The Biotechnology Industry Organization applauded Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack's announcement on July 26 of four new BCAP project areas in six states that are expected to generate as many as 3,400 jobs in rural areas.
The EERC's Biomass '11: Renewable Power, Fuels, and Chemicals Conference welcomed over 250 attendees from 28 states, Washington, D.C., and 11 foreign countries, to discuss bioenergy trends, opportunities, economics and technological developments.
Three Dimensional Timberlands LLC is devoting its resources to the development of biomass pyrolysis facilities to produce biochar and bio-oil in Oregon, as well as ensuring the sustainable woody feedstock to supply them.
A National Wood-To-Energy Roadmap released recently by 25x'25, makes clear the benefits and necessity of utilizing available biomass in forestlands to achieve national renewable goals, including its own goal of 25 percent renewables by 2025.
Just weeks after representatives in the House Energy and Commerce Committee introduced legislation pushing for more time dedicated to fixing the Maximum Achievable Control Technology rules, the Senate has fallen in line and crafted a similar bill.
DP CleanTech is rapidly building its operations in Poland, having recognized that high-quality manufacturing and professional skills are readily available to support rapid growth in the global waste-to-energy industry.
Wolverine Power Corp.'s proposed 600-megawatt (MW) power plant planned for Rogers City, Mich., has received its final air permit from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
Though there are programs and policies in place to help support the developing U.S. biogas industry, the playing field for biogas and other renewables is not level, according to the ABC, which held a webinar to address this issue and others.
Following an event-free 30-day appeal window on its air permit, Rentech Inc. now has the final and nonappealable permit in place for its $255 million 55-megawatt biomass power plant proposed for Port St. Joe, Fla.
A biomass power plant proposed near Makeni, Sierra Leone in Africa, would provide electricity for an ethanol refinery, as well as about 20 percent of the country's national grid. The project is expected to be in operation by 2013.
Further expanding its global portfolio, equipment provider Metso Corp. will supply a combined-heat-and-power (CHP) system to a Fortum Power operation in Latvia, and another in Finland. The plants are scheduled to commence operation in 2013.
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development has awarded $4.2 million in grants and loans to 10 alternative energy projects in six counties, four of which are biomass and biogas projects.
The NEBTWG is encouraging members of the biomass industry to submit their thoughts on the economic and environmental benefits of biomass energy in Vermont, so that biomass will be included in the state's Comprehensive Energy Plan.
A second biomass power proposal has emerged in the town of Klamath Falls, Ore., following the announcement that Iberdrola Renewables will amend its power plant proposal for the community from natural gas to biomass feedstock.
The U.S. EPA has ruled that it will maintain its proposal to defer biomass from the Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule for three years while the agency further studies the science and policy of regulating biomass energy.
The Netherlands has made clear its intent to eventually mandate cofiring of biomass at all coal-fired power stations, and has indicated it will begin with cofiring obligations on power producers with possible obligations on power suppliers.
The Berlin Station biomass project in New Hampshire is officially off the table as a result of financial uncertainty created by project opponents, according to the project developers.
The Florida Public Service Commission has approved construction of a $600 million waste-to-energy plant that will be co-located with the Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority's existing 63-megawatt (MW) facility.
Report says biomass crops can enhance anaerobic digestion.
As demand increases, wood pellets could be the next global commodity.
Germany expedites elimination of nuclear power and increases focus on biomass.
The U.S.'s potential for CHP from biogas has attracted a European technology manufacturer.
NAFO intervenes in Tailoring Rule lawsuit.
Development of large-scale biomass gasification in the U.S. is in between demonstration and commercial scale, but a few companies are overcoming the challenges to make large-scale projects happen.
The nation's two largest waste-to-energy companies discuss how they have reduced emissions and increased efficiencies.
A 2009 NREL assessment of biomass combustion and gasification technologies may not have spurred rapid commercial development, but it has encouraged state investment in demonstration projects.
India's biomass gasification sector is growing by leaps and bounds, seemingly at all levels, and it's raising hope for the establishment of electricity in rural villages.
Wood-to-energy from sustainably managed forests can provide net-zero carbon emission or even positive carbon sequestration if the woody biomass stock is not depleted or grows over time.
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