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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has welcomed the UK government’s latest call for evidence on greenhouse gas removals (GGRs), emphasising the vital role that waste wood biomass could play in delivering negative emissions through carbon capture technology. The independent review, launched on 16 May and led by Dr Alan Whitehead CBE, the former shadow minister…

Energy giant Naturgy has announced a partnership with renewable specialist ID Energy Group to develop 20 new biomethane plants across Spain. The alliance, confirmed on Wednesday 21 May, signals a push by Naturgy to lead the growth of renewable gases as a key element in the country’s energy transition. With an investment exceeding €500 million,…

Biogeen, a Germany-based renewable energy specialist, has expanded its foothold in the Bavarian energy market with the acquisition of two biomethane production sites. The facilities, which are located in Mammendorf and Lauterhofen. have been purchased from Steinbeis Holding and the Abel Group and together add an annual output capacity of 80 GWh to the company’s…

Newcastle City Council in England has trialled a food waste recycling initiative, which has passed a significant milestone – diverting over 300 tonnes of household food waste from landfill since its launch in September 2024. The collected waste is being used to generate renewable energy and produce nutrient-rich biofertiliser, marking a successful demonstration of municipal-scale…

Efforts to decarbonise the European steel sector have taken a significant step forward through the development of bio-waste-based biocoal – an emerging solution that supports both the EU Green Deal and circular economy goals. According to innovation hub I3P, bio-waste differs from woody biomass – which it said is limited by high costs and constrained…

The City of Columbus, Ohio in the US, has launched a landmark bioenergy initiative at its Southerly Water Reclamation Plant, targeting fugitive methane emissions while boosting renewable energy production and wastewater treatment capacity. The project is being hailed as the first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere to integrate a multi-sensor methane investigation with…

Cristiano Campi, chief commercial officer at Verdalia gives insights into Italy’s biomethane sector, and how Verdalia plans to expand. Verdalia Bioenergy was set up two years ago by Goldman Sachs’ private equity arm to build a biomethane platform across Europe. “Until three or four years ago, the biomethane industry was vast and dispersed – with…