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The city of Toul has officially inaugurated a biomass heating plant operated by ENGIE Solutions, intended to supply heating from wood-energy to over 2,400 local homes starting from the next winter season.
North American biomethane capacity will increase by 70 million cubic feet per day in 2025 following a record growth of 139 mmcfd in 2024, driven notably by transportation sector demand, according to Wood Mackenzie.

Voluntary carbon market attracts $3 billion to industrial biomass sector

The voluntary carbon market intensifies industrial interest in carbon capture within the pulp and paper and bioenergy sectors, creating an estimated $3 billion opportunity through carbon credit trading.
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Germany’s announcement to eliminate double counting is shaking up manure-based biomethane and GHG certificate markets, prompting buyers to anticipate significant price hikes.
SUEZ signs a 15-year renewable electricity supply agreement with Bouygues Telecom, covering 53 GWh annually from household waste energy recovery, effective from 2027.

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.
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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.
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.
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A new report by the International Energy Agency identifies significant untapped potential in biogas and biomethane, hindered by regulatory and economic barriers.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
NextChem, a subsidiary of Maire, is developing a SAF plant in Sumatra using used oils and local biomass effluents, promising up to a 95% reduction in aviation emissions through innovative technologies.
AleAnna announces a $40 million investment in three biomethane plants in Tuscany and Piedmont, supported by $11 million in public incentives.

Hydron Energy and FortisBC sign an agreement to evaluate biogas processing

Hydron Energy Inc. and FortisBC Energy Inc. collaborate to test the integration of the INTRUPTor™ technology, aiming to reduce production costs and optimize the processing of renewable natural gas in British Columbia.
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The Suez Group, in partnership with Banque des Territoires, secures a €1.4 billion contract to modernize and operate Toulouse's waste-to-energy facilities over 20 years.
Biogas and biomethane production in the EU reached 22 billion cubic meters in 2023, representing 7% of total natural gas consumption. This growth, driven by massive investments, could revolutionize Europe's energy sector.

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.
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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.
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%.
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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.
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.
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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 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.
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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

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.
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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.
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.