Author Archive for Jim Lane
Is Biomass combustion zero-carbon? UK report says no.
In the UK, the national Sustainable Building Association AECB has published the findings of its commissioned report that claims that policies assuming biomass energy is zero-carbon or ‘green’ are leading to additional carbon emissions in the UK rather than reducing them.
Nick Grant , co-author of ‘The Green Electricity Illusion said, “There is a lot of [...]
Greenfield Energy files for air permit for 63 MW biomass power project in Texas
In Texas, Greenfield Energy has filed for an air quality permit from the state Commission on Environmental Quality for a 63MW biomass power plant it wants to build in Greenfield, however the final site of the plant has not yet been decided. If approved to be built in Greenville, the new plant would use the [...]
Global Greenstream proposes biomass-to-steam power plant in California
In California, Global Greenstream Inc. plans to build a biomass-to-steam power plant at Aera Energy LLC’s Belridge oilfield near Bakersfield and has submitted an application with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for approval of the project.
The facility will replace Aera Energy’s current fossil fuel-based steam production and will save an estimated 348,000 [...]
Ireland poultry producers squabble over biomass plant, and impact on poultry economics
In Ireland, poultry producers are complaining that they will no longer be competitive with poultry producers in Northern Ireland because the biomass power station under development there will significantly reduce operational costs for those in the north. The project under development will fulfill 30% of Northern Ireland’s renewable energy requirements.
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Acciona connects 16MW waste straw-to-energy plant to national grid
In Spain, Acciona has connected its second waste straw-to-energy facility to the national grid. The 16MW plant at Briviesca will burn around 102,000 metric tons of straw a year from 100 farmers and 38 companies based in Castilla y Leon. The local energy agency Ente Regional de la Energia contributed 15% of the capital towards [...]
SmurfitKappa commissions 140MW biomass power plant in France
In France, paper manufacturer SmurfitKappa has commissioned a 140MW biomass power plant at its paper mill in Biganos, near Bordeaux in southwest France with French energy company Dalkia. The $168 million project will supply 69MW of power to the national grid while the remainder will be used by the paper mill.
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Easterday Ranches, Easterday Farms contribute $225K to anaerobic digester research
In Washington state, Easterday Ranches and Easterday Farms have donated $225,000 to support research being conducted in the to Washington State University Tri-Cities’ Bioproducts, Sciences and Engineering Laboratory. The donation, to be given over three years, will pay for an Easterday Graduate Research Fellow to focus on the anaerobic digestion of wastes such as those [...]
Greater London Authority OKs 12 MW wood biomass plant
In the UK, the Greater London Authority has approved the construction of a 12MW waste wood biomass energy plant in Enfield, North London. The $69.4 million facility will also produce 10MW of heat using the 60,000 tonnes of waste wood obtained from local construction and demolition industries. All waste suppliers are said to be located [...]
The Last Word: “Objective and reliable information about biomass technologies and fuels.”
Rick Handley, organizer of Biomass Boot Camps: “The purpose is to provide information for facility owners and managers who are looking for objective and reliable information about biomass technologies and fuels, the questions they have about development, and we are bringing together local experts to provide that information.”
Vail looks to biomass to utilize dying pine trees
In Colorado, the city of Vail is exploring the development of a biomass power facility to utilize the dead and dying pine trees in the region. Thanks to the mountain pine beetle, 80% of Vail’s lodge pole pines are expected to die within the next four years. Due to the contagiousness of the disease, city [...]
