Methane news (page 7)

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  4 September 2024

  Hycamite Launches Europe's Largest Methane-Splitting Plant in Finland

  The plant produces low-carbon hydrogen and high-quality carbon, using 13% of the energy of electrolysis. It supports decarbonization and offers scalable, custom solutions for emission reduction.
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  8 August 2024

  Redexis Invests €5.5M to Upgrade Almazán Biomethane Facility

  The upgraded facility will produce 20 GWh of biomethane annually, powering 3,170 homes by Dec 2024. This supports sustainable energy, rural growth, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
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  1 August 2024

  Verdalia acquires four biomethane plants in northern Italy

  The plants, operational by Q2 2026, will produce 230 GWh of biomethane annually, eliminating 53,000 tons of CO2 emissions. ESG consultants Healthy Business Advisory will partner on the projects.
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  21 June 2024

  Heygaz Biomethane to Acquire Ormonde Organics

  The acquisition includes two anaerobic digestion plants and a planned third facility. The current management will stay. The deal awaits Irish regulatory approval.
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  28 May 2024

  TerraX and SWEN Capital Partners Invest 100M€ in Italian Biomethane Projects

  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.
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  28 May 2024

  RWE Plans Hydrogen-Ready Gas Turbine in Germany

  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.

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  21 May 2024

  Verdalia Bioenergy to Acquire 7 Biomethane Plants in Italy

  The acquisition includes 7 plants in Brescia with 190 GWh capacity, expanding Verdalia's European presence. The plants process animal residues and agricultural by-products, reducing 65,000 tonnes of emissions annually.
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  21 May 2024

  Hitachi and Asco to Supply CO2 Liquefaction Plant for Swiss Energy Project

  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.
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  16 April 2024

  BIOGEST and INA Group Partner on Biomethane Plant in Croatia

  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.
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  15 April 2024

  INA Invests €98M in Croatia's Green Energy: Biomethane and Hydrogen Plants

  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.
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  6 February 2024

  NextChem and ENGIE to Develop Biomethane Technology from Biomass Waste

  The cooperation aims to optimize, integrate, and commercialize a process to produce synthetic methane from dry biomass waste, supporting the transition to a zero-carbon industry.
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  17 January 2024

  Hycamite Begins Construction of Customer Sample Facility in Finland

  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.
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  16 October 2023

  Cepsa to Develop Biomethane Plants from Agricultural and Livestock Waste

  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.
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  5 September 2023

  Ren-Gas E-Methane Project in Kotka Begins Environmental Impact Assessment

  The project will produce renewable e-methane and hydrogen, using CO2 capture and green hydrogen, with waste heat aiding district heating. Public review of the EIA is open until October 3, 2023.
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  31 August 2023

  Bilfinger and Reverion Partner on Sustainable Biogas Facilities

  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.
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  24 August 2023

  Biokraft Launches World's Largest Bio-LNG Liquefaction Unit, Doubling Production Capacity

  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.
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  27 July 2023

  VARO Secures $165M Green Loan for Biogas Expansion

  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.
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  26 July 2023

  HAROPA PORT and Engie to Build Major Renewable Fuels Platform in Le Havre, France

  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.
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  7 June 2023

  TotalEnergies Boosts SAF Production in Grandpuits

  Grandpuits site doubles SAF capacity to 285,000 tons and adds an 80 GWh biomethane unit, maintaining 250 jobs. Bioplastic project with Corbion discontinued.
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  18 April 2023

  Hazer to licence methane‑pyrolysis plant in Japan with Chubu Electric and Chiyoda

  Japanese utilities and engineering group to develop a hydrogen and graphitic‑carbon plant in Nagoya region; initial 10,000 tpa with scope to scale to 50–100k tpa under a licence and catalyst supply deal.
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  9 March 2023

  Nordic Ren-Gas and Etelä-Savon Energia Advance Mikkeli Power-to-Gas Project

  The Mikkeli Power-to-Gas plant will produce renewable methane, hydrogen, and district heat, aiming for commercial production by 2026.
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  1 March 2023

  Nordic Ren-Gas Expands Kotka Project Threefold

  Kotka's Power-to-Gas project advances with a new agreement, aiming for production by 2026, leveraging local resources for renewable methane, hydrogen, and district heating.
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  25 January 2023

  Lahti Energia and Ren-Gas Partner on Lahti Power-to-Gas Project

  The Lahti Power-to-Gas project aims to produce renewable methane and hydrogen, with commercial production targeted for 2026, enhancing energy security and reducing emissions.
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  19 January 2023

  Arkema and ENGIE Sign Major Biomethane Supply Agreement

  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.
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  12 January 2023

  TotalEnergies Launches Largest Anaerobic Digestion Unit in France

  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.
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  12 January 2023

  TotalEnergies Launches France's Largest Biogas Unit

  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.
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  17 October 2022

  Eni Explores Third Bio-Refinery in Livorno

  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.
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  6 April 2022

  Jacobs to design greasy- and food-waste treatment at PUB’s Changi Water Reclamation Plant

  New greasy-waste and food-waste facilities will co-digest with sludge to raise biogas yield for onsite power and lower the water treatment carbon footprint.
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  30 March 2022

  Kotkan Energia and Nordic Ren-Gas Launch Feasibility Study for €100M Green Hydrogen Project in Kotka

  The project aims to produce renewable methane and hydrogen, replacing fossil fuels in transport and supporting carbon-neutral district heating in Kotka. Completion is expected by 2026.
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  3 March 2022

  SkyNRG's Project Wigeon: Expanding SAF Production in the U.S.

  SkyNRG's Project Wigeon aims to produce 50 million gallons of SAF annually in Washington, supplying major West Coast airports with support from Boeing and other partners.