Germany Opens Worlds First Clean Jet Fuel Plant
Tying in with the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) announcement of the commitment to reach net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050, nonprofit organisation Atmosfair has opened the world’s first plant that will produce carbon-neutral jet fuel. The Independent reports that Atmosfear has announced that its site in Emsland in Northern Germany is expected to begin producing […]
How Is Carbon Dioxide Stored And Used?
Carbon dioxide is a gas we know for a variety of reasons. Human beings breathe it out, plants absorb it to produce oxygen, and there is a lot of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. However, carbon dioxide, properly stored in a pressurised tank with a vacuum relief valve , has a range of industrial uses […]
Major Oil Companies Aim To Use Current Facilities To Make Biofuels
Two of the biggest oil companies in the world, Exxon Mobil and Chevron, are exploring ways to create renewable fuels at their current facilities without considerable upgrades. According to sources that contacted Reuters , the two companies are wary about spending the billions of dollars that other competitors are spending to create dedicated biofuel refineries […]
Methane-Powered Tractor Unveiled At Event
The world’s first methane-powered tractor was unveiled at the Farming for Clean Air show on Tuesday 14 September, along with a selection of other environmentally friendly vehicles. BBC News reports that the show, which took place at Cambridge University’s Park Farm in Madingley, will also demonstrate the UK’s first electric 4×4 off-road vehicle and an […]
UK Anaerobic Digester Sector Records 11% Annual Growth
The UK anaerobic digester (AD) sector grew by 11% in the year to April 2021, Farmers Weekly reports. The figures are according to the National Non-Food Crops Centre (NNFCC), which collects data on UK AD facilities. Despite the pandemic restrictions, the figures show that 63 new plants became operational over the last year, bringing the […]
Gloucestershire Anaerobic Digestion Plant Plans Approved
Forest of Dean District Council has approved retrospective plans to install an anaerobic digestion plant near Lydney in Gloucestershire. Gloucestershire Live reports that Plusterwine Biogas Ltd has been granted permission by district planners for three digesters with a feeder plant, two dryer units, two 500kW combined heat and power engines at Plusterwine House in Station […]
Wimbledon Food Waste Sent For Anaerobic Digestion
Food waste generated at the recent Wimbledon tennis championships is to be sent to an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility, Bioenergy News reports. Kitchen waste that cannot be redistributed will be sent for AD to produce compost for agriculture and horticultural purposes. The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) is committed to green and sustainable practices. […]
ABDA Urges Government To Unlock Full Potential
The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has submitted to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson the UK AD and Biogas Industry Climate Declaration, in which the industry commits to doing everything in its powers to reduce carbon emissions and reach net-zero goals. Let’s Recycle reports that with the declaration, the UK AD and biogas sector […]
Organic Fertiliser Lagoon Approved In Devon
A major new biogas plant has been given the green light by planners in Devon, helping to support a nearby anaerobic digestion plant. The new sealed digestate facility was given the go-ahead by planning chiefs in East Devon and will be able to store up to 7,000 cubic metres of liquid. This will increase the […]
Heathrow Becomes First Airport To Power Jets With Sustainable Fuel
Heathrow Airport has become the first major airport in the UK to fuel short-haul flights with sustainable aviation fuel. The endeavour, a proof of concept test in conjunction with Vitol Aviation and Neste, will initially provide enough sustainable fuel in a tank fitted with a vacuum relief valve to support up to 10 short-haul flights. […]
