Renewable Energy Magazine-Biofuels newsletter

Langh Ship Switches to Biofuel on its Container Vessel

After discussions between Langh Ship and the Dutch chartering Samskip on how to further reduce the environmental impact of its vessels, they agreed to switch to biofuel operations for the Langh Ship-owned 750 TEU container vessel Edith in January 2023. Biofuels are a key component in Samskip’s strategy for decarbonizing its shipping activities. Edith is currently employed on a shortsea liner service between the Netherlands and the UK.

H-Tec Systems to deliver electrolyser to joint venture for green production of liquid biogas

H-Tec Systems is delivering PEM electrolysers to a Norwegian-Danish joint venture between Norwegian Hydrogen and energy entrepreneur Jens Peter Lunden, for an innovative cooperation in wind power, electrolysis and liquid biogas. Norwegian Hydrogen and Jens Peter Lunden have established a 50/50 joint venture under the name Grøn Brint ApS. 

Acciona Energía Begins Construction of Biomass Plant in Logrosán

ACCIONA Energía celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for the biomass plant in Logrosán (Extremadura), marking its construction start. Attendees to the event included the President of the Extremadura Government, Guillermo Fernández Vara, the Mayor of Logrosán Juan Carlos Hernández, the Chairman of ACCIONA, José Manuel Entrecanales, and the CEO of ACCIONA Energía, Rafael Mateo.

Oliecentrale to Sell Neste MY Renewable Diesel in the Netherlands

Neste is partnering with Catom in the Netherlands to increase the supply and distribution of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ and to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emission in the transport sector.

Official Opening of Biogas Plant in Leuven

On Friday March 17, the intermunicipal environmental company EcoWerf in Leuven, Belgium, officially opened its new anaerobic digestion plant. Besides producing 20.000 tons of valuable compost from (source separated) biowaste every year, EcoWerf will start producing biogas from the same biowaste. 

DOE Announces $590 Million To Increase Bioenergy Research

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $590 million to renew its four existing Bioenergy Research Centers (BRCs). This funding will help support the Department’s research into the next generation of sustainable, cost-effective bioproducts and bioenergy from domestic biomass resources, which is critical to reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions, ensuring future energy security, and creating new economic opportunities in rural areas. Since their inception, the BRCs have made groundbreaking scientific contributions to and advancements in biotechnology that are helping to expand the diversity of reliable domestic clean energy sources and ensuring the United States reaches President Biden’s ambitious goal of net-zero emissions economy by 2050. 

Baxi Hydrogen Boilers to be Used With World-First Project With SGN and Fife Council

Baxi will be supplying its 100% hydrogen boilers for the H100 Fife Project, a world-first hydrogen-to-homes demonstration delivered through a partnership between gas distribution company SGN and Fife Council in cooperation with industry regulator Ofgem.

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