News & events
News & events
2024
July
10
Matching biomass supply and demand cost-effectively
Optimized Aggregation and Supply Chain Efficiency in India - Last Webinar of the Bioenergy India Series
2024
June
25
WBA Webinar - Role of Bioenergy in Atmospheric CO2 Removal
Latest webinar on potential of biomass as CDR technology
2024
June
21
WBA promotes bioenergy solutions at UN FAO GBEP Bioenergy Week
As part of the 11th GBEP Bioenergy Week in Rome, Italy
2024
June
20
ONYM reaches Major Milestone with Technology Showcase Plant in Montreal
Announcement by Mustapha Ouyed, Executive Vice-President at ONYM Group
2024
June
20
Global Bioenergy Partnership
Sustainable bioenergy key for achieving climate and development goals, says UN and international orgs
2024
June
18
We are Hiring!
WBA is currently seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic candidates passionate about promoting sustainable bioenergy worldwide.
2024
May
02
Turin Joint Statement on Sustainable Biofuels
WBA is an original signatory to The Turin Joint Statement on Sustainable Biofuels
2024
April
19
Strategic Partnership to Advance Biogas Development
World Bioenergy Association (WBA) and Indian Biogas Association (IBA) Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Biogas Development
2024
March
08
BAIF joins WBA
Reputed civil society organisation in India committed to rural livelihoods and climate mitigation.
2024
February
09
WBA roundtables showcase opportunities and challenges for bioenergy in India
Industry, policy and finance stakeholders get together in Goa and Delhi
2024
February
08
WBA leads bioenergy advocacy work at India Energy Week 2024
Bioenergy has significant opportunity in Indian renewable energy mix
2024
January
27
World Bioenergy Association announces Spring webinar series
Co-hosted with Bioenergy International Magazine
2023
December
22
Seasonal greetings from the WBA
As we approach the year's end, we extend warm wishes for a festive season filled with joy, harmony, and renewed inspiration.
2023
December
19
WBA publishes the Global Bioenergy Statistics 2023 report
Year 2023 marks the 10th edition of the report
2023
December
14
World Bioenergy Association leads global advocacy for bioenergy at COP28
Dubai, UAE
2023
November
30
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2023
December
12
WBA at UNFCCC COP28, Dubai
UNFCCC COP28 will be held in Dubai, UAE during November 30 - December 12, 2023.
2023
November
10
Propellets.Africa Goes Live!
Propellets.Africa: A Sustainable Path for Bioenergy in Africa
2023
November
02
Polytechnik joins WBA
Leading global wood and biomass fuelled heat and power plants company from Austria
2023
October
20
New Board elected at WBA General Assembly 2023
GA held in Beijing, China including international conference, site visits and sightseeing
2023
October
19
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2023
October
23
WBA General Assembly 2023
WBA GA including site visits, sightseeing and forum on biomass heating (Beijing, China)
2023
September
26
Webinar - Green cooking as key for deploying modern bioenergy
Innovations in Sustainable Cooking for Cleaner, Greener Future
2023
August
29
Webinar - Bioenergy development in Asia
Opportunities and challenges in deployment of bioenergy solutions in China and Japan
2023
August
11
WBA and Bioenergy International launch the Autumn webinar series
Four new webinars on Biomass in Asia, green cooking, pellets in Americas and liquid biofuels
2023
June
22
Technologies for conversion of biomass to power
Webinar presentations and recordings available
2023
May
23
WBA Webinar - Pellets and briquettes technology
Recording and presentations available for download
2023
April
25
WBA Webinar - Bioenergy and EU Energy Security
Presentations and recordings available to download
2023
April
19
WBA invites engagement on biomass sustainability
Launch of new report - Transparency, trust and best practice of responsible biomass use
2023
March
30
WBA welcomes the RED III consensus on supporting sustainable bioenergy use in Europe
EU agrees stronger legislation to accelerate the rollout of renewable energy
2023
February
20
Role of Bioenergy in Spain and Beyond
WBA and AVEBIOM side event at REN21/IDAE SPIREC conference in Madrid, Spain
2023
February
02
Renewable Pellets can replace much of Europe’s fossil gas
Statement adopted by participants at the Nordic pellets Conference in Gothenburg 1 – 2 February 2023.
2023
January
16
WBA welcomes new members
New members including project developers, traders, equipment suppliers from Asia and EU
2022
November
06
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2022
November
18
WBA at COP27
UNFCCC COP27 climate change conference (6 - 18 November), Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
2022
September
21
WBA General Assembly elects new board 2022
4 new board members from India, China, Chile, and Hungary join us
2022
September
20
Bioenergy is an important part of the Indian energy transition
WBA CII Conference – Indian Bioenergy and Climate Change Forum 2022
2022
September
07
Seeing the wood for the trees
Implications for RED III on Renewable Energy Deployment and EU Energy Security
2022
August
23
Webinar - Biomass as a substitute for Coal: Opportunities in Asia
Sharing of experiences from project developers and supply chain experts
2022
June
08
REN Alliance SB56 Side Event
Climate Protection and Energy Security – Two Problems with the same solution: Renewable Energies
2022
May
09
Annual Report 2021
The year 2021 was particularly successful for the World Bioenergy Association.
2022
April
12
Webinar: Pellet plants in developing economies
WBA Webinar Series – Advanced Biomass Cooking
Recording and presentations available
2022
April
06
Bioenergy “important” to fighting climate change, IPCC scientists say in latest report
IPCC’s conclusions on bioenergy
2022
February
11
Leading entrepreneurs discuss developments in use of pellets in gasification cookstoves in Africa and India
WBA Webinar Series on Advanced Biomass Cooking – Part 1. Recording and presentations available
2022
February
10
Webinar: A paradigm shift in meeting basic energy needs
WBA Webinar Series – Advanced Biomass Cooking (10 February)
2021
December
14
Global Bioenergy Statistics 2021
World Bioenergy Association publishes the annual GBS report with latest data on bioenergy
2021
November
13
Glasgow Climate Pact agreed at COP26
World Bioenergy Association welcomes the global climate deal
2021
November
12
World Bioenergy Association at COP26
WBA activities at COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow (1 - 12 November)
2021
November
10
Launch of Glasgow Declaration on Sustainable Bioenergy
Wood Bioenergy Essential for Net Zero: Industry Launches Sustainability Principles to Set Global Standard for Threefold Growth
2021
November
09
Bridging the gap: Unlocking Net Zero through investment in sustainable bioenergy and BECCS
Live stream of WBA event at COP26
2021
October
21
Sustainable bioenergy at heart of net zero
WBA events at COP26 showcasing the role of sustainable bioenergy
2021
October
13
Scaling up biomethane on the pathway to a net-zero future
WBA Webinar Series - Technology. Recordings and presentations available!
2021
September
27
WBA Webinar: Bioenergy and Net Zero
Bioenergy and Net Zero – sustainability in a world of scaled-up modern bioenergy. Recordings available!
2021
September
20
WBA IBTC Webinar - Agricultural residues valorisation
Presentations and recordings available to download now.
