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Key Switchgrass Genes Identified, Which Could Mean Better Biofuels Ahead

Biologists believe they are one step closer to a long-held goal of making a cheap, widely available plant a source for energy and fuel, meaning one of the next big weapons in the battle against climate change may be able to trace its roots to the side of a Texas highway.

IBA Announces First Dairy Biogas Project in North America

The Integrated Biogas Alliance, in concert with EIP Ventures is in final stage development of a seven dairy, 16,500 head biogas project in the U.S. “We are excited to announce our first dairy biogas project” stated Christopher Maloney, President of the IBA.

Boeing Commits to Commercial Airplanes Ready to Fly on 100% Sustainable Fuels by 2030

Boeing is setting a target to advance the long-term sustainability of commercial aviation, committing that its commercial airplanes are capable and certified to fly on 100% sustainable aviation fuels by 2030. 

REFNOVA technology reduces customer capex and opex

Redcar-based cleantech company Nova Pangaea Technologies has made a significant breakthrough of its proprietary REFNOVA technology providing a new process route which significantly reduces the customer’s capital expenditure and delivers attractive economic returns.

MET Group Launches Biogas Power Plant in Serbia

MET Group, through its 51% joint venture PEPO Energy, has launched a 1.2 MW biogas power plant in Serbia at a ceremony attended by Zorana Mihajlović, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Mining and Energy.

Bioenergy Europe Responds to JRC Report on Biomass

Bioenergy Europe welcomes the report  by the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission on the use of woody biomass for energy production in the EU. With the sustainability of biomass firmly at the center of media attention, the report calls for an honest and explicit discussion to “de-toxify the debate surrounding the sustainability of wood-based bioenergy.” The bioenergy industry reiterates its commitment to contribute towards this debate in a constructive manner, putting its data and know-how at the service of decision-makers and scientific community.

Ireland Looking to Export Offshore Hydrogen in the Future

There is no practical way other than offshore generated hydrogen to replace the fossil fuels in our energy system; it is less a matter of if H2, it is a matter of how.

Progress in Biogas V-Hybrid Event

Science Meets Practice