Aymium announces advanced biocarbon contract for its coal replacement product

Aymium, producer of renewable biocarbon products, announced entering a long-term supply contract for its patented, coal replacement product with Hokuriku Electric Power Company and Nippon Steel Trading. The contract is the largest for advanced biocarbon globally and will support the first large-scale continuous utility use of advanced biocarbon to replace coal in power generation. Read the full article here .

Statistical Report 2021: Pellets – Out Now!

Bioenergy Europe is pleased to announce the release of the 5th chapter from its 2021 Statistical Report. Focusing on the wood pellet sector, The report delivers insight into the latest data of pellet production and consumption trends across Europe and beyond. Not only, it presents recent evolutions in pellet appliances and prices and updates on ENplus® certification scheme market trends, … Read More

Recording (webinar) 20/09/2021: Agricultural Residues Valorisation – Opportunities with Torrefaction

  On 20 September 2021, International Biomass Torrefaction Council, together with World Bioenergy Association, hosted a webinar entitled “Agricultural Residues Valorisation – Opportunities with Torrefaction”.  Over 100 participants were able to learn more about industry, its technology, benefits of torrefied biomass and much more! The webinar was introduced by Cristina Calderon (IBTC), followed by an introductory explanation of agricultural biomass, … Read More

Contributing to carbon neutrality: Net Zero – SUEZ Group and Airex Energy will industrialize an innovative carbon capture solution to restore soil quality and act for the climate

June 15 2021 – SUEZ Group and Airex Energy have formed a partnership in order to provide solutions to regions and industries on their path towards carbon neutrality. The expertise of the two Groups will enable them to industrialize the recovery of biomass residues into biochar (a stable form of organic carbon), which is essential to the resilience, vitality and … Read More

PR: NextFuel signs agreement with Taaleri

(Stockholm, May 3, 2021): NextFuel AB and Taaleri Plc have signed an agreement giving Taaleri the right to license NextFuel’s new torrefaction technology in their planned biocoal project in Joensuu, Finland, and in other future projects. “We are pleased that Taaleri has chosen NextFuel as their technology partner, and we look forward to working closely together with them during this … Read More

Study of Emissions from Domestic Solid-Fuel Stove Combustion in Ireland by Arigna Fuels

A study has been published by Arigna Fuels that explored the emissions from domestic solid fuel stove combustion in Ireland.  Emissions from five solid fuels were quantified using a “conventional” and an Ecodesign stove. PM measurements were obtained using both “hot filter” sampling of the raw flue gas, and sampling of cooled, diluted flue gas using an Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitor and … Read More

Recording of webinar: Torrefaction – opportune time for development

            On 7 April, International Biomass Torrefaction Council co-organised a webinar entitled “Torrefaction: opportune time for development”.  Over 100 participants were able to learn more about industry, its technology, benefits of torrefied biomass and much more! The webinar was introduced by Cristina Calderon (IBTC), followed by an introductory explanation of torrefaction by Michael Wild (IBTC). … Read More

Launch of new white and torrefied pellets production in Valongo, Portugal plant

Portuguese bioenergy company Futerra Torrefaçao e Tecnologia S.A. (Futerra Fuels) has commenced production of white and torrefied pellets in its recently built production plant in Valongo, Portugal. The plant includes 6 torrefaction lines delivered by Yilkins which are embedded in the broader plant set-up developed by Futerra. In the coming months the production of white pellets will be stepwise increased … Read More