2021
September
14
International community gathers to discuss bioenergy opportunities and challenges
WBA Annual Meetings 2021
2021
June
30
Webinar: Lessons so far – the role of sustainable bioenergy in displacing fossil fuels
Webinar recordings and presentations available to access on demand
2021
June
28
A New Momentum for Climate Change Mitigation: Renewables Working Together
REN Alliance webinar - recordings and presentations available
2021
May
18
WBA Webinar Series – National experiences with bioenergy deployment
Webinar 1 - Lithuania: A unique success story of biomass replacing fossil fuels
2021
May
06
Growing the forest bioeconomy
Forests provide the base for innovative technologies that can decarbonise the global economy.
2021
April
15
WBA Annual Report 2020
Check out the summary of World Bioenergy Association activities in the year 2020
2021
April
13
Webinar 3: Latest developments in densification of agricultural residues for energy
Recordings and presentations available to download
2021
April
09
Why Europe needs bioenergy to reach net zero
Sourced from sustainably-managed forests, bioenergy use must increase to deliver the European Green Deal
2021
April
01
EU Africa Business Forum
Accelerating the EU Africa Partnership for Green Energy Transition in Africa
2021
April
01
Bioenergy is a perfect example of a circular economy
Example of a biomass plant in Indonesia providing 100% RE heat to a brewery
2021
March
31
WBA joins the Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP) as an observer
Both organizations agree to join forces to achieve common objective of sustainable bioenergy development
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2021
March
10
Renewables are Ready to Deliver a Renewable World:
Time for Action for 100% Renewable Energy Globally
2021
March
02
World Bioenergy Association partners with Bioenergy International
Bioenergy International becomes the official magazine of World Bioenergy Association
2021
February
11
Bioenergy industry Joint Statement
Response to Letter regarding use of forests for bioenergy
2020
December
11
Fröling joins WBA as a silver supporter
International boiler manufacturer from Austria
2020
November
12
Sustainable Biomass Feedstock Webinar
Understanding its role in the forest value chain and preserving biodiversity. Recording of the webinar available to view
2020
November
02
Sustainable bioenergy is essential to forest value chain, promoting forest health and biodiversity
New white paper shows how markets ensure only low-value wood fiber is used for sustainable bioenergy and the potential environmental risks from introducing arbitrary feedstock criteria
2020
September
30
Bioenergy - an opportunity for sustainable local development
New WBA video series on bioenergy
2020
August
26
COVID 19 – Impacts and future outlook for bioenergy sector
Article originally published by Renewable Energy Institute, Japan
2020
July
09
Joint statement on Renewables working together
REN Alliance: Building Back Better through a Green Recovery
2020
July
07
Liquid Biofuels – a sustainable solution for transport sector
New WBA Factsheet published - 13th in series of publications
2020
July
01
COVID19 and Bioenergy: Impacts and future outlook
Position of World Bioenergy Association
2020
June
30
Renewables working together - building back better through a green recovery
Webinar organized by REN Alliance - ISES (Solar), IHA (Hydro), WWEA (Wind), WBA (Bioenergy), IGA (Geothermal)
2020
June
25
FADEEAC Seminar on Argentina Transport Sector
Expert discussions on energy transformation of Argentina transport sector
2020
June
23
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2020
July
01
New REN Alliance Webinar
REN Alliance comprises of IHA (Hydro), ISES (Solar), WBA (Bioenergy), IGA (Geothermal) and WWEA (Wind)
2020
June
10
WBA submits input to Australia Bioenergy Roadmap consultation
Call by Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
2020
May
27
WBA joins Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition
An international network of stakeholders promoting the use of carbon pricing policies
2020
May
06
Christian Rakos appointed President of the World Bioenergy Association
WBA Annual Meetings 2020 (06 May, Conference Call)
2020
April
30
Call to Action in Response to COVID-19
As a coalition member, WBA supports the IRENA Coalition for Action response to the COVID - 19 crisis
2020
April
28
COVID – 19 and impact on global bioenergy sector
WBA global survey to analyze the impacts of the current pandemic and actions needed for the bioenergy sector
2020
April
15
Annual Report 2019
WBA Year in Review 2019 – International cooperation, knowledge and networking
2020
January
14
WBA continues cooperation with IRENA to promote bioenergy
IRENA General Assembly 2020 and Coalition for Action Strategy Meeting
2019
December
19
Promoting role of sustainable bioenergy at international climate talks
World Bioenergy Association delegate activities at COP25, Madrid during December 02 - 13, 2019
2019
December
11
WBA urges policy makers to raise ambition and promote bioenergy policies worldwide
COP25 press conference on role of bioenergy in meeting international climate/energy goals
2019
December
10
Global renewable associations urge for increased ambition and stable renewable energy policies
REN Alliance Side Event at UNFCCC COP25, Madrid, Spain
2019
December
03
WBA at COP25
World Bioenergy Association will present bioenergy solutions at the UNFCCC COP25 climate summit in Madrid, Spain
2019
December
03
Bioenergy continues to play a prominent role in global energy mix
WBA publishes the Global Bioenergy Statistics (GBS) 2019 report
2019
November
18
Call for Nominations to WBA Board
A new WBA Board will be elected during April/May 2020
2019
October
18
Bioenergy – an ideal solution for environment and energy challenge in China
Delegation from Jilin, China led by Vice Governor visits WBA Secretariat in Stockholm, Sweden
2019
September
28
“Towards sustainable heating” initiatve launched by Lithuania
New initiative at the UN Climate Action Summit, New York
2019
September
25
BIOENERGY Magazine Issue 8 published
Featured articles on bioeconomy, transport sector, biodigesters, gasification etc.
2019
September
23
Successful synergies between sustainable bioenergy and forestry in USA
WBA Annual Meetings 2019. Atlanta - Savannah - Athens, Georgia, USA. April 29 - May 03
2019
July
03
Successful BIOENERGY mission to Lithuania from China
Visit of delegates from WBA Branch office in Changchun, China
2019
June
05
Lithuania Polish Bioenergy Mission
Bioenergy mission to Lithuania to share experiences and best practices in bioenergy development
2019
June
03
New WBA Factsheet: Liquid Biofuels for Transport
Invitation to biofuel stakeholders to express support to WBA factsheet on Liquid BIofuels
2019
May
14
Annual Report 2018
Check the WBA Annual Report 2018 with a summary of our activities including publications, events, projects and collaborations
2019
April
10
BIOENERGY Magazine Issue 7 published
Featured articles on agricultural residues, biomass as a commodity, liquid biofuels etc.
2019
April
08
KIREC IAC Meeting
WBA is part of International Advisory Committee (IAC) for KIREC (Korean International Renewable Energy Conference) to be organized in October 2019.
