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
Events
Capacity Statistics