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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).
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.
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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.
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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Industrial heat pumps make their mark to reduce CO2 emissions
Skyven Technologies introduces an industrial heat pump capable of generating steam, reducing Western New York Energy's CO2 emissions by 20,000 tons a year.
Strike at Cordemais: Unions call for EDF CEO to come to the plant
Unions at the Cordemais coal-fired power station have called a strike and are demanding that EDF CEO Luc Rémont come to the plant to explain the abandonment of the biomass conversion project.

Haffner Energy and Bambbco diversify their biomass sources with bamboo

Haffner Energy and Bambbco collaborate to integrate bamboo as a new sustainable biomass source. The partnership aims to strengthen the supply of biomass for clean energy production, by exploiting marginal lands.
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EDF may abandon plans to convert Cordemais power plant to biomass
The CGT has revealed that EDF is considering halting the conversion of the Cordemais power plant to biomass, a project essential to the energy security of western France. EDF insists that the final decision has not yet been taken.
Gevo sells USD 20 million in tax credits for its biogas project in Iowa
Hat: Gevo makes a strategic sale of tax credits generated by its renewable natural gas (RNG) site in Iowa, a transaction that strengthens its position in the renewable energy market.
Station biogaz GEVO dans l'Iowa, USA

NewEnergyBlue acquires Inbicon’s technology and expands its global licenses

NewEnergyBlue buys Inbicon's biomass technology from Ørsted, strengthening its global patent portfolio and licenses.
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Commissioning of Omaezakikou biomass plant postponed to March 2025
The launch of the Omaezakikou biomass power plant, affiliated to RENOVA, has been pushed back to March 2025. Technical adjustments extend the timetable and affect financial forecasts.
France: ENGIE and INRAE renew their partnership for the biomethane sector
ENGIE and INRAE extend their five-year collaboration to optimize the biomethane sector in France, focusing on research and innovation to improve methanization and the use of agricultural resources.
Centrale biométhane de Chantonnay

Mauricie: $26 million invested in a Biomethanization Center

Énercycle obtains $26 million in public funding to develop a biomethanization center in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the Mauricie region.
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BPC receives two strategic orders to support biogas in the United States
BPC Instruments wins two additional orders for its analytical systems, strengthening the infrastructure of biogas projects in California.
Hexagon Agility wins USD 18.7 million order from RNG
Hexagon Agility, a subsidiary of Hexagon Composites, receives a major order for renewable natural gas systems for a waste collection fleet in North America, strengthening its position in the sector.

Biomass briquette market to reach USD 1.9 billion by 2033

The market for biomass briquettes is booming, driven by growing demand for renewable energies and regulations promoting the energy transition.
Marché briquettes biomasse 2033
TotalEnergies delivers its first 100% waste oil marine biofuel to Singapore
TotalEnergies has taken a strategic step forward by supplying its first marine biofuel made from used cooking oil to Singapore, in response to growing demand for alternative fuels in the maritime sector.
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Biomethane: Growth in Capacity and Equipment Revenues by 2033
The global biomethane market is poised for significant expansion, with production capacity and equipment revenues forecast to rise between now and 2033, particularly in Europe and North America.
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Renewable energy: access improving, but financing still insufficient for Africa
Enbridge Gas Ohio challenges tariff ruling cutting its revenues by $30mn
The Indonesian-Chinese lithium-ion battery plant will open with 6.9 GWh in 2026
Alinta Energy launches construction of the first Reeves Plains Energy Hub battery in Australia
BASF and ENGIE sign 7-year biomethane contract for Europe
BASF and ENGIE sign a 7-year contract to supply 2.7 to 3 terawatt-hours of biomethane to BASF's production sites in Ludwigshafen and Antwerp.
BASF ENGIE biométhane contrat Europe
Shell suspends construction of its Rotterdam biofuels site
Shell halts construction of its Rotterdam biofuels site to optimize costs and ensure future competitiveness.
Shell suspend temporairement la construction de son site de biocarburants à Rotterdam.