2019
April
05
Canada Bioeconomy Summit
Canadian delegation visited Stockholm as part of a EU study tour organized by Biomass North Development Centre
2019
March
05
Invitation: Annual Meetings 2019
USA Study Mission Trip Invitation (April 28 - May 03, 2019). Atlanta - Savannah - Athens, Georgia
2018
December
19
WBA welcomes the finalization of Paris Rulebook
Need for increased ambition and sustained efforts to decarbonize the energy sector
2018
December
05
International Bioenergy Conference organized in Poland
World Bioenergy Forum 2018, Katowice (December 5, 2018)
2018
December
04
WBA at COP24, Katowice
Check out the activities of WBA at the COP24 climate conference in Katowice (03 - 14 December 2018)
2018
December
04
Study Mission Trip - Changchun, China
Organized as part of 1st bio based economy forum 2018 along with site visits and high level provincial meetings
2018
November
23
World Bioenergy Forum 2018
International Bioenergy Event Focusing on Policy, Solid Biomass, Liquid Biofuels and Biogas (Save the Date: 05 December 2018, Katowice, Poland)
2018
November
21
China Study Mission 2018
Invitation to bioenergy stakeholders for exciting site visits and 1st biobased economy forum in Changchun, China (26 - 28 November 2018)
2018
November
19
WBA elected to REN21 Steering Committee
REN21 General Assembly meeting in Berlin, Germany on November 18, 2018
2018
October
25
WBA organises study trip for high level Ukrainian delegation
Study trip included seminar on Sweden Ukraine Bioenergy Cooperation Forum and site visits
2018
October
15
WBA publishes Bioenergy Magazine Issue nr. 6
Bi annual publication focusing on development of bioenergy on a global level
2018
October
10
Sweden Ukraine Bioenergy Cooperation Forum
Enhancing cooperation among policy makers, investors, private sector and researchers between Sweden and Ukraine in bioenergy.
2018
August
08
Be a Superhero for Sustainable and 100% Renewable Energy
A Global Climate Action Summit Affiliated Event
2018
June
29
Lithuania adopts new Energy Strategy
New Strategy to lead the energy transition towards renewable energy sources
2018
June
27
Efficient Supply Chains will unlock immense biomass potential
New WBA Factsheet on Biomass Supply Chains
2018
June
19
Socio Economic Benefits Webinar
Featured presentations on a global overview of the socio economic benefits of bioenergy
2018
June
18
Bioenergy to contribute towards regional cooperation
Bilateral Forum on Sustainable Energy organised as part of State Visit
2018
May
17
New Webinar on Carbonised (Torrefied) Biomass
New WBA webinar in coordination with International Biomass Torrefaction Council (IBTC) on May 30, 2018
2018
April
27
WBA Steering Commitee elects a new Board 2018
Board Members were elected at the annual meetings in Stockholm, Sweden on April 24th.
2018
April
24
Annual Meetings 2018 held in Stockholm
Board members and members attended the annual meetings 2018 including study visit to Agroetanol plant
2018
April
12
WBA and IRENA discuss collaboration opportunities in Bioenergy
WBA and IRENA met in Bonn to discuss sustainable bioenergy development
2018
April
03
WBA to host delegation from China
Study visits and meetings planned in Sweden, Finland and Denmark
2018
March
21
Annual Meetings 2018
WBA announces our annual meetings to be held during 24 - 25 April in Stockholm, Sweden
2018
March
01
WBA signs agreement to promote bioenergy in Croatia
Agreement signed on the occasion of 8th International Wood Energy Conference in Zagreb, Croatia
2018
February
22
WBA joins IRENA Coalition for Action
The Coalition of 77 members work to bolster public support for renewable energy.
2018
January
25
WBA promotes sustainable bioenergy development in Abu Dhabi
WBA attended the 8th General Assembly of IRENA and World Future Energy Summit
2017
December
21
Lantmännen joins World Bioenergy Association as Silver Supporter
One of the largest producers of bioenergy products and sustainable energy in Sweden joins the global bioenergy community
2017
November
29
The success story of biomass CHP in Sweden and the case for Japan
WBA organizes a study mission trip to a CHP plant, heating plant and the forest industry owners association in Stockholm
2017
November
23
Global bioenergy experts gather in Brussels to inform on markets and opportunities
WBA organized a session on exporting EU bioenergy technology at European Bioenergy Future Conference (EBF)
2017
November
15
WBA Feedback: Webinars 2018
World Bioenergy Association Feedback for Webinars to be held in 2018
2017
October
23
Renewables working together - Side event at COP23
REN Alliance Partners (ISES, WBA, WWEA, IGA and IHA) event
2017
October
20
WBA welcomes new members (October 2017)
New associations (2) and companies (3) join WBA
2017
October
11
Lithuanian’s Bioenergy Day: from 11th October, Lithuanian relies on bioenergy
Bioenergy in particular is expected to provide Lithuania with 81 days of energy.
2017
October
06
Biomass technology is making important progress in China
WBA publishes Bioenergy Mission Report China
2017
September
20
A change of focus in energy policy needed to promote bioenergy worldwide
Conclusions from the MEXIREC Conference in Mexico City
2017
September
15
Kazakhstan has potential for increasing biomass use for energy
WBA attends KAZENERGY Forum 2017
2017
September
05
3-in-1 Bioenergy Flex Time Webinar by WBA
29 Video Presentations on Transportable Biomass and Global Biomass Supply
2017
September
02
World Bioenergy Association strengthens collaboration with Jilin Province, China
WBA sets up 1st ever branch office in Jilin Province, China
2017
August
24
Global Renewable Energy Solutions Showcase obtains status as “COP23 Endorsed Event”
GRESS will serve as Meeting Point Between Renewable Energy Sector and COP23 Delegates
2017
July
12
Energy recovery from Waste to be a major sector in future
WBA publishes factsheet on Energy Recovery from Waste - 11th in series of publications focussing on important bioenergy topics
2017
July
11
WBA welcomes new members
World Bioenergy Association is pleased to welcome the following members to the organization...
2017
July
10
World Bioenergy Association has a new Executive Director
The World Bioenergy Association is pleased to announce that Bharadwaj Kummamuru takes over the role of Executive Director.
2017
July
03
Meeting with Minister- Counsellor from Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Sweden
On 13th of June WBA hosted Minister-Counsellor from Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Sweden, at WBA’s headquarters in Stockholm.
2017
June
12
Bioenergy continues as the largest renewable energy source globally
WBA publishes Global Bioenergy Statistics 2017 report.
2017
June
06
President of World Bioenergy Association becomes a co-chairman of the International Conference "BIOMASS FOR ENERGY 2017"
International Conference "BIOMASS FOR ENERGY 2017" received support from World Bioenergy Association (WBA).
2017
June
02
Biomass development in Japan: A key sector with rapid growth potential
WBA and REI (Renewable Energy Institute) co-organized a 4 day bioenergy mission trip to Japan
2017
April
11
Lithuanian Bioenergy experts visit Sweden
WBA and LITBIOMA organize a 2-day mission trip for delegates from Lithuania to Sweden.
2017
April
05
E-Learning SERIES: Large Pockets of Sustainable Biomass Revealed!
World Bioenergy Association webinar series:This webinar shows registrants that sustainable biomass is out there, and this is just the tip of the iceberg.
2017
March
15
Misleading report on wood based bioenergy misinterprets facts
WBA disagrees with the Chatham House report – Woody Biomass for Power and Heat: Impacts on the Global Climate.
2017
March
01
Welcome to the new and improved website!
