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Germany’s Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) has released the results of its October biomass tender, confirming strong demand as bids exceeded the available volume by more than 120 megawatts (MW). A total of 813 MW of capacity was offered, while 940 MW in bids were submitted. Despite the tender being expanded at short notice, the round…

Europe’s biomethane industry is expanding at pace, even as the UK’s sector shows signs of stagnation, according to new analysis from consultancy Sia. Its eighth European Biomethane Benchmark, published this week, finds that while deployment across the continent continues to rise, UK growth has stalled despite strong demand from energy suppliers and industry. Europe has…

Hydron Energy has secured new funding from NGIF Accelerator to advance a demonstration of its low-cost landfill biogas upgrading technology at the Bailey Landfill in Chilliwack, British Columbia. The project is being delivered in partnership with FortisBC and the City of Chilliwack, and will showcase the company’s single-stage INTRUPTor system for producing renewable natural gas…

Delgaz Grid has announced that its natural gas distribution network – spanning more than 26,000 kilometres – is fully prepared to handle biogas and is largely suitable for hydrogen use. Around 70% of the system is made up of polyethylene pipelines, which the company says can already accommodate hydrogen blends. The update was shared at…

SPIE Industrie, the French subsidiary of SPIE and a major European multi-technical services provider, is helping Bretagne Pellets improve production at its Mauron site in Morbihan. The collaboration supports Bretagne Pellets – one of Brittany’s leading wood pellet producers – in enhancing efficiency as demand for renewable heating fuels continues to rise. France’s wood pellet…

Japan-based Osaka Gas Trading and Export, a subsidiary of Osaka Gas USA Corporation and wholly owned by Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., has signed an agreement to procure biomethane produced in the United States by Archaea Energy, a bp company. Under the terms of the deal, OGTX will purchase around 26,000 Nm³ of biomethane derived from…

Manatee County has selected Nopetro Energy, working in partnership with Johnson Controls, to deliver a first-of-its-kind renewable natural gas (RNG) facility on Florida’s west coast. The $50 million investment will fund the design, construction and operation of a plant that converts landfill gas into clean fuel for local buses and heavy vehicles. Construction at the…

Anaerobic digestion (AD) plants across the UK are enhancing safety, compliance and operational standards with the rollout of Competency Management System (CMS) certification — a framework developed by Energy and Utility Skills (EUS) and recognised by the Environment Agency (EA). Eco Verde Energy (EVE) has now implemented CMS certification across all five of its active…

The UK government has opened a wide-ranging consultation on plans to establish a common sustainability framework for biomass, aiming to strengthen oversight, improve public confidence and ensure the sector continues to support the country’s transition to net zero. Published on 2 December, the consultation seeks views on proposals to align and tighten existing sustainability rules…

AXEGAZ Trading & Technologies (AXEGAZ T&T) and Cargill have successfully loaded ISCC-EU certified Bio-LNG onto an AVENIR bunkering vessel at KN Energies’ LNG Terminal in Klaipeda, Lithuania. The operation strengthens the companies’ presence in Europe’s renewable marine fuel market and responds to rising regional demand driven by new EU decarbonisation rules. The Bio-LNG — produced…

Cycle0 has brought two new biomethane plants online in Spain, raising its total number of operational sites in the country to seven. The move marks further progress towards the company’s plan to build, own and operate up to 30 plants nationwide as part of a €200m investment programme in renewable natural gas. The new facilities,…

The Odisha government has entered into an agreement with state-run Oil India Limited (OIL) to accelerate the rollout of waste-to-energy facilities across the state. The partnership, reported by The Statesman, supports Odisha’s broader ambitions for cleaner energy and a more circular approach to managing resources. Under the agreement, OIL will work more closely with urban…