Connection

popular articles

Mali launches Safo solar power plant with China
Five emerging countries dominate the voluntary carbon credits market
France: Carester launches rare earth recycling plant in Lacq with €216 mn funding
Brussels unlocks €600mn to accelerate cross-border energy projects
Italy bans ground-mounted solar panels on farmland

Biomass: Prospects for the U.S. Power Sector

Renewable energy production is expected to continue its growth in the United States in the coming years, according to the latest forecast from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). The use of biomass in the electricity sector is also expected to continue.

Please share:

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its latest short-term energy outlook report on March 7. According to the report, renewables are expected to account for 24 percent of U.S. electricity generation this year, rising to 26 percent by 2024. In 2022, renewable energies represented 22% of electricity production.

Electricity generation from biomass reached 26.7 billion kilowatt hours (kWh) last year. In 2023, biomass production is expected to drop to 25.5 billion kWh, before partially recovering to 26 billion kWh in 2024.

Biomass consumption in the electricity sector

The power sector is expected to consume 0.213 quadrillion Btu (quad) of biomass from waste this year, the same level as in 2022. This consumption is expected to decline slightly to 0.212 quad next year. In 2022, the consumption of biomass from waste was 0.412 quad.

The power sector is also expected to consume 0.179 quad of wood-based biomass this year, up from 0.2 quad in 2022. This consumption is expected to increase to 0.186 quad next year.

Biomass consumption in the industrial sector

In the industrial sector, the consumption of biomass from waste was 0.16 quad last year. This level of consumption is expected to be maintained through 2023 and 2024. The sector also consumed 0.285 quad of wood-based biomass in 2022, with consumption expected to reach 1.341 quad in 2023 and 1.362 quad in 2024.

Biomass consumption in the commercial and residential sectors

The commercial sector consumed 0.037 quads of biomass from waste and 0.083 quads of biomass from wood last year. These consumption levels are expected to be maintained this year and next.

The residential sector is expected to consume 0.482 quads of wood-based biomass in 2023 and 2024, the same level as in 2022.

Biomass production capacity

The power sector had 3.5 gigawatts (GW) of biomass-from-waste and 2.4 GW of biomass-from-wood capacity at the end of 2022. Waste biomass capacity is expected to increase to 3.6 GW by the end of 2023 and be maintained at that level through the end of 2024.

Register free of charge for uninterrupted access.

Publicite

Latest news

Aker Horizons and Mitsui secure €128mn funding for Mainstream
MUFG and Nomura fund $388M for Greenalia’s Texas solar park
Eni launches key tender for Kutei North Hub gas project in Indonesia
ExxonMobil appoints Matt Crocker as head of its Product Solutions division
Bulgaria launches work on “The Vertical” gas corridor

Recently published in

Eni launches key tender for Kutei North Hub gas project in Indonesia

Italian company Eni has initiated a major engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) tender for its $17.49 billion Kutei North Hub gas project offshore Indonesia.
Bulgaria launches work on “The Vertical” gas corridor
Bulgaria will begin expanding its gas network in the coming weeks, a cornerstone of the "The Vertical" project aimed at strengthening regional energy security following the halt of Russian transit through Ukraine.
en_1140291016540
Bulgaria launches work on “The Vertical” gas corridor
Bulgaria will begin expanding its gas network in the coming weeks, a cornerstone of the "The Vertical" project aimed at strengthening regional energy security following the halt of Russian transit through Ukraine.
en_1140291016540
TAQA and EWEC commit to 1 GW open-cycle gas power plant in Al Dhafra
TAQA will lead the construction and operation of a 1 GW gas-fired power plant in Al Dhafra as part of a strategic partnership with EWEC, supporting a total energy infrastructure investment of AED36bn in Abu Dhabi.
en_1140291014540
TAQA and EWEC commit to 1 GW open-cycle gas power plant in Al Dhafra
TAQA will lead the construction and operation of a 1 GW gas-fired power plant in Al Dhafra as part of a strategic partnership with EWEC, supporting a total energy infrastructure investment of AED36bn in Abu Dhabi.
en_1140291014540
bpTT starts gas production from Cypre project offshore Trinidad and Tobago
The bp Trinidad and Tobago joint venture has launched production at the offshore Cypre field, marking bp’s second major start-up in 2025 and strengthening its shallow-water footprint in the region.
en_1140291010540
bpTT starts gas production from Cypre project offshore Trinidad and Tobago
The bp Trinidad and Tobago joint venture has launched production at the offshore Cypre field, marking bp’s second major start-up in 2025 and strengthening its shallow-water footprint in the region.
en_1140291010540

