Methane news

• RWE Plans Hydrogen-Ready Gas Turbine in Germany

  28 May 2024

  Energy

  

  A hydrogen-ready gas turbine with 800 MW capacity is planned in Werne, Germany, aiming for completion by 2030. An Italian-Spanish consortium is handling the planning.
• TerraX and SWEN Capital Partners Invest 100M€ in Italian Biomethane Projects

  28 May 2024

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The joint venture will build over 10 biomethane projects in Italy, aiming to cut transport emissions and reduce chemical fertilizer use. SWIFT 2 fund raised €580M, focusing on renewable gas and hydrogen.
• Hitachi and Asco to Supply CO2 Liquefaction Plant for Swiss Energy Project

  21 May 2024

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  A new plant will capture and liquefy CO2 from a Swiss biogas facility, reducing emissions and fossil CO2 reliance. The liquid CO2 will be used in various industrial and commercial applications.
• BIOGEST and INA Group Partner on Biomethane Plant in Croatia

  16 April 2024

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  A biomethane plant in Sisak will use BIOGEST's PowerRing technology to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy and organic fertilizer, aiding Croatia's green energy transition.
• INA Invests €98M in Croatia's Green Energy: Biomethane and Hydrogen Plants

  15 April 2024

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  Two new plants in Croatia will produce green hydrogen and biomethane by 2026, aiding the green transition. Projects include solar power integration and potential geothermal energy exploration.

• Hycamite Begins Construction of Customer Sample Facility in Finland

  17 January 2024

  Base chemistryBiobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The facility will demonstrate methane-splitting technology, producing hydrogen and carbon without greenhouse gases. It will have a capacity of 2,000 tons of hydrogen and 6,000 tons of carbon annually.
• Cepsa to Develop Biomethane Plants from Agricultural and Livestock Waste

  16 October 2023

  Biobased & Circular

  

  By 2030, 15 biomethane plants will manage 4 TWh/year, reducing CO2 emissions by 728,000 tons annually. This supports green hydrogen production, sustainable mobility, and rural economic development.
• Bilfinger and Reverion Partner on Sustainable Biogas Facilities

  31 August 2023

  Base chemistryBiobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The partnership aims to market and scale innovative biogas technology, enhancing efficiency, storage, and CO2 capture, with Bilfinger aiding in converting existing plants post-pilot phase.
• Biokraft Launches World's Largest Bio-LNG Liquefaction Unit, Doubling Production Capacity

  24 August 2023

  Base chemistryBiobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The new plant in Södertörn delivered its first 34 tons of bio-LNG, enough for 50,000 km of truck travel. The project, costing SEK 330M, will enter regular production by year-end.
• VARO Secures $165M Green Loan for Biogas Expansion

  27 July 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The $165M green loan will refinance the acquisition of a biogas facility, doubling its capacity by 2026. The loan aligns with UN SDGs and meets stringent ESG criteria.
• HAROPA PORT and Engie to Build Major Renewable Fuels Platform in Le Havre, France

  26 July 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  Two projects will produce biomethane, e-kerosene, e-naphtha, and e-hydrogen using local biomass and CO₂. Scheduled for 2027, they aim to cut CO₂ emissions and support shipping and air transport.
• TotalEnergies Boosts SAF Production in Grandpuits

  7 June 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  Grandpuits site doubles SAF capacity to 285,000 tons and adds an 80 GWh biomethane unit, maintaining 250 jobs. Bioplastic project with Corbion discontinued.
• Arkema and ENGIE Sign Major Biomethane Supply Agreement

  19 January 2023

  Biobased & CircularPolymers

  

  The agreement supplies 300 GWh/year of renewable biomethane, reducing the carbon footprint of Arkema's bio-based materials and supporting sustainable energy in France.
• TotalEnergies Launches Largest Anaerobic Digestion Unit in France

  12 January 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The BioBéarn unit in Mourenx converts 220,000 tons of organic waste into 160 GWh of biomethane and 200,000 tons of digestate annually, supporting local growth and reducing CO2 emissions by 32,000 tons.
• TotalEnergies Launches France's Largest Biogas Unit

  12 January 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  BioBéarn in Mourenx converts 220,000 tons of organic waste into 160 GWh of biomethane and 200,000 tons of digestate annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 32,000 tons and supporting local sustainable growth.
• Eni Explores Third Bio-Refinery in Livorno

  17 October 2022

  Base chemistryBiobased & CircularRefineryEnergy

  

  Eni is studying the feasibility of a new bio-refinery in Livorno, focusing on hydrogenated biofuel production, leveraging existing infrastructure, and aiming for decarbonization and employment stability.
• INA Biorefinery Secures EU Funding in Sisak

  12 July 2021

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The Croatian Recovery and Resilience Plan, worth HRK 48.7 billion, includes HRK one billion for developing an advanced bioethanol plant in Sisak, funded by European and domestic sources.
• INA Seeks Strategic Investment Status for Biorefinery Project

  23 June 2020

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  Despite challenges, the company advances its Sisak site transformation, focusing on bioethanol from biomass. Key steps include tech agreements, miscanthus trials, and EU funding applications.
• Pöyry to Provide EPCM Services for Gasum's Biogas Plant Expansion in Turku

  31 July 2018

  Biobased & Circular

  

  The project will expand and modernize the Topinoja biogas plant, adding biogas upgrading and liquefaction. Completion is expected in 2019, enhancing biogas production and circular economy solutions.
• Eastern Denmark's Largest Biogas Plant Commissioned

  18 June 2018

  Biobased & Circular

  

  The new plant converts industrial residues into bio-natural gas and fertilizer, supporting circular economy and significant carbon savings. It will produce 8 million cubic meters of gas annually.
• QUARTERBACK for LIFE Wins 2017 VNCI Responsible Care Award

  20 June 2017

  Biobased & Circular

  

  The QUARTERBACK for LIFE project converts crude glycerine into biogas, reducing CO2 emissions by 25% and enhancing energy efficiency through innovative anaerobic digestion and utility modifications.
• H2V Product to Build Green Hydrogen Plant in Port-Jérôme, Creating 180 Jobs by 2022

  7 June 2017

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  The plant will use water electrolysis to produce hydrogen and methane, reducing CO2 emissions. Half of the €450M investment is for production equipment, aiming for technology transfer and future expansion.
• Novo Nordisk and Novozymes Residues to be Converted into Biogas

  23 March 2017

  Biobased & Circular

  

  A new biogas plant in Kalundborg will convert 300,000 tonnes of biomass annually, reducing CO2 by 17,000 tonnes and creating 15-20 jobs. The plant will be operational by spring 2018.