It is more important now than ever to get the right message to the right people in a simple and efficient manner. This new website aims to do that!
2017
February
24
WBA publishes Bioenergy Mission Report: Lithuania
World Bioenergy Association (WBA) undertook three study tours in Lithuania during the year 2016. The results of these missions are highlighted.
2017
January
25
WBA urges for global bioenergy development
WBA urges for global bioenergy development to mitigate climate change at 5th Central European Bioenergy Conference, Graz
2017
January
19
The role of bioenergy in Europe after COP 21 Paris: Graz Declaration
From 18th to 20th January 2017 WBA participated in the 5th Central European Biomass Conference in Graz, Austria.
2016
December
08
WBA Press release on EU winter package 2016
On November 30, 2016, the European Commission presented the package on “Clean Energy for All Europeans”.
2016
November
15
WBA Fossil Exit Strategy
Europe needs a fossil exit strategy to achieve the targets of Paris. The core of this strategy should be an exit path that distributes the burden of this fossil fuel replacement evenly over the present and coming generation.
2016
November
15
REN Alliance Side Event at COP22
The REN Alliance joined forces at COP22 in Marrakech to demonstrate how renewable technologies working together can meet energy needs at island, rural, city, national and regional levels.
2016
November
11
WBA Declaration to COP22
The World Bioenergy Association (WBA) proposes fossil exit strategy with a carbon tax as they key message to the delegates at COP22 in Marrakech.
2016
October
26
WBA welcomes new members
WBA is pleased to welcome 1 full member and 7 associated members to our association.
2016
October
20
WBA Press release: Response to EU biofuels policy
WBA responds to EU proposal to phase out conventional biofuels support post 2020
2016
September
08
Enerstena becomes official supporter of WBA
The World Bioenergy Association (WBA) is pleased to announce that Enerstena Group has become an official supporter of WBA.
2016
July
14
WBA Factsheet: Clean and efficient bioenergy cookstoves
The World Bioenergy Association (WBA) is pleased to announce the release of the factsheet ‘clean and efficient bioenergy cookstoves’- the tenth in the series of publications.
2016
June
20
WBA launches the Global Bioenergy Statistics 2016
The World Bioenergy Association (WBA) is pleased to publish the 3rd Global Bioenergy Statistics report. The report shows that bioenergy is growing at a steady pace.
2016
June
20
World Bioenergy Association elects President from Lithuania
The World Bioenergy Association (WBA) is pleased to announce that Remigijus Lapinskas has been elected as the new President of WBA.
2016
June
08
The important role of bioenergy in European cities
In the battle against climate change, cities play a decisive role. Without a targeted policy for cities to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, climate mitigation policies cannot be successful.
2016
May
18
EU Consultation on Sustainable Bioenergy
WBA position on a sustainable bioenergy policy for the period 2020 - 2030
2016
March
10
WBA urges for carbon taxes now to meet climate targets
The best strategy to strengthen the position of renewables now is the introduction and – where they already exist – the increase of carbon taxes.
2016
March
03
New WBA Factsheet: Global biomass potential towards 2035
WBA releases a new factsheet on biomass potential
2016
February
29
WBA welcomes new members
New associations and companies join: Litbioma, Svensk Torv, Meva Energy, Bioenergy Recycling AB and Simens Industrial Turbomachinery AB
2016
February
18
Solid biomass is cornerstone of future energy portfolio
WBA response to declaration ‘Large scale bioenergy must be excluded from the renewable energy definition'
2016
February
01
WBA mourns the loss of Prof. Sribas C Bhattacharya
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our friend and colleague Prof. Sribas Bhattacharya on January 29 2016.
2015
December
14
WBA Press release: WBA signs a MoU with Sudan
The purpose of the MoU is to support the role of Higher Council in managing wastes and residues that are presently a management and environmental problem.
2015
December
10
Technology solutions are in place for 100% renewable future
International renewable energy organisations have come together at COP21 in Paris to demonstrate that reliable 100% renewable energy is not only possible, but that systems already exist today with significant potential for expansion.
2015
November
30
WBA call to COP21
Proven technology, economical viability and social acceptance show renewables are the future!
2015
November
27
The Paris Agreement is Adopted
The Paris Agreement aiming to limit global warming to less than 2 degrees compared to pre industrial levels has been adopted unanimously at COP21 conference in Paris, France on 12th December 2015.
2015
November
16
Declaration from biofuels sector to leaders at COP21
The declaration was released during the Advanced Biofuels Conference in Stockholm during September 2015. Since then, the declaration has received more than 50 signees and support from 28 biofuel companies (As of 16.Nov.2015).
2015
June
30
WBA launches Global Bioenergy Statistics 2015
The World Bioenergy Association is pleased to launch the 2nd version of the Global Bioenergy Statistics report.
2015
June
25
New factsheet: Thermochemical gasification of biomass
The World Bioenergy Association (WBA) is pleased to announce the release of the factsheet ‘Thermochemical Gasification of Biomass’ – the eight in the series of publications.
2015
June
16
Fossil fuels have to be reduced by 50% until 2035 to reach the global climate targets
WBA opinion on G7 summit 2015
2015
June
10
WBA Press release: WBA elects two new vice presidents
WBA elects two new vice presidents - Dr. Benard Muok (Kenya) and Dr. Tanay Sidki Uyar (Turkey)
2015
May
22
WBA Press release: Abengoa World Bioenergy Forum 2015
Biofuel industry needs far reaching and ambitious targets combined with stable framework conditions.
2015
March
16
Welcome! New members to WBA network
Companies and associations from Austria, Sweden and Turkey join WBA!
2015
February
15
WBA releases advanced biofuels factsheet
WBA Press release: Advanced biofuels factsheet launched
2015
January
27
Oil price drop as tool to fight fossil carbon emissions
We call upon governments to take the low price of oil as a window of opportunity to act against fossil carbon emissions!
2014
December
11
Memorandum on Energy and Climate
Parties to the UNFCCC shall agree on a switch towards 100% renewable energy in order to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions in the long term.
2014
December
10
WBA Lima Initiative: Climate and Energy 2035
A Global Renewable Energy Action Plan (GREAP) for 2035 as a guideline for business and policy towards a world no more than 2°C warmer.
2014
December
05
Kolkata Roundtable on Bioenergy Issues and Options
WBA attended the roundtable on Bioenergy Issues and Options - jointly organized by Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and the Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM).
2014
December
04
WBA/WWEA Press release: Press conference COP20, Lima
Towards the climate conference PARIS - mapping the way towards 100% renewable energies
2014
December
03
WBA Press release: Press conference COP 20, LIMA
Towards the climate conference PARIS - mapping the way towards 100% RES
2014
November
26
WBA Side Event at COP20
In Lima, Peru on December the 5th, during the COP20 the WBA will present a side event titled "Success in Paris: Mapping a road towards 100% renewables".
