CONDIMON @ REGATEC 2016
3rd International Conference on Renewable Energy Gas Technology, REGATEC 2016
10-11 May 2016, Scandic Triangeln, Malmö, Sweden
REGATEC 2016 has a technical and industrial focus and is directed towards microbial and thermochemical conversion of biomass and waste to biomethane, Power-to-gas, gasification of biomass and waste for CHP production, and cryogenic upgrading/liquefaction. REGATEC includes plenary and parallel sessions, a poster session, an exhibition and excellent opportunities to network and find new collaboration and business partners. 60+ experts will highlight the latest advances.
For more information: www.regatec.org
Articles from Biomass Magazine
- California governor signs bill to aid RNG pipeline integration
On Sept. 20, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation that aims to facilitate pipeline integration of renewable natural gas (RNG). The bill was supported by the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas.
- Harnessing algae and fungi to create new biofuel system
Michigan State University scientists developed a biofuel production platform that uses two species of marine algae and soil fungi. It lowers cultivation and harvesting costs and increases productivity.
- New method more than doubles sugar production from plants
EPFL chemists have developed a method that can significantly increase the yield of sugars from plants, improving the production of renewable fuels, chemicals, and materials.
- EPA releases data on small refinery hardship waivers
The U.S. EPA has released new data on small refinery hardship waivers confirming the agency has, to date, waived volumes equal to approximately 1.46 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) for 2017 and 790 million RINs for 2016.
- Airbus delivers aircraft to JetBlue using biojet blend
Airbus’ A320 Family production facility in the U.S. is delivering its first aircraft partially powered by sustainable jet fuel. The latest A321 for JetBlue is due to depart Mobile on Sept. 20 with 15 percent sustainable jet fuel in its tanks.
- Enerkem commits to taking action on ocean plastics waste
Enerkem Inc. announced Sept. 20 at the G7 Environment, Energy and Oceans Ministerial Meeting in Halifax, Nova Scotia, that it will be exploring opportunities to take action on ocean plastics waste and marine litter.
- Envia idles GTL plant, Velocys focuses on Mississippi project
Velocys has announced that Envia Energy will suspend operations at its Oklahoma City plant due to financial circumstances. The gas-to-liquids facility, which features Velocys’ Fischer-Tropsch technology, began producing finished products in 2017.
- Wärtsilä to supply biogas upgrading plant to Oregon facility
Wärtsilä has announced its subsidiary Puregas Solutions has been contracted to provide a turnkey biogas upgrading plant to an existing anaerobic digestion facility in Oregon for the production of renewable natural gas (RNG).
- Bacteria used as cell factories could produce biofuels
A new technique for manipulating small cell structures for use in a range of biotechnical applications, including the production of biofuels and vaccines, has been developed by a team of scientists led by the University of Kent.
- HPBA: Wood stove manufacturers need more time to meet EPA regs
The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association is speaking out in support of a bill that aims to push back the effective compliance date of new source performance standards for residential wood heaters, hydronic heaters and forced-air furnaces.
