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Quercus and Elionia secure €76 mn for three biomethane plants in Italy
Quercus Real Assets and Elionia finalise a €76 mn bank financing to build three biomethane plants in Italy, with 50% of the debt guaranteed by SACE.
VINCI secures a €1.2bn industrial contract for a biorefinery in Spain
VINCI, through its subsidiaries, has established itself in the construction of Spain’s largest second-generation biorefinery, a €1.2bn project aimed at supplying 500,000 tonnes of sustainable fuels per year.

Ameresco opens a biomethane unit at Lee County landfill with Republic Services

Ameresco commissions a biomethane facility in Lee County, processing 4,500 cubic feet of landfill gas per minute, and directly injects this renewable gas into the transmission network to reduce emissions and strengthen energy security.
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Canada Infrastructure Bank grants $24M to biomass plant for Opitciwan
A $24mn financing supports the construction of a 4.8 MW biomass plant designed to replace diesel in Opitciwan, bringing jobs and enhanced energy security for the Atikamekw community.
SUEZ to supply 100 GWh of renewable electricity to RATP over sixteen years
SUEZ and RATP Group formalise a supply contract for 100 GWh of renewable electricity per year, over a maximum period of sixteen years, powering the operations of the world’s third largest urban transport operator.

Valmet to supply biomass boiler and flue gas cleaning system to Saica in Spain

Valmet has secured a contract to supply a biomass boiler and flue gas cleaning system to Saica Group for its production site in El Burgo de Ebro, Spain, as part of its decarbonisation plan.
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Qarlbo Biodiversity to supply 500,000 tonnes of pine to Woodland Biofuels
Qarlbo Biodiversity signed a memorandum of understanding with Woodland Biofuels for the delivery of thinned pine wood from managed forests in the United States to supply the Canadian company’s biomass operations.
Thermal Energy launches a CAD 1.4M heat recovery project
The Canadian group Thermal Energy International has secured a CAD 1.4 million contract to install a heat recovery unit at a European malted barley producer, aiming to reduce energy costs and polluting emissions.

Global Bioenergies postpones asset takeover bids to 18 July

The asset takeover process of Global Bioenergies, under a pre-pack disposal procedure, has been extended until 18 July at noon, following requests from potential bidders seeking additional time to assess the French company's financial situation.
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SIAAP and SUEZ inaugurate France’s largest biogas production unit at Seine Aval
SIAAP and SUEZ have inaugurated a new biogas production unit at the Seine Aval wastewater treatment plant, the largest in Europe, as part of a modernization project to strengthen the energy sovereignty of the Paris region.
Hydron Energy secures first contract for commercial biomethane plant
Canadian company Hydron Energy will supply its innovative INTRUPTor-Mid technology to produce renewable natural gas in Ontario, marking its first commercial order in the biomethane sector with a promise of significant cost reductions.

United States: Donald Trump extends biogas tax credit until 2029

US President Donald Trump has ratified a law extending until the end of 2029 the tax credit on renewable natural gas production from biomass and animal manure, aiming to boost the rural economy.
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Valmet to supply biomass boiler to Kraftringen for its plant in Sweden
Valmet secures a contract to deliver a bubbling fluidized bed biomass boiler and flue gas handling equipment to Kraftringen Energi's upcoming combined heat and power plant, aimed at strengthening energy supply in Sweden.
Elcimaï Environnement converts Laon wastewater into marketable biomethane
Elcimaï Environnement has completed a methanisation unit integrated into Laon's wastewater treatment plant, now enabling the conversion of sludge and bio-waste into biomethane injected into the local grid, meeting the annual energy needs of 1,150 households.

Teréga and GRDF inaugurate Occitanie’s first biomethane reverse-flow station

Infrastructure manager Teréga and GRDF inaugurated in Auch, Occitanie, the region’s first biomethane reverse-flow station, designed to facilitate biomethane transfer from the distribution to the transport network, representing an investment of €3mn ($3.27mn).
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Eni launches its first agri-hub for industrial-scale vegetable oil production in Congo
Eni has inaugurated its first vegetable oil extraction plant in Loudima, Republic of the Congo, marking the country's entry into the global biofuel supply chain for the transport industry.
France: Toul inaugurates 8.5 MW biomass heating plant with ENGIE Solutions
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 market to reach 604 mmcfd in 2025