2014
October
21
New fact sheet: Pellets – Already 1% of global bioenergy demand and expanding at a rapid pace
WBA Press release: New pellet factsheet launched
2014
September
19
WBA Press release: UN Climate Summit 2014, New York
WBA expects starting point for global renewables transition
2014
July
10
WBA Plea: For a responsible European energy and climate policy
World Bioenergy Association (WBA) congratulates the new Members of European Parliament (MEP) for their responsibility in the European level.
2014
June
24
WBA Press Release: WBA visits Pécs, the green city in Hungary
Biomass replaces coal and gas in the heating system in Hungary.
2014
June
13
REN Alliance Side Event at UNFCCC SB40 in Bonn, Germany
REN Alliance Side Event - UNFCCC SB40
2014
June
04
Commercial bioenergy venture in Africa wins the 2014 World Bioenergy Award
Congratulations to Jörgen Sandström from Sweden!
2014
June
04
REN21 Global Renewable Energy Status Report 2014 Now Available
Renewables 2014 Global Status Report
2014
June
04
NEW! - First Ever WBA Global Bioenergy Statistics 2014
Download the FIRST WBA Global Bioenergy Statistics Report
2014
May
21
Meet the World Bioenergy Award 2014 nominees!
World Bioenergy 2014 is less than two weeks away and the five final candidates for the World Bioenergy Award 2014 are chosen.
2014
May
12
WBA Press Release: EU dependency on fossil energy imports workshop
How EU can reduce dependency on fossil energy imports with bioenergy.
2014
April
18
WBA Press Release: Five Finalists for the World Bioenergy Award 2014
The five final candidates to the World Bioenergy Award 2014 are now chosen. One of them will be announced as the winner on June 3 at the opening session of World Bioenergy 2014 in Jönköping, Sweden.
2014
March
28
Show Guide and Programme for World Bioenergy 2014
The programme for World Bioenergy 2014 is now finalized and available on World Bioenergy website.
2014
March
11
3 Years after Fukushima 100% RE is a matter of political will - Press Release
Go 100% Press Release - Three years after Fukushima: 100% renewable energy is only a matter of political will.
2014
February
19
World Bioenergy Award – the greatest acknowledgement for great work in the field of bioenergy
Nominate your candidate before the 14th of March!
2014
January
28
WBA Press Release - Report on latest EU Climate Policy
World Bioenergy Association on the proposals for the EU Commission on the new climate policy. Minus 40% CO2 emission a minimum target, 27 percent renewables in 2030 not acceptable!
2014
January
22
WBA Press Release - Report on the Central European Biomass Conference
World Bioenergy Association: Bioenergy – the pillar of the European “Energiewende” – is now a booming industry worldwide.
2013
December
19
WBA meet with 39 Embassies in Stockholm to promote the World Bioenergy Conference 2014.
WBA meet with 39 Embassies in Stockholm on the 4th of December for promotion of the World Bioenergy Conference 2014.
2013
December
10
WBA sign Protocol of Cooperation with the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina
WBA sign the Protocol on Cooperation in preparation of strategic documents for the use of bioenergy in the territory of the AP Vojvodina.
2013
November
22
VIDEO - Watch WBA leaders interviewed at the COP19
Climate Change TV interviews WBA leaders at the COP19 in Warsaw
2013
November
20
WBA with REN Alliance COP19 Press Release: How to follow the IPCC mitigation scenario
REN Alliance with WBA Press Release: How to follow the IPCC mitigation scenario - intermediate targets for 2035!
2013
November
20
Watch the REN Alliance Press Briefing Online
Warsaw Climate Change Conference - November 2013
2013
November
18
COP19 WBA Press Release - Call for Governments to commit to 100% Renewable Energy Target
The Global 100% Renewable Energy Coalition today called at the UN climate summit upon national governments to commit to 100% renewable energy
2013
November
11
WBA and REN Alliance to hold official side event at COP19 in Warsaw on the 18th of November
Side event: Integrated technologies towards 100% renewables: Case studies and examples at national and regional levels
2013
May
31
WBA launches new fact sheet 'Biogas – An important renewable energy source'
Biogas - An important renewable energy source - Fact Sheet
2013
May
31
WBA Press Release - Biogas - An important renewable energy source
Biogas - An important renewable energy source - Press Release
2013
May
20
WBA board member named as Kenya’s First Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Water and Energy
Professor Judi Wakhungu is named as a Kenyan Government Minister
2013
April
25
WBA Press Release - New Global Alliance calls for 100 Percent Renewable Energy
WBA Press Release - Call for 100% Renewable Energy
2013
April
19
WBA at the meeting of the OSCE, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europa
WBA President Heinz Kopetz pushes for sustainable bioenergy to mitigate climate change
2013
March
27
WBA launches new fact sheet on Biofuels for Transport
The WBA's fourth fact sheet 'Biofuels for Transport' is available here. A full version of this fact sheet is available for members of the WBA.
2013
March
27
WBA Press Release - More Biofuels Needed In The Transport Sector
WBA launches the fact sheet: Biofuels for Transport - the renewable alternative - More biofuels needed in the transport sector
2013
March
26
SVEBIO Press Release - Sweden's energy supply is now 50% renewable
Sweden has reached the renewable energy target set in the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) eight years ahead of time.
2013
February
21
Sustainably managed forests can save at least ten times more CO2 than unmanaged forests
Sustainably managed forests can save at least ten times CO2 than unmanaged forests. WBA, AEBIOM, ABA appeal to policy makers to take scientific results into account when establishing harmonised EU sustainability criteria and future bioenergy policy.
2013
February
08
WBA President Heinz Kopetz in Nature magazine
The article "Renewable resources: Build a biomass energy market" was published in Nature 494, 7 February 2013.
2012
December
12
Press release: REN Alliance Side Event at COP18
Towards 100 % renewable energy: Case studies and examples from regions and municipalities.
2012
December
04
Invitation to Press Conference: Carbon neutrality of sustainable biomass for energy at COP18
World Bioenergy Association will present a fact sheet on Carbon neutrality of biomass from forest.
2012
December
04
Webcast from yesterdays Press briefing "Towards 100 % Renewables - the Key Role of Communities"
Watch the REN Alliance webcast from yesterdays Press briefing at COP18.
2012
December
04
Carbon taxes can efficiently transform energy systems
Read and watch Kjell Andersson's explanations about carbon taxes
2012
December
04
WBA launches new fact sheet on Carbon neutrality of sustainable Biomass from forests
The third WBA's fact sheet "Carbon neutrality of sustainable Biomass from forests" has been launched during COP18 UN Climate Change Conference, Doha.
2012
November
27
REN Alliance Hosting Side-Event at COP 18 - Towards 100% Renewables: Case Studies and Examples from Region and Municipalities
The REN Alliance will introduce the theme of a 100% renewable energy future and case studies that demonstrate how municipalities and communities are playing a key role in attaining this vision.
2012
November
14
WBA continues to highlight bioenergy opportunities by publishing the second fact sheet on Biomass CHP
This second fact sheet concerns the application of combined heat and power (CHP) technology in connection to district or industrial heating / cooling systems.
2012
October
24
Press release: The WBA begins campaign to highlight key developments across the entire bioenergy industry
Starting today the World Bioenergy Association, WBA, will highlight opportunities in the field of modern bioenergy by publishing a short series of science-based information fact- sheets. A fact sheet on modern Small-Scale biomass heating systems and their beneficial applications is the first in line to be launched.
