NIST: Crude 'Oil' from Pig Manure
US - After studying crude oil from pig manure, NIST's (National Institute of Standards and Technology) chemists have come to a series of conclusions, one of them being that it "smells...

McCain Foods Makes Investment in Biogas Project
UK - McCain Foods has reported that 10% of its electrical needs will be provided by a new anaerobic lagoon.

Force Aims to Put Food/Fuel Back in Mouths of Hungry
US - A new campaign was launched today by a collaboration of 20 organisations collectively campaigning for the US Congress to reconsider the nations food-for-fuel policies and encourage...

World's Largest Biogas Plant Receives Permit
GERMANY - In late May, biogas plant manufacturer WELtec BioPower GmbH from Vechta in northern Germany, was granted a building permit for the world‘s largest biogas plant to date with...

Smoke-free Biogas the Latest Rage
INDIA - According to P.S. Raju, who is promoting biogas plants for cooking, it is possible to save abating fossil fuels and cook absolutely smoke-free with biogas.

Increase in Biofuel Production Called for
IRELAND - ENERGY minister Eamon Ryan has called for a boost in Irish biofuel production as a Sunday Independent investigation reveals that several firms, including One51, are receiving...

UK Funds to Help Develop Biodiversity Study
UK - Defra today welcomed a preliminary report on the global value of biodiversity presented to the Convention on Biological Diversity in Bonn, and announced UK funding to help develop...

New Plant for Southern Germany
GERMANY - Work is set to begin next month on the construction of a biogas plant in Southern Germany.

Sweden: A Glimpse into a Sustainable Future
STOCKHOLM - In the global fight against climate change, Swedish answers include a train powered by cattle-derived gas and household cooking heaters fueled by waste water.

Environmental Impact Can be Lessened in Pig Production
DENMARK - A more efficient use of nitrogen on pig farms and pig feed with digestion-promoting qualities can help reduce the effect on the environment when farmers produce pigs, according...

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute International Renewable Energy Conference and Exhibition
IRELAND - The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, is one of the world's leading providers of scientific research and services to government, non-governmental and commercial organi...

No Permits Refused Over Emissions
UK - It could be several years before pig and poultry farmers near sensitive sites know if they have a secure future. But for now, their IPPC applications have been granted and they...

U.S. Farm Bill to Aid Cellulosic Ethanol Production
Washington, D.C. - The US recently passed a farm bill that includes US $1 billion in funds for renewable energy programs and new feedstock production for bioenergy, reports Renewable...

BIOGAS NORD Expands Capital for Internationalization and Innovation
GERMANY - BIOGAS NORD AG is to increase its capital in order to further implement its strategy of internationalization and technological innovation.

International Energy Hire “Algae-to-Biofuels” Expert
VANCOUVER, CANADA - International Energy, Inc., a developer of leading-edge technologies for the renewable generation of photosynthetic biofuels, today announced the appointment...