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.
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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.
Germany Shakes Up Biomethane and GHG Markets with New RED III Directive
Germany’s announcement to eliminate double counting is shaking up manure-based biomethane and GHG certificate markets, prompting buyers to anticipate significant price hikes.
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Moretti expected to chair Petrobras board with ministerial backing
Sempra and ConocoPhillips Strengthen Partnership on Port Arthur LNG Phase 2
The U.S. Department of Energy Extends Operations of a Coal Plant in the Midwest
Sinopec Shanghai Posts Half-Year Loss Amid Declining Petrochemical Demand
European Refineries Targeted by Green Hydrogen Regulation for 2030
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.
Baghdad launches $500 mn waste-to-energy plant with Chinese support
Iraq has initiated its first waste-to-energy project in Baghdad, a $500 mn venture supported by Chinese firm SUS ENVIRONMENT and overseen by Iraqi authorities.

SK Energy signs SAF supply agreement with Cathay Pacific

SK Energy will supply ISCC-certified sustainable aviation fuel to Cathay Pacific until 2027, strengthening its presence in the regional SAF market in Asia-Pacific.
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La Réunion Converts Waste into Electricity to Aim for Energy Independence
An energy recovery facility is expected to transform 240,000 tons of waste annually into electricity, covering 10% of local energy needs and reducing the island's external energy dependence.
TotalEnergies commissions a biomethane plant in Seine-Maritime
TotalEnergies has inaugurated a new biomethane plant in Fontaine-le-Dun, Seine-Maritime. With a capacity of 153 GWh per year, this facility strengthens the group's presence in the biomethane sector in France.

OMV Petrom launches construction of a sustainable fuels unit in Petrobrazi

OMV Petrom, the leading energy producer in Southeastern Europe, has begun construction of a sustainable fuels production unit at the Petrobrazi refinery, targeting an annual capacity of 250,000 tonnes by 2028.
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Lénéo to launch biogas production at the former Tereos distillery in Morains
Lénéo, a major player in the energy sector, has announced a biogas production project at the former Tereos distillery site in Morains, a development that meets the growing demand for renewable energy.
KKR increases its stake in Enilive to 30% for €587.5 million
The American investment fund KKR acquires an additional 5% stake in Enilive, Eni's bio-refining subsidiary, for €587.5 million. This transaction values the entire subsidiary at €11.75 billion and aligns with the Italian group's development strategy.

India Accelerates Its Bioenergy Expansion with Ambitious Goals

India is positioning itself as the fastest-growing bioenergy market in the world, with an expected 45% increase in consumption by 2030. To achieve these goals, the country will need to optimize its biomass resource utilization and structure its biogas market.
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UK Cuts Drax Biomass Subsidies by Half
The UK government has reached a new agreement with Drax to cut its biomass subsidies by 50% between 2027 and 2031. The goal is to reduce financial pressure on consumers and ensure a supply that aligns with sustainability criteria.
BP Announces Closure of Its Kwinana Refinery in Australia and Shifts Focus Toward Clean Energy
BP has announced the closure of its Kwinana refinery, marking a strategic shift in its operations. This decision aims to redirect resources toward clean energy projects, aligning with its transition to a sustainable energy future.

A Strategic Alliance for Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Haffner Energy, LanzaTech, and LanzaJet

Three leaders in energy innovation—Haffner Energy, LanzaTech, and LanzaJet—join forces to develop joint Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) projects, combining cutting-edge technologies and global expertise.
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Enilive launches major sustainable aviation fuel production in Sicily
Enilive has started producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its biorefinery in Gela, Sicily, with an annual capacity of 400,000 tons, meeting nearly a third of Europe's projected demand for 2025.
Conversion of the Emile-Huchet Power Plant: The Stakes of a Unique Project in Europe
The Emile-Huchet coal power plant in Saint-Avold is at the center of a biogas conversion project, a €100 million investment led by GazelEnergie. Time is running out for its 150 employees, whose contracts expire in April.

Montana Renewables secures $1.44 billion loan to accelerate sustainable fuel production

The U.S. Department of Energy finances a strategic project in Montana to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), advancing energy transition and boosting the regional economy.
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A waste-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project launched in Indonesia
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 invests $40 million in three biomethane plants in Italy
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 INTRUPTorâ„¢ technology, aiming to reduce production costs and optimize the processing of renewable natural gas in British Columbia.
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Suez wins a historic waste-to-energy contract in Toulouse
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.
European Biomethane Reaches 7% of Natural Gas Demand in 2023
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.
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