Legislation pending in Minnesota aims to classify certain types of woody biomass as carbon free. It would also provide grant funding to a biomass power producer to support the disposal of wood infested by emerald ash borer.
Renewables are expected to account for 25% of U.S. electricity generation this year, increasing to 27% in 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released April 10.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on April 3 issued a Secretarial Memo to establish a “Emergency Situation Determination” that aims to empower the U.S. Forest Service to expedite efforts to reduce wildfire risk on National Forest System lands.
Technology group Wärtsilä has partnered with Brazilian energy company Energetica Suape II S.A to conduct a world-first clean energy trial, which will see ethanol – a biofuel mainly produced from sugarcane – used to generate clean power.
2025 International Biomass Conference & Expo concludes as largest event in a decade and unparalleled industry insights
By BBI International
March 25, 2025
The 2025 International Biomass Conference & Expo, held March 18-20 in Atlanta Georgia, featured of insightful discussions, cutting-edge technology showcases, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
New Zealand-based power producer Genesis Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Carbona to produce torrefied wood pellets, with the potential to replace coal with biomass at Huntly Power Station.
The U.S. DOE’s Office of Indian Energy has extended the deadline to apply for a $25 million funding opportunity that aims to support Tribal energy planning and development. Biomass power and thermal projects are among those eligible for the funding.
Simon Fraser University’s School of Sustainable Energy Engineering program and Corix are partnering to measuring the quality of locally-sourced wood waste and the performance of the Renewable Energy Centre biomass plant.
Ofgem, Great Britain's independent energy regulator, on March 12 issued a statement providing additional details on its investigation into Drax Power Ltd. and how reporting requirements under the U.K. RO apply.
The U.S. EIA currently expects renewables to account for 25% of U.S. electricity generation in 2025, increasing to 27% in 2026, according to the agency’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released March 11.
As of January 2025, Forisk’s wood bioenergy database tracks 387 operating and announced projects related to wood pellets, electricity, combined heat and power, liquid fuels and thermal.
The American Biomass Energy Association announced its support and appreciation for the Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production Executive Order that was released by the White House on March 1st.
Japan-based Renova Inc. on March 3 announced additional delays in the startup of the 49.9-megawatt (MW) Karatsu Biomass Power Plant. The facility is now expected to being operations in September.
Drax Group plc on Feb. 27 released full year 2024 financial results, reporting strong improvement in operational and financial performance for its North American wood pellet segment. Biomass power generation was also up significantly.
Renewable energy company Drax has announced an enhanced approach to deliver on its global sustainability targets and to enhance the way it manages its impact on the climate, nature and people.
px Group, the operator of several critical infrastructure sites in the U.K. and Europe, has announced it has secured an operations and maintenance (O&M) contract for the Tees Renewable Energy Plant (Tees REP).
Renewables are currently expected to account for 25% of U.S. electricity generation in 2025, increasing to 27% in 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Feb. 11.
In the past five years, Ag-Grid Energy’s five operating waste-to-energy facilities have produced 40 gigawatt hours of renewable electricity by processing 100 million gallons of cow manure and 100 million gallons of food waste.
The U.K. government on Feb. 10 announced it will move forward with a short-term support mechanism for large-scale biomass generators. The subsidies will provide support for Drax Group plc’s four biomass units post-2027.
Wellons has announced it will supply two 12-megawatt (MW) thermal oil heaters to Société en Commandite Onimiskiw Opitciwan (SCOO). The boilers will be part of SCOO’s new biomass cogeneration plant.
Japan-based Renova Inc. on Feb. 5 announced that the 75-megawatt (MW) that the Omaezakikou Biomass Power Plant began operations on Jan. 29. The facility is fueled by wood pellets and palm kernel shells (PKS).
The IPCC’s methodology has been reviewed and reaffirmed multiple times since its development in 1995, most recently in 2019. Importantly, it is set independently of industry, by the scientists of the IPCC and governments, according to the U.K. REA.
South Korea in late 2024 announced it will end subsidies for new biomass energy projects and existing state-owned facilities that co-fire imported biomass starting in 2025 and phase out subsidies privately owned facilities starting in 2026.
USDA Rural Development on Jan. 21 announced the launch of a new Clean Energy website that aims to support the expanded use of biomass, wind, solar, hydropower and geothermal energy in rural power production.
Reps. Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., and David Valadao, R-Calif., have introduced the Agricultural Environmental Stewardship Act of 2025 to extend the Section 48 investment tax credit (ITC) for qualified biogas properties.
Renewables are expected to account for 25% of U.S. electricity generation in 2025, increasing to 27% in 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Jan. 14.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd. (JAPEX) on Jan. 6 announced the Chofu Biomass Power Plant commenced commercial operations on Dec. 30. The 74.95-megawatt (MW) facility is fueled with 100% imported wood pellets.
Treasury and the IRS on Jan. 7 released final rules for the 45Y and 48E clean electricity investment and production tax credits created by the IRA. The ABC and ABEA are criticizing the rules for their treatment of biogas- and biomass-based power.
Japan-based Renova Inc. on Dec. 27 announced that the Tokushima Tsuda Biomass Power Plant has resumed operations following the completion of an improvement project. The 74.8-MW facility is fueled by wood pellets and palm kernel shells.
U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 860,000 tons of densified biomass fuels in September, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 900,000 tons during the month.
Advertisement
@ Copyright 2025 - BBI International - All rights reserved.