The USDA’s Rural Business Cooperative Service on Jan. 14 sent a letter to agency staff implementing a 90-day administrative pause on the acceptance, processing and awarding of loan note guarantees for biodigester projects.
EnviTec Biogas on Jan. 21 announced the newly completed biogas and gas upgrading plant in in Soncino near Cremona, Italy, is feeding now 237 Nm³/h (250 Sm³/h) of biomethane into the public gas grid.
The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board on Jan. 22 unanimously adopted regulations implementing a Clean Transportation Fuel Program, making New Mexico the fourth U.S. state to adopt a clean fuel standard.
ENGIE announced on Jan. 21 a 10-year biomethane purchase agreement (BPA) with PepsiCo U.K., the first of its kind for the U.K. food and drink industry and a first for PepsiCo across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Anaergia Inc., through its subsidiary Anaergia S.r.l., has been awarded project contracts for Andujar and Arjona with D.B. Andalucia, a special purpose company developing projects in the renewable sector in Spain.
Viridi Energy on Jan. 14 announced the successful sale of its first investment tax credits (ITCs) under Section 48 related to Viridi’s landfill gas-to-RNG project at Magnolia Landfill in Baldwin County, Alabama.
Waga Energy has been awarded financial aid of C$15 million ($10.8 million) from Quebec's Ministry of Economy, Innovation, and Energy for its renewable natural gas (RNG) production project at the Hébertville-Station landfill site in Quebec.
The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission in late 2025 adopted new regulations that will require more of the state’s municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills to install gas collection and control systems.
EverGen Infrastructure Corp. on Jan. 16 announced that the 20-year biomethane purchase agreement previously entered into between FortisBC Energy Inc. and EverGen’s wholly owned subsidiary, Fraser Valley Biogas Ltd., is now in effect.
CHAR Technologies Ltd. on Jan. 14 announced The BMI Group has committed C$10 million toward the development of the Espanola biocarbon project, which is expected to have the capacity to produce 50,000 metric tons of biocarbon annually.
Lane County, in partnership with Emerald People’s Utility District, has selected Waga Energy to build, own, operate, and maintain a renewable natural gas (RNG) production unit at the Short Mountain Landfill in Eugene, Oregon.
The U.S. EPA on Jan. 15 released data showing nearly 23.25 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in 2025, down more than 8% when compared to 2024.
A coalition of 34 environmental groups on Jan. 14 filed a rulemaking petition with the USDA to make manure anaerobic digestion projects ineligible to receive grants or loans under the Rural Energy for America Program.
Hillsborough County has selected Waga Energy to build, own, operate, and maintain an RNG production unit at the Southeast County Landfill in Lithia, Florida. When in operation, the plant will be able to produce up to 610,000 MMBtu of RNG per year.
SkyNRG announced a key milestone for Project Wigeon, a planned sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in Eastern Washington, after securing environmental approvals from the Washington State Department of Ecology and Walla Walla County.
Renewables are currently expected to account for more than 26% of U.S. electricity generation in 2026, expanding to 28% in 2027, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Jan. 13.
The American Biogas Council on Jan. 8 announced the results of its annual board election. Five directors were re-elected, and one new director—Jessica Linville, senior project manager at Tetra Tech—has joined the board.
The U.S. House of Representatives on Jan. 8 voted 397 to 28 in favor of an appropriations package that includes language on biomass energy and sustainability. Reports accompanying the legislation include guidance on SREs and SAF.
Agenda released for 19th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo
By BBI International
January 09, 2026
Biomass Magazine has released the agenda for the 19th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo, scheduled for March 31-April 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Southern California Gas Co. is now accepting RNG produced at the new WM Simi Valley RNG Facility into its pipeline system, marking the first time SoCalGas has interconnected a landfill-based RNG site with its infrastructure.
Capstone Green Energy Holdings Inc. on Jan. 7 announced completing the installation of its 6.6-MW CHP microturbine system at a facility in North Carolina that will use pyrolysis to produce biogas from swine waste.
Ameresco Inc. on Jan. 6 announced it achieved operation of a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility located at the Republic Service’s Upper Rock Island County Landfill in East Moline, Illinois, in December.
EnviTec Biogas on Dec. 11 announced it has signed three new contracts with first-time customers in Germany for EnviThan gas upgrading projects. The new projects are located in Bavaria, Bremen and Saxony-Anhalt.
Aemetis Inc. on Dec. 30 announced that its Aemetis Biogas LLC subsidiary received funds from the sale of $17 million of federal clean energy tax credits, including a Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit and a Section 48 Investment Tax Credit.
Evonik has won two legal disputes, unquestionably securing European Union and U.S. patent rights for the company’s pioneering 3-stage biogas upgrading process with SEPURAN Green membranes.
IFM Investors on Dec. 18 announced the formation of Mobius Renewables, a new global, vertically integrated low carbon fuels platform established to accelerate the development, production, distribution and commercialization of biomethane.
Wicomico County has selected Waga Energy to build, own, operate, and maintain an RNG production unit at the Newland Park Landfill in Salisbury, Maryland. When in operation, the plant will provide more than 210,000 MMBtu of RNG per year.
Vanguard Renewables has opened a new anaerobic digestion and advanced depackaging facility in River Falls, Wisconsin, that provides food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, and processors with a sustainable way to recycle food waste.
The U.S. EPA on Dec. 18 released data showing 1.78 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in November, down from 2.05 billion generated during the same month of 2024. Total RIN generation for the first 11 months of 2025 reached 21.11 billion.
Ductor Americas, Inc. and Weaver Brothers Eggs announced the RNG and organic fertilizer project under development in Darke County, Ohio, has received its permit to Install and Operate, issued by the Ohio Department of Agricultur.
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