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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.
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.
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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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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.
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.

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

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.
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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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Eos Energy secures additional $22.7mn to strengthen US production capacity
Glencore in talks with London over future of insolvent Lindsey oil refinery
Indonesia Increases Its Energy Purchases from the United States: A Major Deal with Pertamina
China: Tests of Biomass, Ammonia and CCS in coal-fired power plants
China plans to integrate decarbonization technologies into its coal-fired power plants, including co-firing with biomass and ammonia, as well as carbon capture and storage, to reduce the carbon intensity of its facilities by 2027.
Test technologies centrales à charbon
New Certificates to Boost Biomethane Production in France
The French government is introducing new regulations to increase biomethane production, with clear targets for 2026-2028.
Certificats biométhane France 2026

BP invests USD 48.54 million in biofuel in China

BP is to acquire 15% of Lianyungang Jiaao New Energy for $48.54 million, in anticipation of future Chinese regulations on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
BP investit 48,54 millions de dollars dans un producteur chinois de biocarburants.
Cortus and Nordbex sign contract for 60 MW biomass power plant
SEK 400 million contract between Cortus and Nordbex for delivery of a 60 MW WoodRoll® biomass power plant in Scandinavia, with options for four other plants.
Cortus et Nordbex signent un contrat pour une centrale biomasse de 60 MW.
Expansion of the biomethane market in Europe: Analysis and outlook
The 30% increase in biomethane installations in Europe is changing the biofuels landscape, with significant economic impacts.
Expansion du marché du biométhane en Europe : Analyse et Perspectives.

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.
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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.
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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.
exportations huile soja Brésil biodiesel
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.
Waga Energy Engie Contrat biométhane
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.

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