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Waga Energy deploys eLandfill to optimize biogas management in Aix-en-Provence
The Aix-Marseille-Provence metropolis entrusts Waga Energy with the digital management of biogas generated from waste at the Arbois facility using the eLandfill platform, to enhance technical efficiency and operational monitoring at the site.
Minéraux Stratégiques Abitibi opens talks for biomass project in Amos
Minéraux Stratégiques Abitibi has signed a non-disclosure agreement paving the way for talks with the Abitibiwinni First Nation and the City of Amos to develop a biomass plant on the former Résolu industrial site.

Global Bioenergies seeks buyer after failing to secure strategic funding

Due to insufficient industrial backing, Global Bioenergies has launched a pre-pack sale process amid high bank debt and limited liquidity. Offers must be submitted by 9 July.
Waga Energy launches biomethane unit on Vancouver Island with FortisBC
Waga Energy has commissioned a biomethane facility in British Columbia, in partnership with FortisBC and Capital Regional District, marking the first unit of its kind on Vancouver Island.
Biogases could meet 25% of global natural gas demand, says IEA
A new report by the International Energy Agency identifies significant untapped potential in biogas and biomethane, hindered by regulatory and economic barriers.

Carbonité launches Canada’s largest biochar plant with 10,000-tonne capacity

Joint venture between Airex Énergie, Groupe Rémabec and SUEZ begins industrial biochar production in Port-Cartier, targeting 30,000 tonnes annually by 2026.
TotalEnergies sells 50% of PGB to HitecVision to develop biogas in Poland
TotalEnergies sold 50% of Polska Grupa Biogazowa to HitecVision for €190mn to accelerate biogas development in Poland and reach 2 TWh of biomethane by 2030.
Alder Renewables and Bioénergie AECN launch Project Avance to produce sustainable aviation fuel in Québec
Project Avance aims to build a pilot plant in Québec to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from sawmill residues, contributing to the decarbonisation of the aviation sector.

GazelEnergie restarts Gardanne biomass plant with reduced wood supply

A public inquiry on Gardanne’s biomass sourcing begins as GazelEnergie resumes operations at 4,000 hours per year.
Aemetis Biogas completes $1.6mn in LCFS and D3 RIN sales in April
Aemetis Biogas recorded $1.6mn in revenue in April from California LCFS and federal D3 RIN credit sales, pending capacity expansion with seven new digesters.
Integrated biorefineries accelerate growth of renewable fuels at controlled costs
Facing supply fluctuations, integrated biorefineries are emerging as an effective industrial solution, combining diverse feedstocks to optimize operating costs and secure renewable fuel supplies, crucial to achieving carbon neutrality goals.

France: Rennes invests EUR156mn in its district heating network

Rennes Métropole and ENGIE Solutions are launching a EUR156mn project to extend a 78-kilometre district heating network powered entirely by renewable and recovered energy sources.
EnviTec Biogas commissions its largest anaerobic digestion plant in the US
German group EnviTec Biogas inaugurated its largest US plant earlier this year in South Dakota, reinforcing its industrial partnership with SJI Renewable Energy Ventures.
Aemetis increases renewable gas output by 55% in March
Aemetis Biogas recorded a 55% increase in renewable natural gas production in March, supported by favourable weather conditions and the expansion of its digester project in California.

France approves conversion of Saint-Avold power plant to biogas by 2027

The National Assembly approved legislation enabling the conversion of the Saint-Avold coal-fired power plant to biogas, fulfilling a government pledge and impacting approximately 500 jobs.
Biomethane production increases in France despite a slowdown in new installations
The French renewable gas sector recorded a 27% rise in output in 2024, reaching 11.6 TWh, although new unit commissioning fell back to 2019 levels.
Urbaser wins €700mn contract for incinerator near Paris
Urbaser will operate the Étoile verte incinerator in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine from January 2026 under a €700mn, twelve-year agreement signed with Syctom, the public operator for the Paris region.

Stockholm Exergi launches the first industrial BECCS project using Capsol technology

Stockholm Exergi approves investment in an industrial BECCS project using Capsol’s CO₂ capture technology, backed by Microsoft and Frontier Group, targeting 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ removed annually from 2028.
European airlines challenge 2030 targets for sustainable fuels
Several air transport groups believe the renewable fuel levels set by the European Union for 2030 are unattainable given current production capacities.
The Senate approves Saint-Avold’s biogas conversion under social pressure
The French Senate passed a bill supporting the conversion of the Saint-Avold coal-fired power plant into a biogas facility, a pivotal decision affecting nearly 650 jobs.
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Idex launches a strategic biomass power plant in Belgium
Idex invests €80 million to build a biomass power plant in Wallonia. Designed for the Université catholique de Louvain, the project will generate 95 GWh of green energy and strengthens the group’s international strategy.
France: restart of the Gardanne biomass power plant scheduled for early 2025
The Gardanne biomass power plant, the largest in France, will resume operations in early 2025 following an agreement between GazelEnergie and the state, providing €800 million in funding and creating hundreds of jobs.

