In Sweden, Biokraft has signed an exclusive land agreement with the industrial group Perstorp where Biokraft is given the opportunity to design a biogas plant at the Group’s industrial park in Perstorp. The plant’s capacity is planned to be 130 GWh of biomethane and 17,000 tons of liquid CO2 per year and is expected to […]
In Ireland, the Bank of Ireland emphasized its support for the Irish agriculture industry at the launch of two white papers on the development of the biomethane sector, and supporting the sustainable transition of the agrifood sector. The important role biomethane plays in decarbonising the agriculture sector was explored in more detail, with expert speakers […]
In Spain, Spain’s Official Credit Institute (ICO in Spanish) is showing its support for the fund known as MAPFRE Energías Renovables II, FCR. The insurance group, together with its partner, IAM Carbonzero, launched this innovative vehicle last year, as the first fund in Europe dedicated to investment in biomethane, a 100% green biofuel derived from […]
In the Ukraine, Ukrinform reports Naftogaz Group aims to be a key player in rolling out biomethane in the country, from investing in production to promoting its transportation to being a key buyer of the fuel as well as exporter. Estimates are that the country could produce 20 billion cubic meters of biomethane annually and […]
In Australia, this season of MasterChef Australia is taking a new approach to ‘cooking with gas’ with a world-first partnership for the franchise using carbon neutral biomethane in the kitchen and hydrogen gas in a unique BBQ challenge. This innovative brand integration with Australian Gas Networks (AGN), part of Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG), Jemena, […]
In Norway, YSA Design has unveiled a concept for a new type of sail-powered catamaran cruise ship, whose flexibility, sustainability and sea-focused attractions can satisfy guest appetites to experience sensitive and hard to reach waters at close quarters. Codenamed Seabreeze, the design includes a host of features to attract premium-end cruise guests while combining the […]
In Austria, BIOGEST received an order as a general contractor to build a biomethane plant for INA in Sisak, central Croatia, including site preparation by 2026. The biomethane produced in Sisak could be delivered to Croatia’s gas system, while the residue remaining from the production could be used as an ecologically acceptable fertilizer. Located in […]
In Belgium, a new report by Guidehouse reveals that Europe (EU-27 + UK, Norway and Switzerland) could produce 111 bcm of biomethane by 2040. This amount represents over 30% of the EU gas consumption in 2022. As a renewable and domestically-produced source of gas, biomethane is gaining momentum and the industry is fast mobilising to […]
In Belgium, the European Biogas Association (EBA) welcomed Wednesday’s adoption of the European Parliament Report on the CountEmissions EU proposal, which is based on a well-to-wheel approach, but regrets the decision not to include a mechanism to account for renewable fuels in the scope of the CO2 Emission Performance Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles (HDVs) Regulation, […]
In France, Air Liquide continues to expand its capacities in biomethane in the U.S., with the construction of two new production units. These units, located in Center Township, Pennsylvania, and Holland Township, Michigan, will treat waste sourced from dairy farms. Following a circular economy approach, these units will contribute to the emergence of a low-carbon […]
