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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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Charwood Energy, a French specialist in bespoke biomass energy solutions, has announced two new project contracts worth over €2.4 million. The projects, developed in collaboration with Idex - a key player in France’s low-carbon energy sector - focus on the construction of advanced biomass heating systems for municipal and industrial applications. The first contract involves the delivery of…
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A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights the significant untapped potential of biogas and biomethane in helping countries meet their energy and climate targets. The report, Outlook for Biogas and Biomethane, reveals that these renewable gases could be crucial in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving waste management, and providing sustainable energy,…
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The Neuss, Germany-based machine factory Reinartz GmbH & Co. KG, a company with a longstanding tradition and decades of experience in plant construction, has become part of the internationally operating KAHL Group. With over 170 years of expertise specialising in separation processes, Reinartz will enhance the group’s technological capabilities and innovative strength. This partnership…
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Christian Cuenot, founder of Blue Biogas, goes into detail about how his new organisation will support biogas projects. Blue Biogas will help companies grow in the biogas sector. “The market was quite challenging last year, and this year seems to be a great time to step into the biogas sector as an investor or as a commercial player,” he explained. “I will, therefore, help European…
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Joel Dulin is president and CEO of Jozana Grant Services, a biomass grant-writing specialist. He advises how US businesses can best secure funding for their biomass projects  During President Donald Trump’s first two months in office, his administration attempted to dismantle the United States’ federal grant system—at least in appearance. In February, the Office of Management and Budget…
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CycleØ, a European developer and operator of biogas facilities, has been granted a gas shipper licence in Spain by the Ministry of Industry and Tourism. The approval enables the company to trade and directly supply gas within the Spanish market, bolstering its growing presence in the country’s renewable energy sector. The licence, issued under the name CycleØ Comercializadora S.L, a…
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Mineral water producer Gerolsteiner Brunnen has broken ground on a new biomass combined heat and power (CHP) plant at its site in the Vulkaneifel region, Germany, in partnership with energy provider E.ON. The plant is set to significantly reduce the company’s reliance on fossil fuels and further its long-standing commitment to climate protection. Once operational in early 2027, the plant…
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ReFuels N.V., one of Europe’s leading renewable biomethane suppliers for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), has launched a new public Bio-CNG refuelling station in Livingston, West Lothian in Scotland. Operated under the CNG Fuels brand, the facility aims to support low-emission transport across much of Scotland. Strategically positioned near major distribution hubs including Tesco, DHL, Aldi…
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In a major development for sustainable energy in Chile’s agri-food sector, Ariztía has signed a long-term agreement with Copec EMOAC to power all of its operations with 100% renewable energy - including a notable contribution from biomass sources. The seven-year deal, commencing in May 2025, represents a significant step toward reducing the carbon footprint of one of the country’s key…
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The Capital Regional District (CRD), in partnership with FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) and Waga Energy Canada, has commenced production of renewable natural gas (RNG) at a new facility located at the Hartland Landfill. This marks Vancouver Island’s first RNG facility. First announced in 2020, the nearly $32 million (approximately €29 million) Hartland RNG facility employs Waga…
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The Hungarian government is set to introduce a significant support scheme to boost biogas and biomethane production nationwide. The scheme will be allocated a budget of 40 billion forints (around 100 million euros). Viktor Horváth, Deputy State Secretary for Energy Transition, announced the initiative during his keynote speech at the Budapest Biogas Summit. The funding will cover the…
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