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European Commission opens Drax conversion probe
The European Commission has opened an investigation into whether the conversion of Drax power station in the UK from coal to biomass firing breaches state aid rules.
Foresight Group expands with new bioenergy fund
Fund manager Foresight Group has launched a bioenergy fund in Australia to invest in projects producing energy from agricultural, council, forestry and mining waste.
Improved bed material for CFBs increases efficiency
Researchers at Chalmers Uuiversity have discovered that a newly developed bed material improves the combustion efficiency CFB combustion while reducing operating and maintenance...
Eco2 sells biomass project to Glenmont
Eco2 has sold a 40 MW biomass power plant project in the UK to Glennmont Partners in a deal that will pave the way for the construction of the facility.
Financial close for Cramlington
The £138 million Cramlington biomass power project in the UK has successfully achieved financial close, according to the lenders' technical advisor.
Yokogawa wins control system contract
Areva Renewables Brazil has placed an order with Yokogawa for the delivery of a control system for a biomass power plant in Brazil.
UK biomass projects select STs
Danish power plant firm Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor (BWSC) has signed contracts with Alstom for the supply of equipment for two biomass power plants in the UK.
UK launches waste-to-energy fund
The UK government has announced the creation of a new fund aimed at supporting small-scale recycling and waste projects.
Glennmont fund buys UK biomass scheme
Glennmont Partners says that its clean energy fund, Glennmont Clean Energy Fund Europe II, has paid £160 million for the Margam Green Energy Project from ECO2 Ltd. and Western Logs Group.
Sleaford biomass plant handed over
Glennmont Partners has announced the start of operations at its 38 MW biomass power plant at Sleaford, UK.
Drax project does not appeal
The court of appeal has ruled that biomass conversion of unit 3 at the 6 x 660 MW Drax coal plant site is not eligible for an investment contract under the UK's Final Investment...
ETI launches search for bioenergy project partners
The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) has launched a new project in its Bioenergy programme and is seeking partners to deliver it by issuing a request for proposals.
ETI launches search for partners in new Bioenergy project
The UK's Energy Technologies Institute has launched a new project in its Bioenergy programme and is seeking partners to help deliver it by issuing a request for proposals.
High court says Drax unit 3 conversion is eligible for FID enabling, after all
A UK high court judgement has found that conversion to biomass of unit 3 at the Drax coal plant is after all eligible for an investment contract under what is known as the...
Cleanergy launches CHP system for older landfills
Sweden-based Cleanergy has launched a new Stirling engine-based genset, which is says has been specifically developed to generate electricity and heat from low-quality methane gas that...
Finland launches biorefinery competition
Finland's Ministry of Employment and the Economy is organising an international competition aimed at accelerating the commercialisation of biorefinery innovations and the emergence of...
US wood pellet exports to Europe: a fast growing business
The US Energy Information Administrations reports that wood pellet exports from the United States nearly doubled last year, from 1.6 million short tons (about 22 trillion Btu) in 2012...
Energos moves waste plant project to next stage
Energos has appointed Mott MacDonald to provide engineering, procurement and construction management services for a 90 000 t/annum waste to energy plant in the UK
Cahill to invest in WTE plant in Barbados
Cahill Energy has signed a 30-year contract with the Government of Barbados to build and operate a waste to energy plant that could provide up to a quarter of the island's total...