bioenergy production News
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Don’t wait to produce renewable energy sustainably, urges IUCN
A hands-on guide to producing bioenergy without harming the environment was launched today by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to coincide with the World Future Energy summit in Abu Dhabi. Biofuels are on the agenda of the Summit, the largest meeting of the renewable energy industry this year. IUCN’s publication, Implementing Sustainable Bioenergy Production: a ...
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Call for Papers: Energy from Biomass and Waste London
"Don't Waste Waste" - Deadline for abstract submissions: September 30, 2010 The 2nd international exhibition and conference "energy from biomass and waste" (EBW UK) will be held on January 25 to 26, 2011 in London. Under the tagline "Don't waste Waste" the event shows how waste and biomass as domestically available resources can be utilised to reduce emissions, save money and generate extra ...
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EU opens consultation for sustainable bioenergy policy post 2020
The European Commission has opened a public consultation to inform its bioenergy policy for the period 2020 to 2030, which could include anincreased role for waste-to-energy production. The new policy will lay out theEU’s long term priorities, and identify the biomass sources and production processes that should be prioritised in the coming years. The consultation primarily addresses ...
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Additional support for UK energy from waste projects
The UK government announced additional funding of GBP 10 million for anaerobic digestion and waste infrastructure and a continued increase of GBP 8 per tonne per year to the standard rate of landfill tax up to 2013. These measures will encourage investment in sustainable waste management and will enable over 850,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent savings to be made each year. The 'Energy ...
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Experience World Bioenergy, 29-31 May 2012
As an editorial representative of one of the trade journals/media serving the international bioenergy sector, Elmia and Svebio invite you to experience, first hand, the “heat and power” of this 6th edition of World Bioenergy (http://www.elmia.se/wb). More than 4,000 bioenergy pros from 50 countries visited World Bioenergy 2010, as exhibition visitors to the 200 exhibitors and as ...
By Elmia AB
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Study shows bioenergy benefits for rural poor
Bioenergy, when produced on a small-scale in local communities, can play a significant role in rural development in poor countries, according to a new report jointly published by FAO and the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID). The study, “Small Scale Bioenergy Initiatives: Brief Description and Preliminary Lessons on Livelihood Impacts from Case Studies in Latin America, Asia ...
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How to optimise the use of bioenergy for Europe’s climate efforts
Bioenergy can substantially reduce Europe's greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to achieving the EU's renewable energy target, says a new report by the European Environment Agency. Such benefits, however, can only be realised if policy and economic incentives are in place to minimise the potential negative impacts of bioenergy production. The report 'Maximising the environmental benefits of ...
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Vyborgskaya Cellulose and Ekman & Co collaborate on the world's largest wood pellet plant
Vyborgskaya Cellulose is building the world's largest wood pellet plant at its facility in Russia near the border with Finland. Production capacity will be over 900,000 tons per year. Construction of the plant is underway and production is planned to start in the third quarter of this year.Vyborgskaya Cellulose has appointed Ekman & Co to be its exclusive sales agent. In addition to sales, ...
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Global potential for bioenergy sufficient to meet global energy demand
A position paper by World Bioenergy Association (WBA) based on a report by the Department of Energy and Technology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) shows that the global potential to produce biomass for energy in a sustainable way is sufficient to meet global energy demand. The estimated potential for bioenergy production is 1135 – 1 548 EJ (ExaJoule) in 2050, based on ...
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Energy from Biomass and Waste UK (EBW UK) Call for Papers
Energy from Biomass and Waste UK (EBW UK) International Conference & Exhibition on Bioenergy Production, Energy and Materials Recovery from Waste January 26 - 27, 2010, Royal Horticultural Halls, London, UK www.ebw-uk.comCall for PapersDeadline for submissions: June 30, 2009You can now submit abstracts for the EBW UK 2010 technical program and workshops.The conference focuses on: -- biomass ...
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Sustainable bioenergy feedstock production systems
The synopsis for this grant opportunity is detailed below, following this paragraph. This synopsis contains all of the updates to this document that have been posted as of 06/02/2010 . If updates have been made to the opportunity synopsis, update information is provided below the synopsis. If you would like to receive notifications of changes to the grant opportunity click send me change ...
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Climate protection and energy efficiency with raw material waste
At this year’s “waste to energy” event representatives from environmental departments, municipal waste management officers, and industry specialists can obtain comprehensive information on sustainable waste disposal and production of bioenergy. The international exhibition and conference takes place for the fourth time at the Bremen Exhibition Center on Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 December 2008. ...
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Sustainable Bioenergy And Bioproducts Challenge Area Announces $21 Million In Funding
On May 18, 2016, USDA announced $21 million in funding to support the development of regional systems for bioenergy and biobased products. The funding is provided through AFRI's Sustainable Bioenergy and Bioproducts (SBEBP) Challenge Area, an initiative of the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), and is available to applicants in the following priority areas. Regional ...
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Biofuels could increase food production, says report
Planting biofuel crops in Africa need not damage capacity to grow food and could even enhance food security, according to a controversial review prepared for the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA). The report, with case studies on six countries in East, West and southern Africa, concludes that bioenergy production can expand across the continent and provide income and energy to ...
By SciDev.Net
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American company finds global customers in Sweden
Bioenergy technology is not the only thing to be showcased in Jönköping, Sweden during the World Bioenergy Fair from 25-27 May 2010. Access to world markets will also be on offer. “At the same fair two years ago we made a breakthrough in a new business segment with a brand we represent,” says Morgan Ramstedt, CEO of S&H Teknik AB. S&H Teknik is a subsidiary of ...
By Elmia AB
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World Bioenergy is a tradition for Advantage Austria – no fewer than 12 companies will share its stand
World Bioenergy in Jönköping is a tradition for the Embassy of Austria. “We’ve participated every time since the beginning in 2004,” comments the embassy’s commercial attaché, Dietmar Schwank. “This year we have a stand of 130 square metres, and are thereby the largest exhibiting embassy at the fair.” “We’re bringing twelve ...
By Elmia AB
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HPD Awarded Design-Build Project for Abengoa Bioenergy in Rotterdam, The Netherlands
BILBAO, Spain, June 23, 2008 – HPD has been awarded the design-build project for the evaporation system for Abengoa Bioenergy’s new bioethanol plant in the port of Rottderdam in the Netherlands. The new facility will produce 480 million litres (126 million gallons) renewable fuel per year and will be one of the single largest production sites in Europe.The stillage evaporation system supplied by ...
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Bruks AB has dual sites at World Bioenergy to showcase their products
Bruks has been exhibiting on the World Bioenergy since the start of the show back in 2004, and 2012 will be no exception! As on previous shows, Bruks will have dual sites. “Since 2004, the bioenergy sector has shown a solid growth with an equally strong impact on our business. The revenue produced from this segment has grown significantly,” says Ola Galfvensjö, Manager Mobile ...
By Elmia AB
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Getting the most out of Europe`s bioenergy potential
Developing new bioenergy crops needs to take account of the environmental risks associated with large-scale bioenergy production, says the report. Energy crops are expected to use more of Europe's farmlands over the years to come and environmental limits will be needed to avoid damaging impacts on the environment overall. Soaring energy prices and strong political support are driving the ...
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World Bioenergy 2014 – Three Days With the Spotlight on Bioenergy
World Bioenergy is the leading global meeting place for everyone in the bioenergy sector – a focal point that is so much more than a trade fair. The world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers are present, and this year’s edition of World Bioenergy offers a multitude of interesting conferences, field trips and workshops under the slogan “Taking You from Know How to Show ...
By Elmia AB
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