as CEO, effective as of 20 June. Benedek will continue to serve as chairman of the company's board of directors. Anaergia said that Hodson brings a wealth of relevant experience to his role... [Read More]