Singapore: Bluefield Revolutionizes Decarbonization with Biochar and Carbon Credits

Bluefield Renewable Energy leverages biochar to transform waste into carbon credits, supporting Singapore's 2050 carbon neutrality goal while bolstering the circular economy and carbon sequestration efforts.
France: A New Biomass Power Plant in Corsica
EDF launches the construction of a biomass power plant in Ajaccio. This €800 million project aims to cover 20% of Corsica’s electricity consumption while reducing CO2 emissions by 65%.
The Heat Fund Maintained: A Victory for the Ecological Transition
The budget for the Heat Fund, threatened by budget cuts, will ultimately be preserved at 800 million euros in 2025, ensuring critical support for renewable heat projects in the regions.

Major Oil Companies Bet on Biofuels: 43 Projects Announced by 2030

Under growing pressure to decarbonize, the world’s leading oil companies are heavily investing in biofuels, with 43 projects aiming to boost sustainable fuel production by the end of the decade.
Alfa Laval accelerates the energy transition with two major bioenergy contracts
Alfa Laval has secured two contracts worth SEK 350 million to provide HVO pre-treatment units to Europe’s largest biofuel facility, boosting the production of renewable fuels for aviation and land transportation.
India Accelerates Biogas Efforts for its Energy Transition
India is betting on biogas to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. In Uttar Pradesh, a biogas plant harnessing cow manure marks a step towards more sustainable energy, despite significant challenges.

Veolia transforms sewage sludge into biomethane to power 10,000 Parisian households

Veolia and SIAAP launch a sewage sludge methanization unit in the Paris region, producing biomethane for 10,000 households. This initiative aims to recover an unused gas, contributing to energy autonomy.
BP transforms its Kwinana refinery into a sustainable energy hub in Australia
BP receives approval from the Australian government to invest AUD 580 million in converting its Kwinana site into a biorefinery, producing sustainable aviation fuel and hydrotreated vegetable oil.
The European Union finances a green methanol plant in Denmark with 50 million euros
European Energy receives a grant of more than 50 million euros from the European Commission for the construction of a green methanol plant in Denmark, aiming to produce 100,000 tonnes annually and reduce CO2 emissions.

Eni sells 25% of Enilive to KKR for €2.9 billion

Eni sells 25% of Enilive to KKR for €2.9 billion
The DOE Approves Loans for Gevo and Montana Renewables’ SAF Projects
The United States Department of Energy has granted conditional loans to Gevo, Inc. and Montana Renewables to finance the construction and expansion of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects, aiming to reduce emissions in the aviation sector.
France: Besse-et-Saint-Anastasie Reduces Its Heating Bill by 25% Thanks to the Biomass Network
The municipality of Besse-et-Saint-Anastasie (63) decreases its heating costs by 25% by integrating into the biomass heat network, thanks to collaboration with Hellio and L.E. Énergies.

SUS Environment Signs Agreement for Waste-to-Energy Project in Makassar

The Makassar government and SUS Environment have launched a USD 200 million waste-to-energy project. This initiative aims to treat 1,300 tons of waste per day to generate electricity by 2026.
City of Richmond approves Raven SR bioenergy project
Raven SR takes a crucial step towards renewable hydrogen production by obtaining a permit for its bioenergy project in Richmond, California. This approval marks a significant step forward in the conversion of organic waste into clean fuels and contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions.
Biofuels industry prioritizes ESG-based decision making
Decarbonizing the biofuels industry has become a priority for stakeholders, who are looking to ESG objectives to guide their actions. These goals shape the biofuel supply chain, stimulate innovation and encourage investment in renewable sources.

Nigeria: President Buhari inaugurates a mega-refinery before its commissioning

Nigerian president inaugurates Dangote's mega-refinery, offering the prospect of solving shortages and creating revenue. However, analysts doubt the actual start-up date of the refinery, which could be delayed until the end of 2024.
Fidelis New Energy builds its first large-scale facility for the management of captured CO2 in Denmark
Denmark takes a major step forward in the management of captured CO2 with the construction of its first large-scale facility in Aalborg. The Port of Aalborg and Fidelis New Energy unveil ambitious plans to process up to four million tons of CO2 per year, contributing to the country's emission reduction.
Charlotte Roule appointed General Manager of Storengy
Charlotte Roule is taking over the management of Storengy, the European leader in underground natural gas storage, with the aim of developing renewable gases and natural hydrogen. His arrival reinforces the company's key role in the energy transition.

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