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🔋 Following our earlier announcement, we’re now diving deeper into EMS + BESS integration for biomass CHP plants in Latvia's forestry and wood-processing sector. 🌲 This project continues our mission to help industrial energy producers turn flexibility into a measurable economical advantage. 👉 If you own or operate CHP assets and want to explore battery storage integration - let’s talk.

🌿 eREX and PECC2 Sign EPC Contract for Yen Bai 1 Biomass Power Plant 🌿 On November 7, 2025, in Hanoi, eREX Yen Bai Biomass Power Co., Ltd. and Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company 2 (PECC2) held the signing ceremony of the EPC Contract for the 50MW Yen Bai 1 Biomass Power Plant. Located in Dong Cuong commune, Lao Cai province, the plant includes one 50MW condensing steam turbine unit using grate-fired boiler technology, a fuel yard and handling system, operation building, auxiliary facilities, and an 11/110kV – 57MVA substation. It will use biomass fuels such as sawdust, wood chips, and bark — by-products from local agricultural and forestry activities. PECC2 has been selected as the EPC Contractor. With over 40 years of experience in power engineering and construction, PECC2 is one of Vietnam’s leading firms providing integrated EPC services for large-scale energy projects. The company previously collaborated successfully with eREX on the Hau Giang Biomass Power Plant, which began operation in April 2025. At the ceremony, Mr. Yasushi Saito, Managing Director of eREX Yen Bai Biomass Power, expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, local authorities, EVN, the Institute of Energy, and PECC2 for their support. He affirmed eREX’s goal of commercial operation in early 2028 and its commitment to reducing CO₂ emissions, enhancing energy self-sufficiency, and creating local jobs. Mr. Nguyen Chon Hung, Chairman of PECC2, emphasized the trust from EVN and partners over four decades. Following Hau Giang’s success, this new project reflects strong confidence and continued partnership between eREX and PECC2. The company is fully committed to ensuring timely and high-quality project delivery. EVN President & CEO Nguyen Anh Tuan highlighted the project’s role in strengthening national energy security and supporting Vietnam’s Net Zero goal, affirming EVN’s full backing for its implementation. The plant is expected to operate in early 2028, generating around 300 GWh of clean electricity annually. By utilizing agricultural and forestry residues, the project will reduce waste, cut emissions, diversify regional power sources, and bring socio-economic benefits to local communities.

"Miscanthus as energy crop: Environmental assessment of a miscanthus biomass production case study in France Highlights • Results from a case study of miscanthus biomass production for energy purposes. • Environmental assessment by energy accounting of rhizomes and aboveground biomass. • Rhizomes are more costly resource wise to produce than biomass. • Miscanthus production is highly sustainable using 64–70% renewable resources. • Biomass energy content at the pellet plant is 89 times the energy input required."

Synergy Bioproducts plans to build a biochar production and energy generation facility in Linden, Vermont. Currently in the permitting phase, the facility aims to produce biochar and electricity from low-value biomass, supporting local farmers and businesses while emphasizing streamlined regulatory processes for new ventures. Learn More 👉

♻️ Transforming Heat into Power with Biomass: RANHEAT ENGINEERING LIMITED x Enogia♻️ At Ranheat, we’ve always built industrial biomass systems to make use of wood waste, save costs, and reduce emissions. Now, by pairing our hot water biomass boilers with Enogia’s Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) modules, we’ve added something new: electricity generation. 🔹 Run your factory on wood waste 🔹 Convert disposal heat into usable power 🔹 Offset electricity costs and lower carbon footprint Our systems operate efficiently at 80–110°C, the perfect range for Enogia’s ORC to thrive—without the complexity or cost of steam. This means: ✅ Easier retrofit into existing heating systems ✅ Clean, reliable power from an existing waste stream ✅ Pay-as-you-save options available via Power Purchase Agreements → Learn how to turn your disposal costs into renewable electricity: 📎 https://lnkd.in/er7-QZ7C #Biomass #WoodWaste #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #RenewableEnergy #Ranheat #Enogia #CircularEconomy #ORC #IndustrialHeating

Organic Energy Solutions achieves top European SURE certification: Staff Writer Organic Energy Solutions (OES), a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List Group, has become Namibia’s first and only wood-chip biomass company to receive SURE (Sustainable Resources Verification Scheme) certification for energy production. The certification marks a major milestone for Namibia’s renewable energy sector. The certification follows a three-day audit confirming that OES’s biomass operations meet the strict sustainability requirements of the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED II). With this, OES joins a small group of SURE-certified energy companies in Namibia, most of which operate in the charcoal industry. “Being the only SURE-certified wood-chip biomass company in Namibia gives us a strong competitive edge in local and international markets,” said Gero von der Wense, managing director of Organic Energy Solutions. The certification confirms OES’s compliance with EU sustainability standards, allowing the company to enter premium export markets and supply industries that prioritise environmentally responsible sourcing. “This leadership position enhances our appeal to stakeholders and customers committed to green energy and climate goals,” von der Wense said. OES harvests biomass exclusively from invasive encroacher bush species that threaten Namibia’s biodiversity, water availability and agricultural productivity. The company’s operations play a key ecological role in restoring balance to the country’s savanna ecosystems. Franklin Angermund, Public Affairs and Sustainability Manager at Namibia Breweries Limited, one of OES’s main clients, welcomed the certification. “SURE certification directly supports NBL’s Brew a Better Namibia strategy and gives us surety that the biomass supplied to NBL is responsibly sourced, fully traceable and delivers real environmental benefits,” he said. Progress Kashandula, Chief Executive Officer of the Namibia Biomass Industry Group (N-BiG), said the certification was a milestone for Namibia’s biomass sector.  “Having a SURE-certified member like Organic Energy Solutions is a major milestone for N-BiG and Namibia’s biomass sector. It demonstrates that Namibia’s bioenergy value chain meets international sustainability and traceability standards. This achievement strengthens Namibia’s position in global markets and enables the country’s bioenergy products to access the European Union market.” https://lnkd.in/dwRQpjMF #RenewableEnergy #SustainableSolutions #Biomass #EnergyCertification #OES

