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Evero, a UK-based low-carbon energy-from-waste wood company, has been selected by the UK government to negotiate the transformation of its Evero Ince biomass plant into the nation’s first Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) facility. Located within the HyNet Cluster, the project aims to retrofit the existing biomass plant with Mitsubishi Heavy Industry’s carbon…

  Asahi Kasei has successfully completed a demonstration trial of its innovative biogas purification system using zeolites at a sewage treatment plant in Kurashiki, Japan. The system achieved biomethane purity above 97% and yield over 99.5%, overcoming the typical trade-off between these key performance factors. Utilising a novel pressure vacuum swing adsorption (PVSA) process combined…

HAM Group and HAM Criogénica have successfully developed the NANO BIOGAS LIQUIFIER, an innovative, compact liquefaction plant designed for the local production of renewable Bio-LNG from biogas generated by small-scale biodigesters. The organisation said this next-generation, modular, plug-and-play unit offers outstanding energy efficiency, and is engineered for decentralised production. It targets decarbonisation in transport and…

Woodchuck has pioneered an innovative approach to tackling construction and manufacturing wood waste by transforming it into high-quality biomass fuel. Todd Thomas, founder and CEO, tells Bioenergy Insight about the company’s achievements so far. Todd first encountered the challenge of sourcing clean, consistent wood fuel when NorthStar Clean Energy, the US state of Michigan’s public…

Fortis Energy has announced the addition of the Çobanlar Biogas Power Plant (3.55 MWe), located in Afyon, Türkiye, to its growing portfolio of renewable energy assets. Operational since 2021, the Çobanlar facility is a key contributor to the region’s renewable energy landscape. The plant processes approximately 100,000 tonnes of agricultural and animal solid and liquid…

Invasive weeds from the outskirts of Brisbane in Australia could soon help power homes and businesses, thanks to new research from the University of Queensland. Scientists from UQ’s Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) have discovered that several problematic weed species can be converted into high-quality biomass pellets – a solid, renewable fuel…

The Goa government in India has drafted a comprehensive policy to promote bioenergy production and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, aiming to support cleaner and more sustainable energy sources across the state. The proposed policy focuses on encouraging investments in various bioenergy technologies such as biogas, biomass power and liquid biofuels. It offers incentives including…

Dr Chris Mann, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Bennamann, explains why biomethane is the UK’s best pathway to a sustainable energy future. With the UK committed to achieving net zero by 2050, the choice between different biofuel pathways will determine not just our carbon footprint, but our energy security and economic resilience. After years…

German manufacturer WELTEC BIOPOWER, in partnership with French company AGRIPOWER France, is constructing a biomethane plant for Elivia Group, France’s second-largest beef producer. The facility, located near Elivia’s slaughterhouse in Le Lion-d’Angers, Pays de la Loire, is scheduled to go online in November 2025 and will supply renewable gas directly into the public grid. The…

Drax Group has reported a decline in earnings for the six months ending 30 June 2025, reflecting tightening margins and weaker profit growth amid ongoing energy market challenges. Adjusted EBITDA fell to £460 million, down from £515 million in the same period last year, while profit before tax declined to £281 million from £463 million…

VIDA Bioenergy, a wholly owned subsidiary of VTTI, has commenced operations at its first UK biomethane facility while advancing construction of a second site. The company, which launched earlier in 2025, aims to become a leading producer of biomethane in Europe by converting biomass into renewable gas through dedicated facilities across the UK. Its first…

FLS, a global developer of sustainable forestry and decarbonisation projects, has entered into a strategic partnership with HaiQi Group, a leading environmental technology manufacturer specialising in biomass pyrolysis. Together, they will develop a portfolio of biochar, biocoke and activated carbon production projects in Paraguay. Alessandro Materni, Managing Partner at FLS, commented: “This partnership demonstrates how…