Renewables are expected to account for 21 percent of U.S. electricity generation this year, increasing to 23 percent in 2022, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released July 7.
The Ontario government on July 5 announced it is changing its biogas regulations under the Nutrient Management Act to enable new on-farm biogas systems and expansions of existing systems to be approved more easily and at a lower cost.
ReGenerate Energy Holdings LLC, the recently formed joint venture between Ember Infrastructure and ReEnergy Biomass Operations LLC, has completed the acquisition of Albany Green Energy, a biomass heat-and-power facility located in Albany, Georgia.
Drax has agreed to acquire a 20 percent minority interest in Alabama Pellets LLC—the joint venture which owns the Demopolis and Aliceville pellet plants—from The Westervelt Company for $29.7 million cash consideration.
The U.K. Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on June 30 announced that the U.K. government will move up the deadline to remove unabated coal from the country's energy mix by one year, to Oct. 1, 2024.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on June 28 named Randy Moore as the new U.S. Forest Service chief. Moore will replace current Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen, who is scheduled to retire on July 26.
The U.S. Senate on June 24 voted 92 to eight to pass the Growing Climate Solutions Act, which aims to break down barriers for farmers and foresters interested in participating in carbon markets so they can be rewarded for climate-smart practices.
The Netherlands imported a record 2.76 million metric tons of wood pellets last year at a value of $511 million, according a report published by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service's Global Agricultural Information Network.
Swedish-based Phoenix BioPower and U.K.-based biomass power prodcuer Drax Group are exploring ways to drive down the costs of second-generation bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) technology.
President Biden on June 18 announced his intent to nominate Xochitl Torres Small to serve as under secretary of rural development at USDA. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has spoken out in support of her nomination.
Reps. Ron Kind, D-Wisc., and Tom Reed, R-N.Y., on June 16 reintroduced the Agricultural Environmental Stewardship Act, which aims to provide tax incentives to farmers and rural electric cooperatives who invest in biogas technology.
The U.K. REA submitted comments to the U.K. BEIS in early June urging the government to reassert its commitment to delivering a strong biomass sector by continuing to build on existing bioenergy heat, transport and power sectors.
Altri SGPS S.A. on June 7 announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Greenvolt, together with funds managed by the Equitix Group, has aquired Tilbury Green Power Holdings Ltd., which owns a 43.6 MW bioamss power plant located in the U.K.
The U.S. consumed a record 12 percent of renewable energy in 2020, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on June 16. Wood and waste energy accounted for approximately 22 percent of renewables.
A group of six senators on June 14 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan urging him to allow renewable electricity made from biomass to participate in the Renewable Fuel Standard program.
The Biden administration has signaled its intent to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to develop post-2022 RFS regulations before the end of 2021. A proposed rule to set annual RFS RVOs for 2021 and 2022 is expected to be released in July 2021.
The state of Vermont is seeking proposals for more than 12 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy projects under its Standard Offer Program. Small-scale biogas and biomass projects are among those eligible to apply.
Drax Group plc and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering Ltd., part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, on June 10 announced a long-term contract allowing Drax to use Mitsubishi's Advanced KM CDR process for carbon capture.
U.K.-based Active Energy Group plc in early June announced it has received a notice of allowance for the Canadian patent for its CoalSwitch process. The company also indicated that production of CoalSwitch is now underway at its facility in Maine.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released data showing U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 620,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in February, with sales reaching 700,000 tons.
Renewables are expected to account for 21 percent of U.S. electricity production this year, increasing to 23 percent in 2022, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released June 8.
The U.S. exported 635,463.4 metric tons of wood pellets in April, down from 667,309 metric tons in March, but up from 595,166.2 metric tons in April 2020, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on June 8.
The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking public input on viable hydrogen demonstrations that can help lower the cost of hydrogen, reduce carbon emissions and local air pollution, create good-paying jobs, and benefit disadvantaged communities.
Bechtel Corp., a U.S.-based EPC and project management company, on June 4 announced a partnership with U.K.-based Drax Group plc to identify opportunities to construct new bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) power plants.
SUNY Cobleskill's rotary gasifier is moving into a new development phase with award funding through a National Science Foundation grant totaling $255,879. The gasifier technology converts waste into biofuels, biopower and soil supplements.
Biomass Secure Power Inc. has signed an MOU with Daichu a Japanese trading company and Pegasus Commodities Ltd. The MOU will help Biomass Power Louisiana LLC secure off-take agreements for its biocoal.
President Biden on May 28 released his proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2022. The budget includes proposed support for biofuels; biorefinery, renewable chemical and biobased product manufacturing; renewable energy; and sustainable aviation fuel.
The latest Drax Electrical Insights Quarterly report, published by Imperial College London, discusses the U.K.'s transition from coal to biomass and the future of carbon-negative bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECSS).
The U.K. Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on May 24 announced 24 project have been selected for phase one of its direct air capture and GHG removal technologies competition. Nearly half of those projects involve biomass.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) announced on May 24 plans to procure a newly built Panamax bulker to transport wood biomass for energy. The company said the planned procurement reflects increased demand for biomass fuels by Japanese power companies.
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