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Spanish energy company Moeve has signed a strategic agreement with Pretium Renovables to develop between four and six biomethane production facilities, each with an estimated capacity of 60 GWh per year. Andalusia has been identified as the priority region for the rollout of the projects, which form part of Moeve’s ambitious biomethane roadmap and its…

Cambi ASA has signed a letter of intent with Indian infrastructure group NCC to supply its thermal hydrolysis process (THP) technology for the modernisation of sludge treatment at the Malad wastewater treatment plant in Mumbai. The large new facility is being developed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation as part of a wider upgrade of the…

Indonesia’s state-owned power utility PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) has signed the commercial operation date (COD) for the 15MW Pontianak Biomass Power Plant II in West Kalimantan. Reported on January 2, 2026, the announcement confirms the facility is ready for commercial operations and represents another step in Indonesia’s efforts to expand renewable energy and reduce…

Plans to significantly expand the Mepal anaerobic digester (AD) plant near Chatteris have prompted strong objections from Chatteris Town Council and nearby residents, citing concerns over traffic, odour and biodiversity impacts. The planning application, submitted to Fenland District Council, seeks permission for a major extension to the existing facility off Iretons Way, including eight new…

African nations are increasingly recognising the potential of liquefied natural gas to drive economic growth and energy independence, according to a new report from the African Energy Chamber. The chamber’s “State of African Energy: 2026 Outlook Report” highlights how several gas-producing nations are pivoting from holding gas back primarily as an export product to building…

ACCIONA Energía has started injecting renewable energy from its Logrosan biomass plant into the grid, marking a significant addition to Spain’s renewable energy capacity. With a capacity of 50MW, the plant will produce 380GWh per year, preventing the emission of more than 187,000 tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere annually. This figure is comparable to…

The Solomon Islands has successfully secured USD1.58 million (€1.5m/12.8m SBD) for the SENBIOSIS Project (Sustainable Energy from Biogas in Solomon Islands) at the 18th Joint Committee Meeting of the Cooperation Programme of the Governments of the Pacific Small Island Developing States and the Governments of Italy, Austria, Luxembourg and Spain. The approval followed the submission…

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Ireland has been selected as one of eight European countries to participate in BIOMAPE, a major new European Commission initiative aimed at accelerating the sustainable deployment of biomethane across the EU. Ireland is represented on the project by Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI). BIOMAPE brings together partners from across Europe to tackle the technical, regulatory,…

Cindrigo Holdings Limited has announced a significant strategic shift for its 110 MW biomass combined heat and power (CHP) plant at Kaipola, Finland, moving away from its original plan to supply steam and heat to industrial customers towards direct participation in the biomass value chain. The company will now integrate upstream wood chip and wood…

Ireland’s agricultural sector is sitting on an untapped opportunity to transform livestock waste into renewable energy, but the absence of targeted government support is preventing small-scale biogas systems from becoming mainstream. This is according to Barry Caslin, Teagasc Energy and Rural Development Specialist, writing with contributions from Dr Shaun Connolly, Research Officer at Teagasc Johnstown…

Finnish technology group Wärtsilä Corporation has reached an agreement to sell its Gas Solutions business unit to German private equity firm Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, the company announced today. The Gas Solutions division, which generated annual revenues of €300 million in 2024, specialises in systems and lifecycle solutions across the entire gas value chain.…