The N.C. Bioenergy Research Initiative recently awarded $1 million in grants for 11 research projects to boost bioenergy opportunities and production in the state. The projects address a wide range of feedstocks and technologies.
PFI welcomes Tim Portz as executive director
By Pellet Fuels Institute
January 04, 2018
Pellet Fuels Institute recently announced that it has hired Tim Portz to serve as the organization's executive director. Portz, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, previously served as executive editor of Biomass Magazine and Pellet Mill Magazine.
Veolia helps Scottish Water achieve energy self-sufficiency
By Veolia
January 03, 2018
Veolia is helping Scottish Water achieve energy self-sufficiency at its Seafield Wastewater Treatment Works. Veolia has helped the site boost renewable energy derived from a combination anaerobic digestion of sludge and biogas-fired CHP plants.
BBI International recently announced the agenda for the technical sessions of the 11th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo, North America's largest and fastest growing biomass conference, taking place April 16-18 in Atlanta, Georgia.
A First of Their Kind
December 30, 2017
This quarter's Biomass Construction Update profiles a novel pipeline dairy digester cluster in central California, and a biomass thermal plant upgrade in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The ABCs of ORCs
By Ron Kotrba
December 29, 2017
Organic Rankine cycle systems are a good fit for companies with biomass waste streams to produce combined heat and power, and, in some cases, sell power to the grid.
Rentech has filed for bankruptcy and sold off the bulk of its assets, including an Ontario wood pellet plant and U.S. wood pellet business New England Wood Pellet. The bankruptcy filing lists Lignetics of New England Inc. as the buyer of NEWP.
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced its intent to modernize the agency's organizational structure to advance its policy goals consistent with its statutory requirements.
EIA releases pellet production, sales data for September
December 20, 2017
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has released the December edition of its Monthly Densified Biomass Fuel Report, announcing respondents reported producing 433,464 tons of utility pellets and 133,344 tons of heating pellets in September.
On Dec. 13, the House Agriculture Committee launched a landing page for the 2018 Farm Bill that is designed to provide updates and information related to development of the legislation. The committee is also launching a Farm Bill video series.
Florida PSC approves RNG program for Peoples Gas
December 15, 2017
The Florida Public Service Commission has approved a renewable natural gas (RNG) program for TECO Peoples Gas system that will allow it to upgrade biogas generated by customers, and—in some circumstances—transport the resulting RNG in its pipeline.
EIA revises 2017, 2018 bioenergy, wood heating forecasts
December 14, 2017
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has released the December edition of its Short-Term Energy Outlook, revising its 2017 and 2018 forecasts for bioenergy production and residential wood heating.
Aria Energy expands RNG business
By Aria Energy
December 13, 2017
Aria Energy recently announced that it has purchased a 50 percent interest in Mavrix LLC, from BP, and will work with the global oil and gas company to market and distribute renewable natural gas (RNG) to U.S. customers.
A $24.2 million project to replace the aging thermal plant at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is well underway, and has potential for an early startup.
Quantum Biopower commissions 1.2 MW CHP unit
By Quantum Biopower
December 07, 2017
Quantum Biopower recently started its 1.2 MW combined-heat-and-power (CHP) unit, adding a new source of renewable power to Southingto, Connecticut. Officials from the Town of Southington were on hand for the official start of the generating unit.
Wood Stove Design Challenge announces initial round of finalists
By U.S. Department of Energy
December 07, 2017
Inventors, universities, and manufacturers are competing to design an integrated thermoelectric generator and wood stove that is optimized for both home heat and electrical power output as part of the fourth Wood Stove Design Challenge.
Researchers produce biochar, hydrochar from poultry litter
By American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
December 06, 2017
Ben-Gurion University researchers believe poultry waste holds promise as a renewable fuel for heat and electricity. The scientists compared two processes that turned poultry droppings into fuel to determine which was more effective.
EnviTec Biogas, Evonik strategic partnership celebrates 5 years
By EnviTec Biogas
December 05, 2017
Following the commissioning of 20 EnviThan gas upgrading plants in Germany, U.K., France, China and Denmark, EnviTec is looking back on a successful five-year partnership with Evonik, the technology leader for membrane-based gas separation.
Biomass in Japan's Best Energy Mix
By Anna Simet & Tim Portz
December 04, 2017
Demand for imported biomass is expected to surge in Japan, in the midst of an aggressive energy landscape overhaul.
The Asian Biomass Market: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
By Pedro Campilho
November 30, 2017
The bioenergy market in Asia Pacific is still fairly immature compared to the European market. However, recent developments have led to expectations of significant biomass demand.
RNG Coalition celebrates new projects, launches video
By Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas
November 30, 2017
The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas recently recognized six companies for their development roles in seven renewable natural gas (RNG) projects completed in 2017 across the U.S. heartland, and launched a new educational video.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Bioenergy Technologies Office has established the Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium, a research and development consortium focused on biomass supply, preprocessing, and conversion technologies.
Dutch firm invests $53 million in Estonia biocoal plant
November 30, 2017
A subsidiary of Dutch private equity investment firm Momentum Capital has made a conditional investment of EUR 45 million ($53 million) in the development of a biocoal plant to be built in Vägari, Estonia.
New technology converts biomass into 'coal'
By University of Nottingham
November 29, 2017
The University of Nottingham is partnering with the Energy Research Accelerator and CPL Industries to produce a commercial-scale facility capable of converting biomass into next-generation solid fuels with coal-like properties.
The deadline for submitting speaker abstracts for the 11th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo is end of day Dec. 1. The event is set to take place April 16-18 at the Cobb Conference Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
19 countries agree to scale up bioenergy targets
By Biofuture Platform
November 21, 2017
Countries representing half of the global population and 37 percent of the global economy agreed to scale up the low-carbon bioeconomy, and develop collective targets prescribing the contribution of sustainable bioenergy to final energy demand.
Research finds wood pellets cut home heating GHGs in half
By Lori Wright, NH Agricultural Experiment Station
November 20, 2017
Using wood pellets for home heating fuel reduces greenhouse gas emissions by more than half over fossil fuels and natural gas, according to new research from the NH Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of New Hampshire.
EBRD supports development of biomass district heating project
By European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
November 17, 2017
In a significant step forward to boost green energy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is supporting the construction in Banja Luka of a 49 MW district-heating boiler plant fired by wood biomass.
Researchers reduce CO emissions from stored wood pellets
By Clarkson University
November 16, 2017
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority recently announced that Clarkson University discovered a new process to eliminate the release of dangerous carbon monoxide (CO) gas from wood pellets in storage.
Canada's National Energy Board has announced Canadian wood pellet exports increased by 46 percent between 2015 and 2016. The growth is attributed to growing global demand for biomass-fired electricity generation to replace coal-fired generation.
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