May 23, 2023
Drax to build two new bioenergy plants in the US
Biogas News
May 23, 2023
Cimarron, Inc., a leading provider of environmental control and process equipment for the energy and biogas industries, and JATCO, Inc., a manufacturer of BTEX environmental solutions for the oil and gas production and transportation industries, announced they have established a strategic partnership to offer an all-in-one solution for BTEX and emissions control.
The... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 22, 2023
The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has paved the way for installing seven bioenergy plants in the state with an investment of Rs 325 crore (€36.3m), reported The Times of India.
Four of the seven compressed biogas (CBG) plants will have the capacity to produce 51.2 tonnes per day, and two biodiesel plants will have the capacity... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 22, 2023
The European Biogas Association (EBA) has released its EBA/GIE Biomethane Map 2022-2023.
It shows that Europe reached a total of 1,322 biomethane-producing facilities by April 2023, with 299 new plants representing an increase of almost 30% from 2021.
The number of plants in Europe has shown continued increase compared to previous editions of the map. There were 483... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 22, 2023
EnviTec Biogas is completing anaerobic digestion and biogas upgrading projects in more US states - including New York, Connecticut, Minnesota, Indiana and South Dakota.
“We have 15 plants under construction right now,” explains Lars von Lehmden, managing director of EnviTec Anlagenbau GmbH & Co. KG, which is based in Lohne and Saerbeck, Germany. Four of these... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 19, 2023
Dubai Municipality has announced the completion of its biogas-to-energy project at its Warsan Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project is one of the Municipality’s renewable energy initiatives that support its strategic plan to transform its assets into green sustainable assets, it said.
The biogas power facility has the capacity to generate 44,250 MWh of electricity... [Read More]
Biomass News
May 19, 2023
Searches for sustainable bioenergy and climate change solutions may be one and the same, according to a West Virginia University researcher.
Edward Brzostek, associate professor of biology, and his students at the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences are creating mathematical models to predict how bioenergy crops will enhance and store soil carbon through a renewed... [Read More]
Biomass News
May 19, 2023
Thachang Green Energy (TGE), a SET-listed biomass power plant developer and operator, has been awarded contracts to develop three municipal solid waste-fired power plants, as the firm aims to reach a revenue target of more than 3 billion baht (€80.7 million) in 2026.
Last year TGE's revenue was 955 million baht (€25.7 million).
The company signed power purchase agreements... [Read More]
Features
May 19, 2023
Ole Hvelplund, CEO at Nature Energy, Europe’s biggest biomethane producer, spoke to Bioenergy Insight about Shell’s recent acquisition of the Danish company, and about the growth he foresees for the firm.
Nature Energy hit the headlines earlier this year, following Shell’s acquisition of 100% of its shares. The petrochemical giant therefore acquired Nature Energy’s... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 18, 2023
Bioenergy Devco (BDC), the North American division of BTS Bioenergy, and a leader in the design, engineering, construction, financing and operation of anaerobic digestion facilities to recycle organic material and produce renewable natural gas, has been selected by The Climate Registry for recognition in the Innovative Partnership category of the 2023 Climate Leadership... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 18, 2023
Aker Carbon Capture has been awarded a large-scale carbon capture project by Ørsted, a global leader in renewable energy, for its Ørsted Kalundborg Hub in Denmark.
As the carbon capture provider, Aker Carbon Capture will deliver five Just Catch units, additional equipment such as liquefaction systems, and temporary CO2 storage and on-/offloading facilities with an expected... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 18, 2023
The Carbon Trust has certified Swansea University with its prestigious Zero Waste to Landfill certification, as the university has diverted 63% of all waste into energy recovery - for uses including anaerobic digestion.
Swansea University is the first Welsh university to achieve the certification, which recognises organisations that demonstrate leadership in waste... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 17, 2023
EnviTec Biogas achieved an excellent business performance in the fiscal year 2022. With total output at EUR 421.1 million (previous year: EUR 275.8 million) and earnings before taxes (EBT) at EUR 66.6 million (previous year: EUR 23.3 million), the company significantly exceeded the original targets set at the beginning of the reporting period.
Sales revenues in EnviTec’s... [Read More]
Other News
May 17, 2023
The 2023 International Biogas & Biomass Congress & Expos enjoyed a successful first day on 16 May in Brussels.
Packed with high-level speakers delivering presentations covering the latest industry developments, the event also provided ample networking opportunities.
Charlotte Morton, chief executive of the World Biogas Association, chaired the morning session... [Read More]
Biomass News
May 16, 2023
The Macquarie Group-backed company behind a long-delayed power plant in northern England is considering raising as much as £150 million (€172 million) from investors so it can start operating in July, according to Bloomberg.
MGT Teesside Ltd., which owns and operates Tees Renewable Energy Plant, will raise the money to bolster liquidity and cover costs including debt... [Read More]
Biogas News
May 15, 2023
Leading automakers and biogas producers intend to participate in the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) eRINs program through a proprietary platform developed by Bridge to Renewables (BTR).
Electric-RINs or "eRINs" are credits that may be generated under the RFS by combining biogas-derived energy production data with electric... [Read More]
Biomass News
May 12, 2023
The BDO Zone Initiative has issued an ‘AA’ rated BDO Zone designation for Natchez, Mississippi in the US for 4.1 million bone-dry tons per year of woody biomass.
Natchez Inc and Ecostrat have announced the issuance of a new Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone designation for woody biomass.
The Natchez BDO Zone is rated ‘AA’, or very low risk, based... [Read More]
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