NNFCC News Review: Bioenergy Issue 100, July 2020

Foreword

The use of biomass-fuelled power enables the production of low-carbon energy. Carbon dioxide released during combustion is offset by regrowth of biomass which absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. As long as the biomass resource is managed appropriately to deliver net growth, this cycle is a key technology to support the goal of net-zero emissions. In addition, net-negative technologies are essential to enable an overall net-zero, as for some sectors, net-zero emissions isn’t going to be feasible. Therefore, net-negative technologies like carbon capture and storage (CCS) are being developed and are essential to delivering net-zero ambitions, as acknowledged by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC). The process involves the capturing of carbon, compression and transportation to appropriate underground storage sites.
Drax power station in the North of England has.........

Other News this Month Includes:

Policy

EA consult on appropriate measures for the biological treatment of waste
UK100 lobbies government

Markets

Energy crop project funded by United Utilities
Energy trends – new records for low carbon
Longest period of coal free generation comes to an end in UK
Enviva acquires more pellet plants
KKR supports Viridor
Contract for DB Cargo and Drax

Research & Development

Drax perfect for carbon capture and storage
Zero waste Scotland plan

Biomass Heat and Power

Wood pellet industry responds to critics
Škoda using biomass to support carbon-neutral goals
Self-sufficient heating in Maldova

Biogas

Biogas essential for decarbonisation in EU
Award for Australian AD plant
Biomethane in Brazil