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Poland’s Ministry of Climate and Environment has declared a forthcoming reduction in support for biomass energy development, citing concerns over the sustainability of domestic wood resources. This announcement was made in response to a parliamentary inquiry. The parliamentary question, submitted during a recent session of the Sejm (the lower house of Poland’s parliament), sought clarification…

Toyota is advancing an alternative route to transport decarbonisation by investing in sustainable bioethanol, signalling a long-term strategy to reduce emissions from internal combustion engines without abandoning them entirely. In partnership with other Japanese manufacturers, the company has launched a pilot facility in Fukushima Prefecture to produce second-generation bioethanol from non-edible biomass. The plant is…

Eco Sustainable Solutions has submitted a planning application for a new biomethane refuelling depot at its Eco Park site in Parley, Dorset in South West England. The facility, once operational, aims to serve Eco’s own fleet, as well as potentially providing access to clean fuel for third-party operators across the region. The depot will be…

Nordic energy company Gasum has acquired full ownership of two biogas companies operating in Southern Sweden, marking a significant step in its strategic expansion within the renewable energy sector. The company has completed the purchase of all remaining shares in NSR Biogas and Liquidgas Biofuels Genesis. Gasum had held a majority stake in Liquidgas Biofuels…

Nature Energy has celebrated a key milestone in Denmark’s green energy transition with a traditional Danish Rejsegilde (topping-out ceremony) at the company’s upcoming biogas facility in Abed, Lolland in Denmark. The event gathered over 100 local residents, municipal officials, stakeholders, and representatives from Nordic Sugar Danmark, which will supply the facility with 100,000 tonnes of…

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…

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…

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…

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…

ReFuels, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for decarbonising heavy goods vehicles, has announced its first profitable quarter since listing on the stock exchange in May 2023. The milestone comes on the back of growing Bio-CNG adoption and rising prices for Renewable Transport Fuel Certificates (RTFCs). In its fourth-quarter results for fiscal…

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, particularly…

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 opens…