Biomass Energy
ENGIE Signs 10-Year Contract with PepsiCo for 60 GWh of Biomethane in the United Kingdom
The French group will build a biomethane plant in northern England to supply the American manufacturer’s supply chain. The investment would reach $88 million (£70 million).
The EU’s 2030 biomethane target at risk despite 22 Bcm biogas output
Corteva and bp create Etlas to produce one million tonnes of biomass
Gardanne biomass power plant restarts despite criticism over subsidies
Mundi Énergies launches twenty renewable energy hubs in Canada with Haffner Energy
Dalkia commissions low-carbon heating network in Poitiers for €22mn ($23.8mn)
The GPCU PB network, powered 95% by low-carbon sources, spans 13 km and serves 55 buildings, with total public and private funding of €22mn ($23.8mn).
Hydro to close five European extrusion sites to strengthen competitiveness
Norsk Hydro plans to shut down five extrusion plants in Europe in 2026, impacting 730 employees, as part of a restructuring aimed at improving profitability in a pressured market.
Dalkia wins control of Paris district heating network in €15bn, 25-year deal
The City of Paris has awarded Dalkia the concession for its urban heating network, a €15bn contract, ousting long-time operator Engie after a five-year process.
Enerfip acquires Lumo and exceeds 50% market share in France
Enerfip completes its first external growth operation by acquiring Lumo from Société Générale, consolidating its position in France’s energy-focused crowdfunding market.
Enkraft increases pressure on ABO Energy amid contested sale process
Activist fund Enkraft demands governance guarantees as ABO Energy’s founding families prepare a change of control, under an open market listing and KGaA structure that offers limit
Berlin sets subsidised electricity price at €0.05/kWh for heavy industry until 2028
Germany will introduce a capped electricity rate for its most energy-intensive industries to preserve competitiveness amid high power costs.
Buenos Aires raises biofuel prices for the domestic market
Argentina increased regulated prices for ethanol and biodiesel used in mandatory blending, directly impacting the local industry and domestic fuel market.
Ameresco strengthens long-term visibility with $5.1bn order backlog
Ameresco posted a 5% increase in quarterly revenue, supported by stronger project execution and sustained demand for energy infrastructure solutions.
Erex and Samsung C&T Sign MoU to Develop Grid-Scale Energy Storage Projects in Japan
Erex and Samsung C&T announce a partnership to develop grid-scale energy storage projects in Japan. The two companies plan a 50:50 joint venture to deploy large-scale storage insta
Heat deliveries via networks reach 32.3 TWh in 2024, a record for the sector
With a 9.3% increase in one year, district heating networks cross a historic threshold, while cooling networks continue expanding in response to intensifying heatwaves.
Eni phases its biorefineries to 1.65 Mt/y and secures financing
Enilive aligns conversions in Italy, hubs in Asia and U.S. diversification, with rising HVO margins, integrated pretreatment and HVO/SAF offtakes tied to European requirements, sup
ENGIE Solutions secures 25-year contract for district heating network in Bain-de-Bretagne
The Ille-et-Vilaine Departmental Energy Syndicate awarded ENGIE Solutions a €9.5mn ($10.01mn) contract to operate a 4.9 km heating network, scheduled for commissioning in 2027.
John Cockerill and Axens deploy NesaBTF to industrialise residue torrefaction
John Cockerill and Axens launch NesaBTF, an industrial torrefaction technology designed to optimise biomass supply, with targeted ambitions in the growing sustainable aviation fuel
Russia taps into Tajikistan’s rivers and cotton for joint ventures
Moscow strengthens industrial joint ventures with Tajikistan by leveraging hydropower, agriculture, and mining in a strategy based on mutual interest and economic complementarity.
Vietnam proposes tax refunds to boost domestic bioethanol production
Hanoi is preparing a tax relief plan for biofuel producers to support domestic ethanol output ahead of the E10 mandate rollout planned for 2026.