The Guadeloupe Power Plant Converted to Biomass: A Major Step Forward

Albioma announces the conversion of the Le Moule coal-fired power plant in Guadeloupe to biomass by 2025, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Conversion centrale biomasse Guadeloupe
Bio-LNG: A Pillar of Europe’s Energy Transition to Net-Zero
Bio-LNG is emerging as a key alternative for transport and marine, supporting the EU's net-zero energy goals. Production could reach 15.4 TWh/year by 2025.
Bio-LNG transition énergétique européenne
Cepsa and PreZero sign partnership for biomethane production
Cepsa and PreZero Spain are working together to develop biomethane plants, targeting an annual production capacity of 100GWh.
Partenariat biométhane décarbonisation Espagne

Cepsa and the EIB invest €285 million in biofuels in Andalusia

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Cepsa sign a €285 million loan to finance a biofuels plant in Andalusia. This initiative aims to produce sustainable fuels from organic waste, supporting the circular economy and the decarbonization of transport.
'usine de biocarburants en construction à Palos de la Frontera.
Biodiesel threatens Brazilian soybean oil exports
Growing domestic demand for biodiesel could bring soybean oil exports from Brazil, the world's second largest exporter, to a halt within a few years.
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Greenvolt acquires KREL for £195.3 million
Greenvolt Group buys Kent Renewable Energy Limited, increasing its biomass production capacity in England.
Greenvolt Acquiert KREL pour 195,3 Millions de Livres.

BP acquires 50% of biofuels specialist Bunge for $1.4 billion

BP is to buy Bunge's (BG.N) 50% stake in their Brazilian sugar and ethanol joint venture, BP Bunge Bioenergia, for $1.4 billion.
BP acquiert 50% de Bunge spécialiste en biocarburants pour $1,4 Milliard.
Gasum Expands Presence in Sweden with New Biogas Plant in Hörby
Gasum is planning a new biogas plant in Hörby, with the aim of increasing renewable gas production in Sweden.
Gasum Renforce sa Présence en Suède avec une Nouvelle Usine de Biogaz à Hörby.
OMV Petrom validates €750 million investment in sustainable fuels
By investing 750 million euros in a new plant at Petrobrazi, OMV Petrom, the energy leader in Southeast Europe, is positioning itself as a future major player in biofuels.
OMV Petrom valide 750 M€ d'investissement dans les carburants durables.

Call for Expressions of Interest in Hydrothermal Gasification

GRTgaz is launching a Call for Expressions of Interest to promote the innovative technology of Hydrothermal Gasification, aimed at producing renewable, low-carbon gas by valorizing various waste products.
Appel à Manifestation d’Intérêt pour la Gazéification Hydrothermale.
Waga Energy and Engie sign France’s longest biomethane contract
Waga Energy and Engie sign a thirteen-year contract for the sale of biomethane, setting a new standard in the French energy market.
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Waga Energy and Engie sign long-term biomethane contract in France
Waga Energy and Engie sign a thirteen-year contract for the sale of biomethane produced at Veolia's Claye-Souilly site.
Waga Energy et Engie Signent un Contrat Pionnier de Treize Ans pour le Biométhane en France.

IFC and Italian climate fund invest in biofuels in Kenya

IFC and the Italian Climate Fund announce a $210 million investment to develop biofuels in Kenya, supporting the decarbonization of transport and the livelihoods of local farmers.
L'IFC et le Fonds Climat Italien Investissent dans les Biocarburants au Kenya pour aider l'agriculture et les transports.
Akita biomass power plant supplies the Tohoku region
The Akita biomass power plant begins supplying green electricity to the Tohoku region, marking a key step towards Japan's carbon neutrality target of 2030.
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Air Liquide and WWF: new charter for sustainable biomethane production
Air Liquide, in collaboration with WWF France, adopts an ambitious charter for sustainable biomethane production, marking a significant step towards a greener energy transition.
Air Liquide Production Durable Biométhane

Malaysia: a new fuel for the future using biomass from the palm industry

Malaysia harnesses biomass from the oil palm industry to develop advanced fuels, aiming for a green industrial revolution.
Biomasse Nouveau Carburant Malaisie
TotalEnergies launches biomethane joint venture with Vanguard in the USA
TotalEnergies teams up with Vanguard Renewables for a renewable biogas offering in the USA, aiming to produce 10 TWh of biomethane by 2030.
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Expansion of biomethane in France: 31% growth by 2023
In 2023, renewable gas production in France rose by 31%, according to the latest sector report.
Croissance biométhane 2023

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