Shell completes acquisition of Pavilion Energy, strengthening position in LNG market

Shell has finalised the acquisition of Pavilion Energy in Singapore, integrating a portfolio of 6.5 mtpa LNG contracts, regasification capacity, and bunkering activities.
U.S. Sanctions: Imminent Revival of Russian LNG Exports
The potential lifting of U.S. sanctions on the Arctic LNG 2 project paves the way for a rapid resumption of Russian liquefied natural gas exports, significantly impacting global markets from the third quarter of 2025.
en_1140290962540-2
U.S. Sanctions: Imminent Revival of Russian LNG Exports
The potential lifting of U.S. sanctions on the Arctic LNG 2 project paves the way for a rapid resumption of Russian liquefied natural gas exports, significantly impacting global markets from the third quarter of 2025.
en_1140290962540-2
Prairie Provident cuts debt and strengthens Basal Quartz assets
Prairie Provident Resources closed 2024 with a reorganisation of its assets and a strategic focus on the Basal Quartz formation, backed by capital raises and revised reserve estimates.
en_1140290956540
Prairie Provident cuts debt and strengthens Basal Quartz assets
Prairie Provident Resources closed 2024 with a reorganisation of its assets and a strategic focus on the Basal Quartz formation, backed by capital raises and revised reserve estimates.
en_1140290956540
Congo Accelerates Gas Expansion with Nguya FLNG Floating Project
The Republic of Congo enhances its gas capabilities with the floating platform Nguya, which will add 2.4 million annual tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG), solidifying its position in the global market starting in 2025.
en_1140290949540-22
Congo Accelerates Gas Expansion with Nguya FLNG Floating Project
The Republic of Congo enhances its gas capabilities with the floating platform Nguya, which will add 2.4 million annual tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG), solidifying its position in the global market starting in 2025.
en_1140290949540-22

TotalEnergies supports Mozambican investigation into alleged crimes near gas site

TotalEnergies welcomed the launch of a criminal investigation in Mozambique into allegations of crimes committed by security forces near its suspended gas project in Cabo Delgado province.
Baker Hughes wins integrated coiled-tubing drilling contract for Margham gas project in Dubai
Baker Hughes will provide integrated coiled-tubing drilling services to Dubai Petroleum Establishment as part of the Margham gas storage project, reinforcing its role in the emirate’s energy security.
en_1140290954540-19
Baker Hughes wins integrated coiled-tubing drilling contract for Margham gas project in Dubai
Baker Hughes will provide integrated coiled-tubing drilling services to Dubai Petroleum Establishment as part of the Margham gas storage project, reinforcing its role in the emirate’s energy security.
en_1140290954540-19
Algeria Targets Annual Gas Production of 200 Billion m³ by 2030
Algeria announces an ambitious goal to increase its annual natural gas production to 200 billion cubic meters within five years, supported by significant investments and strategic infrastructure projects aimed at the international market.
en_1140290955540-19
Algeria Targets Annual Gas Production of 200 Billion m³ by 2030
Algeria announces an ambitious goal to increase its annual natural gas production to 200 billion cubic meters within five years, supported by significant investments and strategic infrastructure projects aimed at the international market.
en_1140290955540-19
European decarbonisation: costs, economic challenges, and the future of natural gas
Europe is considering various energy strategies up to 2050, revealing highly variable costs and an uncertain future for natural gas demand amid political pressure to achieve carbon neutrality at lower costs.
en_1140290953540-19
European decarbonisation: costs, economic challenges, and the future of natural gas
Europe is considering various energy strategies up to 2050, revealing highly variable costs and an uncertain future for natural gas demand amid political pressure to achieve carbon neutrality at lower costs.
en_1140290953540-19