2012
July
06
IRENA releases report on cost of biomass for power
Renewable power generation technologies are becoming increasingly competitive.
2012
June
14
WBA board member moves from biopower to electric cars
World Bioenergy Association’s board member and entrepreneur Kai Johan Jiang wants to make the Swedish car manufacturer a leading producer of electric cars powered by green electricity.
2012
June
11
Renewables mainstream role confirmed in 3 new reports
IRENA, UNEP and REN21 have published three separate reports.
2012
May
31
Presidential election in WBA
Dr Heinz Kopetz has been elected as the new president of the World Bioenergy Association, WBA.
2012
May
30
The World Bioenergy Award to North America and Africa
The winner of the World Bioenergy Award 2012 was announced on 29 May in Jönköping Sweden: Mr. Harry Stokes, USA.
2012
May
23
World Bioenergy Award 2012 - forerunners of the global bioenergy industry
The six final candidates to the World Bioenergy Award 2012 are chosen. One of them will be announced as the winner on May 29 at the opening session of World Bioenergy 2012 in Jönköping, Sweden.
2012
May
22
New issue of World Bioenergy Magazine out now!
WBA proudly presents a #4 of the World Bioenergy Magazine.
2012
May
03
Last day of World Bioenergy dedicated to sustainable bioenergy trade
World Bioenergy 2012 launches Sustainable Bioenergy Day, dedicating 31 May to the development of a sustainable bioenergy market.
2012
April
19
Six final candidates for the World Bioenergy Award 2012
The six final candidates to the World Bioenergy Award 2012 are now chosen.
2012
March
13
The World Bioenergy Award 2012
All nominations must be submitted before the 15th of March.
2012
February
07
WBA at the Climate change studio at COP17
Listen to Andrew Lang, Jennipher Handoondo and Heinz Kopetz from WBA.
2012
January
20
Global Verification Scheme for Sustainable Biomass for Energy
A new document developed by the World Bioenergy Association is now available on our website.
2011
December
19
The World Bioenergy Award
A collaboration between World Bioenergy 2012 and the World Bioenergy Association.
2011
December
07
WBA initiative sent to the President of the COP17, H. E. Ms. Maite Nkoana-Mashabane
Concern: Proposal for a ‘Durban Initiative – Concerned countries moving forward to 2 t CO2/capita by 2040’.
2011
December
06
Let’s get serious-about the possibilities to reach the 2°C target
Let’s get serious - about the possibilities to reach the 2°C target
2011
November
23
New ILO study says greener economies will require development of new green job skills
Greener economies will require development of new green job skills
2011
October
24
REN Alliance Releases Position Paper on Green Climate Fund
Green Climate Fund focus should be on renewable energy investment
2011
October
14
Download presentations from the WBA Workshop Global Bioenergy Outlook
The purpose of this half-day event was to show benefits of efficient use of biomass all over the World.
2011
July
14
The "Bio-trade Equity Fund"-Reducing risks of investing in biomass supply
The presentations from the workshop in Brussels on 29 June are now available for download.
2011
May
10
Renewable energy can meet the world energy demand
According to the The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's new report
2011
April
15
Carbon tax in EU countries opens for renewable energy
Carbon tax in all EU countries. This could be the result of the proposal to revise the EU Energy Tax Directive, presented yesterday by the European Commission.
2011
April
12
WBA President Kent Nyström at The Next Generation Power & Renewables Summit Europe 2011
WBA President Kent Nyström is attending as one of the workshop leaders. Read his message.
2011
April
12
MHG System wins the Finnish Green ICT competition
MHG's idea; Development of Global Sustainable Monitoring System for Feedstock Supply Chain Management.
2011
April
11
The World Bioenergy community sends our thoughts and sympathy out to the Japanese people
We send our thoughts and sympathy out to the Japanese people as they begin to come to terms with the terrible aftermath of the recent earthquake and ensuing tsunami.
2011
February
07
The Renewable Energy Finance Forum–Latin America & Caribbean
REFF-LAC will address the rapidly changing state of renewable energy finance, and insights about the path ahead.
2010
December
09
WBA proposal to the president of the COP H. E. Ms. Patricia Espinosa
WBA have composed a proposal for a CANCUN initiative
2010
December
06
PRESSRELEASE - WBA's message to COP16
Certification Criteria for Sustainable Biomass for Energy Necessary to Create a Global Market
2010
December
01
WBA will present Certification Criteria for Sustainable Biomass for Energy
World Bioenergy Association will present certification criteria for sustainable biomass for energy on Monday 6 December at a press conference at the World Climate Summit in Cancún.
2010
November
30
New reports from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
New reports from Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
2010
November
18
Biomass from sustainable forest: a carbon neutral source of renewable
Biomass from sustainable forest: a carbon neutral source of renewable
2010
November
12
The age of cheap oil is over
Renewables are entering the mainstream, but long-term support is needed
2010
November
10
Presentations from the WBA Side Event at DIREC, Oct 28 2010, India
The recently held Delhi International Renewable Energy Conference (DIREC), October 27-29, gathered ministers and Government representatives from 71 countries.
2010
May
27
Prizewinning researcher saves natural forests with bioenergy
Prize-winning researcher saves natural forests with bioenery. The first Bioenergy Award Winner - Laércio Couto
2009
December
17
COP15: REN Alliance calls for Global Investment Fund for Renewable Energy
The International Renewable Energy Alliance (REN Alliance) calls for renewables to be at the forefront of the post-2012 climate action regime.
2009
December
03
Global Potential for Bioenergy Sufficient to meet Global Energy Demand
A position paper by World Bioenergy Association (WBA) based on a report by the Department of Energy and Technology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) shows that the global potential to produce biomass for energy in a sustainable way is sufficient to meet global energy demand.
2009
November
30
Lower prices force GE to close down solar panel plant
General Electric plans to shutter a solar panel manufacturing facility in Delaware due to falling prices in the solar industry, according to the company.
2009
November
30
Indian refiner scoops up Brazilian ethanol company
India’s largest sugar refiner has purchased a Brazilian sugar cane and ethanol supplier, marking the Indian giant’s first acquisition in the Latin American country.
2009
November
30
KLM passengers fly on biofuel-powered flight
Dutch airline KLM has become the first airline to carry passengers on a test flight powered by renewable jet fuel.
2009
November
30
EU signs on to IRENA
The European Union (EU) has agreed to abide by the statutes of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
2009
November
30
Cars could soon be running on a biofuel produced from a common legume tree
A team of experts at the University of Queensland (UQ) has been studying 20,000 Pongamia pinnata (Indian beech) trees lining Brisbane's streets as a green and cost-effective alternative to dwindling fossil fuels.
2009
November
17
New report focuses on clean-tech job trends
A leading clean energy research and information service has launched an annual report on employment opportunities in the clean-tech sector.
2009
November
17
Alfa Laval wins order for ethanol plant in Vietnam
Vietnam’s PetroVietnam Group has chosen Alfa Laval to supply equipment and engineering solutions for an ethanol plant the company plans to build in the north of the country.
