Bioliquids and syngas from solid biomass for combined heat and power
Biomass residues and such as agro-industrial waste or sewage sludge are a viable resource to produce energy, fuels and chemicals. They are abundant and generally…
Heating with torrefied wood pellets in small-scale biomass boilers
Torrefied wood or biocoal is generally regarded as a bioenergy carrier for co-firing with coal in large scale power plants, nevertheless, some of its…
Bio-based Lubricants from Vegetable Oils
Lubricants are oil-based substances, with a wide industrial application along with some non-industrial use. Lots of refinery products find applications as lubricants, so this…
Promoting biomass heating in non residential buildings
Around half of the energy consumed in Europe is used for our heating and cooling needs. Residential heating generates the most part of this…
Bioenergy stakeholders positions on the Clean Energy Package
Since the publication of the Clean Energy Package on 30 November, many European associations and stakeholders organizations in the energy sector have stated their…
Leaders of Sustainable Biofuels welcome Commission proposal on advanced biofuels to decarbonise the transport sector
30 November 2016, Brussels: Leaders of Sustainable Biofuels (LSB) welcome the European Commission review of the Renewable Energy Directive, which sets the legislative framework…
An integrated bioenergy and aquaculture system in the desert of Abu Dhabi
In Abu Dhabi, a pilot project conducted by Masdar Institute’s Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC) is developing an integrated bioenergy and aquaculture system to…
Italy opens public consultation on the adoption of a bioeconomy strategy
On November 22nd, a public consultation was opened on the adoption of the Italian Bioeconomy Strategy, promoted by the Italian Presidency of Council Ministers.…
Long-term use of biogas digestate stores carbon and enhances soil fertility
Every year, intensive agriculture is directly responsible of 10 to 14 percent of emissions of greenhouse gases globally, therefore developing sustainable farming practices is…
The potential of agricultural residues for biogas in 2030
Biogas is a diverse energy source, suitable as a flexible and storable energy form. Between 2000 and 2013 the production of biogas in Europe…