The LNG engine market to reach $10.7 billion by 2033 driven by investment

The global liquefied natural gas engine market is expected to double by 2033, fuelled by energy diversification policies, growing refuelling infrastructure and demand for cost-effective transport solutions.
Support for Mozambique LNG: Washington split over US energy priorities
The $4.7bn financing granted by the US Exim Bank to the Mozambique LNG project reignites tensions in the United States over foreign energy policy and national interests.
en_1140290955540-17
Support for Mozambique LNG: Washington split over US energy priorities
The $4.7bn financing granted by the US Exim Bank to the Mozambique LNG project reignites tensions in the United States over foreign energy policy and national interests.
en_1140290955540-17
Wood Mackenzie estimates US LNG emissions at 48% of coal in Europe
A study by Wood Mackenzie concludes that liquefied natural gas exported from the United States to Europe generates on average half the emissions of imported coal, when considering the full lifecycle.
en_1140290957540-17
Wood Mackenzie estimates US LNG emissions at 48% of coal in Europe
A study by Wood Mackenzie concludes that liquefied natural gas exported from the United States to Europe generates on average half the emissions of imported coal, when considering the full lifecycle.
en_1140290957540-17
Slovakia: Fico slowed by technical hurdles in gas swap deal with Azerbaijan
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico acknowledged on 20 March significant technical difficulties obstructing a proposed gas swap deal with Azerbaijan, while reaffirming the urgency of restoring Russian gas transit through Ukraine.
en_1140290961540-13
Slovakia: Fico slowed by technical hurdles in gas swap deal with Azerbaijan
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico acknowledged on 20 March significant technical difficulties obstructing a proposed gas swap deal with Azerbaijan, while reaffirming the urgency of restoring Russian gas transit through Ukraine.
en_1140290961540-13

Canada grants $200mn to Cedar LNG for floating natural gas terminal

The Canadian government is financially backing the Cedar LNG project, a gas infrastructure led by the Haisla Nation and Pembina, with an investment of up to $200mn.
Declining gas stocks and rising prices: Europe on the defensive in 2025
In 2025, Europe faces gas reserves well below usual levels, leading to rising prices and increased pressure on industrial competitiveness amid geopolitical and climatic tensions.
en_1140290947540-14
Declining gas stocks and rising prices: Europe on the defensive in 2025
In 2025, Europe faces gas reserves well below usual levels, leading to rising prices and increased pressure on industrial competitiveness amid geopolitical and climatic tensions.
en_1140290947540-14
AlphaGen proposes 450 MW of additional capacity under PJM initiative
Alpha Generation, LLC plans to add 450 MW of power generation capacity across four existing sites in Maryland, New Jersey, and Ohio. This initiative aims to meet the growing energy demand under PJM’s Reliability Resource Initiative.
en_1140290953540-12
AlphaGen proposes 450 MW of additional capacity under PJM initiative
Alpha Generation, LLC plans to add 450 MW of power generation capacity across four existing sites in Maryland, New Jersey, and Ohio. This initiative aims to meet the growing energy demand under PJM’s Reliability Resource Initiative.
en_1140290953540-12
Equinor starts gas production at Halten East in the Norwegian Sea
Equinor has begun gas production at Halten East, a NOK 9 billion project in the Norwegian Sea, two years after receiving approval from Norwegian authorities.
en_1140290957540-12
Equinor starts gas production at Halten East in the Norwegian Sea
Equinor has begun gas production at Halten East, a NOK 9 billion project in the Norwegian Sea, two years after receiving approval from Norwegian authorities.
en_1140290957540-12

BP announces the end of a gas leak at the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim site

BP has confirmed the cessation of a gas leak at the offshore Grand Tortue Ahmeyim field, located between Senegal and Mauritania. The incident, identified on 19 February at one of the site’s wells, required technical interventions to restore the integrity of the installations.
Washington approves $4.7 billion loan for TotalEnergies in Mozambique
The United States reactivates a major loan for TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG project, stalled since 2021 due to a jihadist attack. The funding should enable a market-anticipated restart by 2030.
en_1140290958540-11
Washington approves $4.7 billion loan for TotalEnergies in Mozambique
The United States reactivates a major loan for TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG project, stalled since 2021 due to a jihadist attack. The funding should enable a market-anticipated restart by 2030.
en_1140290958540-11
ExxonMobil and ARC Resources sign 20-year LNG contract linked to JKM
ExxonMobil has signed a 20-year contract with ARC Resources for LNG supply from the Cedar LNG project, linked to JKM. The deal marks a significant step in global LNG pricing.
en_1140290949540-10
ExxonMobil and ARC Resources sign 20-year LNG contract linked to JKM
ExxonMobil has signed a 20-year contract with ARC Resources for LNG supply from the Cedar LNG project, linked to JKM. The deal marks a significant step in global LNG pricing.
en_1140290949540-10
Egypt plans to lease natural gas liquefaction facilities in Germany
Facing a drop in domestic production, Egypt plans to lease a floating natural gas liquefaction unit in Germany to secure its energy supply.
en_1140290960540-10
Egypt plans to lease natural gas liquefaction facilities in Germany
Facing a drop in domestic production, Egypt plans to lease a floating natural gas liquefaction unit in Germany to secure its energy supply.
en_1140290960540-10

Advertising

LEGAL

FOSSILS

POLICY

RENEWABLE

PLUS

VERVANT

Welcome

Your subscription

Included in this subscription:

COMMUNICATE ON ENERGYNEWS