Thursday, 15 August 2019 12:10
Now available: Trilon® M Max based on renewable resources
BASF has launched Trilon® M Max EcoBalanced, the first renewables-based Trilon® M grade produced according to the biomass balance approach. This approach replaces fossil feedstock with renewable feedstock such as bio-naphtha or biogas at the very beginning of production. The…
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Wednesday, 31 July 2019 19:46
Knox Recycling takes delivery of Australia’s first UNTHA XR
The first UNTHA XR shredder is now operational in Melbourne, Australia, following a 15,000km journey from the world-renowned engineering facility where it was manufactured in Austria. The 37-tonne mobile machine has been shipped to Knox Recycling (KTS), a long-standing client…
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Wednesday, 31 July 2019 19:18
Stora Enso invests in producing bio-based carbon materials for energy storage
Stora Enso is investing EUR 10 million to build a pilot facility for producing bio-based carbon materials based on lignin. Wood-based carbon can be utilised as a crucial component in batteries typically used in consumer electronics, the automotive industry and…
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Thursday, 09 May 2019 09:18
Geocycle takes delivery of first waste shredder in Ecuador
Global shredding brand UNTHA has shipped its first waste shredder to Ecuador, as worldwide waste management firm Geocycle prepares to deliver new co-processing solutions for clients in the South American country. The XR3000C mobil-e has made the 6,500 mile journey…
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Tuesday, 07 May 2019 09:50
Tax rate hike for domestic Solar, Storage and Biomass Boiler markets contested by industry
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) is contesting a proposal by HMRC to increase VAT rates on low carbon technologies such as domestic solar, biomass boilers, and battery storage. Sudden consultation released by HMRC, which closed on 3rd May 2019 ,…
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Friday, 03 May 2019 09:53
ANDRITZ to supply the sixth high-efficiency PowerFluid circulating fluidized bed boiler for Tokushima Tsuda biomass power plant, Japan
International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Hitachi Zosen Corporation (HITZ), Japan, to deliver a PowerFluid circulating fluidized bed boiler with a flue gas cleaning system. The boiler will be part of a new biomass power plant to…
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Friday, 03 May 2019 09:51
UNTHA appoints industry stalwart as Director of Global Business Development
Industrial shredding specialist UNTHA has appointed Briton Gary Moore as Director of Global Business Development. The Austrian-headquartered firm has made the strategic decision ahead of 25% projected worldwide growth, over the next 12 months. Currently Sales Director of UNTHA UK…
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Friday, 03 May 2019 09:47
Climate adaptation in European forests: which role for bioenergy?
Forests are a key topic of discussion when it comes to the European climate policy. All stakeholders seem to agree: within forests lies significant potential for mitigating the adverse effects of climate change. But how are forests going to fulfil…
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Friday, 03 May 2019 09:45
Valmet to convert a recovery boiler into a biomass boiler at DA Alizay in France
Valmet has received an order from Biomasse Energie d'Alizay to convert a recovery boiler into a biomass boiler utilizing bubbling fluidized bed combustion technology (BFB) at DA Alizay mill in France. Biomasse Energie d'Alizay will start producing steam and electricity…
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Friday, 03 May 2019 09:42
RSS Tests Lifting Beams at Waste-to-Energy Site
Rope and Sling Specialists (RSS) will test 24 jibs and runway beams, in addition to related hoists, during three site visits at the Wheelabrator Parc Adfer facility in Flintshire, North Wales this month (April), ahead of commencement of waste-to-energy operations…
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Friday, 03 May 2019 09:39
Mobile shredder transforms Crapper & Sons’ biomass operation
Long-standing waste management firm Crapper & Sons has further strengthened its resource agenda, having invested in a new shredding system to transform wood waste into a biomass fuel. Having started out as a Quarrying firm more than 60 years ago,…
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Thursday, 11 April 2019 21:35
Neste to open the first commercial fueling site in California offering Neste MY Renewable Diesel
Renewable diesel fuel is soon to be much more accessible to fleet drivers looking to fuel up in northern and central California, thanks to cardlock locations that will be offering Neste MY Renewable Diesel™. This is the very first time…
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