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ENplus®, the globally recognised certification scheme for wood pellet quality, has now been formally accredited by the European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA), becoming the first and only wood pellet quality certification to receive this distinction. The accreditation follows a comprehensive evaluation process carried out in line with EA 1/22 A-AB 2023 – the official criteria…

The companies have signed and agreed contracts to ramp up Spain’s biogas production. The sites will be located in the Castilla Leon, Aragon, and Murcia regions, and the facilities will include biogas upgrading systems for close to 0.8 TWh biomethane production and CO2 liquefaction plants to recover and liquefy the CO2 from the anaerobic digestion process.…

CycleØ, a European developer, owner and operator of biogas plants has announced the construction of a new 500 standard cubic metres per hour biomethane plant in Italy. The plant is 100% financed by the company and will be owned and operated by CycleØ, generating renewable natural gas for injection into the Italian gas grid. The…

Philip Connolly, policy manager at ESB Generation and Trading — Future Opportunities, examines how Ireland can best meet its 2030 biomethane production target. Philip has been working in Ireland’s energy sector for over a decade. He began by working in Gas Networks Ireland (TSO & DSO), mainly focusing on decarbonisation projects including biomethane and carbon…

Australia-based forestry company Foresta has received a 12-month extension from New Zealand’s Overseas Investment Office (OIO) for its proposed wood pellet manufacturing facility in Kawerau. The extension allows the company more time to finalise a lease agreement for the site, which is a key milestone in progressing the project. The plant will focus on producing…

On World Environment Day, Ulhasnagar in India marked a milestone in sustainable development with the inauguration of its first biogas plant dedicated to residential waste management. Situated within the Regency Antilia residential complex, the facility was officially unveiled by BJP MLA Kumar Ailani alongside local BJP District President Rajesh Vadhrya. Developed by the Regency Group,…

The Vila Galé Group has announced plans to supply its hotels in Portugal with biomethane,  through an agreement with energy supplier Goldenergy. This move aims to support the group’s sustainability efforts by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Initially, Goldenergy will provide biomethane imported from Spain, with the intention to switch to domestically produced biomethane from Portugal…

Anaergia Singapore Pte. Ltd., has been awarded a conditional contract by New Jeju Bio Co. Ltd. to design and construct the Jeju Bio Energy Biogas Plant on Jeju Island, South Korea. The contract includes a main agreement valued at approximately C$30 million (€20 million), alongside a supplementary agreement worth around C$10 million (€7 million). Subject…

A new report published by consultancy Baringa, on behalf of the Renewable Energy Association (REA), has stated that biomass could play a significant role in the UK’s energy transition – by delivering reliable power, cutting emissions and reducing overall system costs. According to the report, biomass generation currently provides up to 5.5 gigawatts (GW) of…

A biomass power plant in Gardanne, southern France, has officially resumed operations under a revised framework designed to address sustainability concerns and improve economic viability. After being offline for over a year, the facility is now functioning with a scaled-back production schedule and a restructured biomass supply approach. To meet updated environmental and financial targets,…

EnviTec Biogas has successfully commissioned its inaugural EnviThan gas upgrading facility in Slovakia, marking a milestone in the company’s expansion across Eastern Europe. Located in Bierovce, the plant has begun injecting biomethane into the local gas grid, enhancing the region’s renewable energy infrastructure. The facility has a processing capacity of 449 normal cubic metres per…

Global investment firm EQT has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Waga Energy, a French leader in the production of renewable natural gas (RNG) from landfill sites. The proposed acquisition is being made through EQT’s Transition Infrastructure strategy and aims to establish Waga Energy as a leading global platform in the waste-to-energy…