2009
November
13
Investment to promote bioenergy in Northern British Columbia
A Canadian bioenergy support network announced plans to fund a project to help Northern British Columbia become a bioenergy industry leader.
2009
November
12
Millions to help fund expansion of Universal Bioenergy, Inc.
US-based biofuel producer Universal Bioenergy Inc has secured a multi-million dollar investment to help fund future growth and expansion.
2009
November
11
Brazilian frustration continues over US ethanol tariff
Brazil remains frustrated that the US has yet to remove tariffs on ethanol imported from the South American country, as climate experts continue to debate the environmental benefits of biofuels based on corn versus sugar cane.
2009
November
09
Project aims to develop Finland-specific emissions reduction solutions
Finnish fuel producers Neste Oil and St1 are joining forces as part of a project designed to lower energy consumption and emissions on Finnish roads.
2009
November
06
EU and India agrees on the two degree target
This target means that the global temperature must not be allowed to rise by more than two degrees compared with pre-industrial levels.
2009
November
02
Grants to spur development of cellulosic biofuel production
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded more than $20 million to five companies developing ways to improve the production of cellulosic biofuels.
2009
November
02
Big oil’s money gives biofuels industry a boost
The biofuels industry is getting a boost from an unlikely set of investors – the traditional oil companies whose products biofuels are meant to replace.
2009
October
28
UN report finds biofuels can both help and harm the climate
In some cases, switching from gasoline to bioethanol can cut CO2 emissions by 60 percent
2009
October
23
Bioenergy as part of a sustainable energy future
Building a mix of sustainable energy sources demands cooperation and coordination among a number of renewable energy technologies and techniques.
2009
October
19
Brazil to boost production as biofuel mandates proliferate abroad
Brazil plans to invest nearly $3 billion over the next five years to boost the country’s biofuel production capacit
2009
October
01
Biofuel use to double 2015
Global biofuel use is expected to increase twofold by 2015 and Brazil will remain the world's top exporter of biofuel, according to a report released Wednesday by Hart Energy Consulting.
2009
October
01
WWF highlights innovations that combats climate change
Bioenergy important when WWF highlights innovations that combats climate change.
2009
September
29
Chemrec Awarded One of Europe’s Largest Government Grants for Next-Generation Biofuels Plant
Investment grant for industrial demo of the Chemrec technology for production of the renewable motor fuels BioDME and Biomethanol.
2009
September
28
Anglesey Aluminium shifts to biomass
One of the UK's largest single electricity users shifts to become a biomass-fired power station – has applied to the government for permission to build a 300MW biomass-fired power station
2009
September
22
IEA Bioenergy Review: Bioenergy a third of global primary energy supply in 2050
Bioenergy could sustainably contribute between a quarter and a third of global primary energy supply in 2050.
2009
September
22
Thermochemical Pioneer, wins prestigious Award
Tony Bridgwater, Professor of Chemical Engineering at Aston University in Birmingham, UK has been awarded the Don Klass Award for Excellence in Thermochemical Conversion Science.
2009
September
22
Green light for wood pellet mill near Mount Gambier, Australia
A $25 million wood pellet mill in Portland, Australia has been given the green light.
2009
September
17
IRENA + REN-Alliance: Landmark for renewables
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Renewable Energy Alliance (REN-Alliance) have agreed to work together in order to speed up the utilisation of renewable energy sources worldwide.
2009
September
04
Svebio: Bioenergy bigger than nuclear and hydro in Sweden
This increase of Bioenergy is one reason Sweden has been able to reduce it's green house gas emission with 9% since 1990.
2009
August
28
Global Sustainable Bioenergy Project Launched
A group of scientists from around the world recently launched a project which will attempt to resolve many of the issues related to the sustainable production of energy from biomass.
2009
August
28
IRENA Interim DG to hold key-note address at WB-CVF 2009
What role will IRENA have in pushing renewables forward on a global level?
2009
August
26
ExxonMobil announces leap into algae-based biofuels research
Oil company ExxonMobil has announced plans to invest $600 million in efforts to develop liquid transport fuel from algae.
2009
August
24
Greenland explores shark-based biofuels
Researchers in Greenland are looking into whether or not one of the world’s largest species of sharks could be a source of biofuel for the native Inuit population.
2009
August
17
France’s AREVA signs India biomass power deal
French energy firm AREVA has announced plans to team up with Astonfield Renewable Resources Limited to develop biomass power plants across India.
2009
August
14
US scholars reach consensus on benefits of biofuels
Eleven scholars from several respected US universities have concluded that biofuels can be produced in large quantities, but only if they come from feedstocks with low emissions of greenhouse gases throughout their life cycles.
2009
August
12
IRENA excludes nuclear power, to support renewables only
Nuclear power is not on IRENA:s agenda and oilproducers will have to look into renewable energy options because the oil will run out, Interim Director-General of IRENA, Ms. Hélène Pelosse says in an interview with Reuters.
2009
August
10
Global biofuels market to approach quarter of a trillion dollar in a decade: report
The global biofuels market will likely surpass a quarter of a trillion dollars in just over ten years, according to a recent report.
2009
August
07
G8 nations agree to climate change targets
The world’s leading industrial nations took important steps toward reducing carbon emissions at the recent Group of Eight (G8) meeting in Italy, but most of the hard work involved in making concrete progress still lies ahead.
2009
August
04
Canadian forestry industry employs genomics to track bioenergy feedstock growth
A Canadian-led research effort will apply develop genetic engineering tools to help more accurately predict when bioenergy feedstock will available.
2009
August
03
EU approves BP-DuPont biofuels venture
The European Union has given the green light to a joint venture between the DuPont chemical company and energy company BP to develop a new generation of biofuels.
2009
July
28
European Commission publishes template for National Renewable Energy Action Plans
The template regulates in detail how the member states have to set up their Renewable Energy Actions Plans until June 2010.
2009
July
28
National laboratory sketches America’s 10 biggest energy challenges
The latest edition of the magazine put out by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Tennessee outlines what the editors see as the ten biggest energy challenges facing the United States.
2009
July
27
Pentagon looks to algae for cheap military-grade biofuels
The US military is funding a number of research projects in hopes of developing algae-derived biofuels to help lower the costs of operating its massive fleet of planes and other vehicles.
2009
July
22
US pellet producers ramp up to meet European demand
With more European utilities choosing wood pellets to fuel power plants, the southeastern United States is increasingly becoming a major pellet exporter.
2009
July
13
New Zealand Greens want biofuel sustainability criteria
New Zealand’s Green Party wants to reintroduce biofuel sustainability criteria in order to keep promotional grants away from companies that cut down rain forests in order to produce biofuels.
2009
July
13
World Bank supports coal plant modernization in India
India has been approved for a $180 million loan from the World Bank to help it modernize the country’s coal-fired power plants.
2009
July
10
Dow Chemical announces project to harvest ethanol from algae
Dow Chemical is joining forces with a small start-up company to build thousands of bioreactors that will use algae to convert carbon dioxide into ethanol.
