Tag: biomass

The Leuna facility will produce 220,000 tonnes of renewable chemicals a year, using wood residues and low-grade beechwood to replace fossil-based raw materials.Opening ceremony to mark the inauguration of UPM’s new biorefinery in Leuna, Germany, on 15 Oct 2026UPM inaugurated its biorefinery in Leuna, Germany, on 15 Oct 2026,...

The German manufacturer will highlight its VAZ 2500 shredder and VEZ 3300 e-mobil, alongside a thermal imaging system for monitoring recycling plants, at the environmental technology trade fair in Rimini, Italy.The VEZ 3300 e-mobil is Vecoplan’s first mobile alternative fuel shredder and can be deployed directly where material is...

The new network brings together four European regions — Bavaria, Styria, Castilla-La Mancha and Castilla y León — to share experience on wood energy, forest management and rural development.Wood energy can support renewable heating and power while contributing to forest management and regional economies (Image: Unsplash)Four European regions have...

The funding will support biomass supply chains, export growth and new uses for underused wood and mill residues.Ontario is investing in projects aimed at creating new markets for forest biomass, strengthening supply chains and expanding the use of underused wood and mill residues (Image: Unsplash)The Ontario government is investing...

Satellite analysis finds biomass losses per hectare have risen 46% since 2018, while a separate study projects a decline in the continent’s forest carbon sink.Satellite-based research is providing new estimates of biomass losses from forest disturbances across Europe, including losses from drought, pests, windstorms and harvesting (Image: Unsplash)Europe’s forests...

The wood-based materials manufacturer reported revenue of €4.26bn while investing more than €450m in production capacity, renewable energy and circular economy initiatives.Egger is investing more than €200m to expand its Markt Bibart plant in Germany, increasing production capacity and recycling capabilitiesEgger reported stable financial results for the 2025/2026 financial...

The investment includes a new timber processing line and biomass-powered lime kilns to improve efficiency, reduce fossil fuel use and maximise the value of locally sourced timber.Work under way at Ence’s Navia biofactory in Asturias, Spain (Image: Ence)Ence has completed a €48m modernisation programme at its biofactory in Navia,...

The 55MW biomass energy plant and Evoris digitalisation platform will help eliminate natural gas use for energy production at Medite Smartply's medium-density fibreboard plant.Medite Smartply’s medium-density fibreboard plant in Clonmel, Ireland, where a new biomass energy system will replace natural gas for energy generationDieffenbacher will supply a 55MW biomass...

The UK’s waste wood sector processed 89% of all waste wood generated in 2025, although disruptions and storage constraints led to a decline in overall volumes.The UK waste wood sector processed more than four million tonnes of material in 2025 despite facing significant market disruptions and pressure on storage...

In partnership with EVN and the city of St Pölten, heat from Egger’s Unterradlberg plant will be integrated into the city’s district heating system.From left to right: Anton Waxenegger (managing director, Fernwärme St Pölten), Stefan Steigenberger (project manager, Egger), Karl Flor (head of project development, EVN Wärme), Hannes Mitterweissacher...