2009
July
06
Ms. Hélène Pelosse (France) elected as Interim Director-General of IRENA
Ms. Hélène Pelosse from France becomes Interim Director-General and Abu-Dahbi the interim HQ of IRENA
2009
July
02
Europes potential for creating an eco-efficient economy
A newly-produced report ‘A European Eco-efficient Economy’ focuses on Europe’s potential for creating an eco-efficient economy, one of the areas that will be given priority during the Swedish EU Presidency.
2009
June
29
Wood pellet manufacturing set to take off in Australia
An Australian company which recently opened its first wood pellet factory is looking to help from a German equipment maker in its quest to become the world’s largest pellet manufacturer.
2009
June
29
Report from CANBIOs "Making Bioenergy Projects Work" Event
Biomass projects, big and small, face the same major issue – minimizing cost of biomass supply.
2009
June
26
China launches it's first bioenergy research hub
China has opened its first bioenergy research centre, signaling a concrete step forward in the government’s efforts to develop new sources of energy.
2009
June
24
"Residues-to-Revenues" Conferences Draw Huge Australasian Interest
June 2009 marked a big shift from talking and planning to action and production on the wood-pellet scen in Australasia
2009
June
24
More to biomass than just fuel: ex-EU agriculture official
“No one should think that we can just switch from an oil-based to a biomass-based economy right now”
2009
June
17
Presentations from WBA Bioenergy Forum, June 12 2009, Beijing, China
The recently held WBA Bioenergy Forum was a great success attracting many representatives.
2009
June
16
Industrial-scale bioenergy from algae ‘a reasonable possibility’
Algae may someday be a source of bioenergy on an industrial scale, but it remains difficult to say exactly when that may happen, according to the head of the newly launched European Algae Biomass Association (EABA).
2009
June
16
WBA joins the International Renewable Energy Alliance (REN Alliance)
The World Bioenergy Association (WBA) has now joined the International Renewable Energy Alliance (REN Alliance)
2009
June
16
Oil producers argue for delay in new US biofuel rules
The US oil industry is urging the government to postpone new rules designed to promote biofuel use in the United States, arguing that too much work remains to be done.
2009
June
16
German parliament preserves biofuel blending targets
The upper house of the German parliament has upheld biofuel blending targets and rejected a proposed tax-hike on biofuels.
2009
June
15
Ash recycling at Elmia Wood slash conference
At a slash conference in Jönköping, Sweden, kicking off Elmia Wood 2009, 139 delegates from 29 countries gathered to learn more on effective handling and utilisation of slash.
2009
June
10
Wood rewrites power plants’ emissions equations
A number of power companies in Europe and the United States are switching to wood to fire plants traditionally fueled by coal.
2009
June
10
Company to breed cold-resistant jatropha
A US-based company has identified what it says are several strains of cold tolerant jatropha capable of thriving in the United States.
2009
June
09
Bioelectricty more water-efficient than biofuels
Generating electricity from biomass uses nearly half the water needed to produce biofuels, according to a new study
2009
June
05
Bioenergy key to Canadian forestry industry's revival
Forestry company executives in Canada are hoping bioenergy can help the industry survive a current global slump.
2009
June
05
Colombian ethanol output to double in 2009: minister says
Colombia’s agriculture minister forecast his country’s ethanol output would more than double by the end of the year
2009
June
02
Biofuels soon a reality for commercial jets
Biomass-based jet fuel may start replacing petroleum fuels on commercial airliners within a year, according to Boeing executive.
2009
May
28
G8, EU and G5 shows renewable insight
The parties believe that a comprehensive strategy to respond to the climate change challenge must necessarily envisage a portfolio of different renewable energy sources through policy and regulatory improvments to boost investments in bioenergy.
2009
May
25
Bioelectricity more efficient than biofuels
With biofuels producers facing a finite amount of land which can be converted for production, researchers have begun to examine ways to maximize biomass’s “miles per acre”.
2009
May
25
‘Green jobs’ buoy UK employment market
The number of job openings in the UK’s environmental sector continues to grow, despite the economic downturn which has dampened prospects in so many other sectors.
2009
May
25
US confirms ‘indirect land use’ key to emissions estimates
New calculations from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) demonstrate how the inclusion of “indirect land use” can affect estimates of greenhouse gas emissions.
2009
May
13
Renewables Global Status Report: Energy Transformation Continues Despite Economic Slowdown
Ethanol and biodiesel production both increased by 34 percent to 67 and 12 billion litres respectively. More renewable energy than conventional power capacity was added in both the European Union and United States for the first time ever.
2009
May
05
WBA forms working groups on standardisation and sustainability
During it´s March meeting important progress was made by the WBA interim board giving shape to WBA’s ambitious action plan for the year ahead.
2009
April
28
More than 120 scientific articles shows greenhouse gases increase
More than two years have passed since the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its landmark fourth assessment (AR4) on the possible causes and effects of global climate change.
2009
April
24
Pellets Roadmap for Europe
AEBIOM, the European Biomass Association has recently published a brochure "Pellets Roadmap for Europe".
2009
April
21
G8 points towards bioenergy to increase food production
In its final declaration from the recently held Agriculture Ministers meeting in Csion di Valmarino, Italy, the G8 acknowledged the need for development of agriculture in order to meet increasing demand for food.
2009
April
16
CanBio Report: Addressing barriers for Bioenergy
Regulatory hurdles have restricted the deployment of bioenergy technologies in Canada, for decades.
2009
April
09
FAO and Pisces report on Small-Scale Bioenergy Initiatives
FAO and Pisces report contains descriptions and preliminary lessons on livelihood impacts from case studies in Asia, Latin America and Africa
2009
April
08
10.000.000 tonnes of pellets
The Wood Pellets Association of Canada (WPAC) estimates that the global pellet production 2007 was ten million tonnes.
2009
April
01
Sustainable Vehicle Fuels - Do they exist?
Bilsweden (the Swedish organisation for car-makers and importers) has funded a report raising the question if there are any sustainable vehicle fuels.
2009
March
04
Biofuel is good for Africa’s farmers
Increased demand for biofuels is a positive development for Africa’s farmers. Farmers have been getting paid less and less for their products, but now prices for farm products are on the rise, and farmers’ incomes are rising with them.
2009
March
03
Meeting the challenge of global carbon management
“The world’s forest, grassland and agricultural ecosystems not only help to fulfill human society’s needs for food, energy and materials but also harbour a wealth of biodiversity of intrinsic and utilitarian value,” according to Jan-Erik Petersen of the European Environment Agency.
2009
March
03
Digging for green gold in Ghana
Ghana has a very favourable climate for growing plants for renewable fuels.
2009
March
03
Certification is the key for sustainability
Creating a workable, internationally applicable system for sustainability certification is vital to promoting public acceptance and a functioning market for biofuels.
2009
March
03
Dryer for pelletproduction
The Atlas-Stord Rotadisc(r) drier is an alternative to the direct fired drum drier.
2009
March
03
Soot cleaning system
AEROVIT is a system for removal of soot and deposits from boilers, using compressed air to create computerized shock waves of immense power.