Biomass Power Generation in Singapore "The Republic’s only active coal-burning plant will transition to running fully on biomass, a renewable fuel, by 2028, its operator Tuas Power announced on Thursday (Oct 30). The move will transform the Tembusu Multi-Utilities Complex (TMUC), located on Jurong Island, into Singapore’s largest green steam and green power cogeneration facility." "Tuas Power “aims to deliver reliable, non-intermittent green steam and power, and in future, other potential sustainable utilities for consumers in Singapore,” said its chief operating officer Michael Wong. The company also aims to build internal expertise and capabilities as the biomass sector expands across South-east Asia. Built in 2013 with a S$1 billion investment, TMUC is Singapore’s largest steam generation plant, supporting Jurong Island’s energy and chemical companies in daily operations. It was originally designed to operate on an 80:20 coal-to-biomass ratio, but has steadily increased the use of biomass in recent years. The biomass feedstock includes imported wood pellets and palm kernel shells, as well as locally-sourced waste wood chips. TMUC’s full shift to sustainable biomass is expected to reduce Tuas Power’s reckonable emissions by 1 million tonnes. Singapore aims to lower its peak emissions of 64.43 million tonnes to 60 million tonnes by 2030. Tuas Power credits its ability to transition the support of long-term utilities customers, such as Arlanxeo and CCD, as well as new partners. This includes YCH Group, StarHub, ABB Singapore and Digital Realty, which have committed to long-term green power purchases. The company is in discussions with more consumers to expand offtake agreements and ensure the transition is commercially sustainable." https://lnkd.in/gerrdub9

A new report from the Biomass Action Network of the Environmental Paper Network offers a series of case studies on the subsidies provided for biomass in various countries. Directing subsidies to biomass heat and power means less support is available for cleaner renewables like wind and solar and for developing energy efficiencies; far better uses for limited funds. This “opportunity cost” has serious economic consequences, since biomass power has remained very expensive, while the costs for wind and solar have steadily declined with technological improvements. Many biomass facilities are not economically viable, even with subsidies. Taxpayers are generally forced to carry the burden of that expense. In their report “Government subsidies for electricity generation and combined heat and power (CHP) from solid biomass - updated 2022” for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Trinomics calculated what could be achieved if European subsidies were reallocated to home insulation and heat pumps. It found that if subsidies for generating electricity from biomass were directed to home insulation, energy use in those homes would be reduced by 15-20% with cost savings of hundreds of euros per household, and that reallocating all European subsidies could insulate more than 700,000 households. It also found that subsidies for generating electricity from biomass were directed to heat pumps, natural gas use could be eliminated in those households - saving energy and reducing imports. Renewable electricity could be used for heating, and reallocating all biomass subsidies in the UK to heat pumps could reduce emissions by 1.6 MtCO2 /year. The Biomass Action Network, a coalition of 200+ groups in 70 countries, therefore demands that subsidy support for biomass be eliminated and redirected to better uses. Environmental Paper Network, Biofuelwatch, Comite Schone Lucht, Dogwood Alliance, Global Environmental Forum, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Pivot Point, The Rachel Carson Council, Solutions for Our Climate (SFOC), and Workshop for All Beings https://lnkd.in/eQCpD2V3

Honeywell has introduced an innovative process that converts agricultural and forestry waste into renewable fuels for hard-to-abate sectors such as shipping and aviation. #biocrudeupgrading #Bioenergy #biomass #Ecofining #eFining #Honeywell #Maritimedecarbonisation #modularprocessplants #RenewableFuels #sustainableaviationfuel Follow F&L Asia Ltd. for more industry updates here: https://lnkd.in/fGDzetn Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/g-9sDz3PIn

—— 🌱 Choosing the Right Biomass Pellet: Local Production or Import? As global interest in renewable energy continues to grow, biomass pellets have become a key player in the transition toward cleaner fuel alternatives 🔋. In many countries, such as 🇹🇷Türkiye, local production capacity is expanding rapidly. Still, when selecting the right biomass pellet, the decision involves more than just local availability or cost per ton. Technical factors like ash content, calorific value, and combustion stability are equally important in determining real performance and value ⚙️. Locally produced pellets in some regions may provide higher calorific values, generating more heat per unit of mass 🔥. However, these often come with higher ash content, leading to more frequent cleaning, greater maintenance needs, and lower overall efficiency. Imported pellets, by contrast, are often cleaner-burning, with lower ash levels that help improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime. Even with slightly lower calorific values, their stable performance can bring long-term operational benefits. 🚢 Logistics and total energy cost also play a major role. A pellet that looks inexpensive at the factory gate may become less competitive after inland transport, handling, and storage. Meanwhile, imported products delivered directly to port can offer more predictable landed costs—especially for facilities near coastal regions. Evaluating the energy cost per usable unit of fuel often gives a clearer picture of real efficiency and value. Ultimately, the right choice depends on technical requirements, supply stability, and environmental priorities 🌍. For industrial users, low ash and consistent quality often take precedence. For smaller-scale users, locally produced pellets may remain a flexible and accessible option. As the biomass energy industry continues to evolve, quality, efficiency, and sustainability are becoming the true measures of success. Whether locally produced or imported, the goal remains the same: achieving cleaner combustion and more sustainable energy use across industries💡. 🤝 If you are seeking green energy biomass pellet solutions, feel free to contact Enal Green Solutions. ♻️ We are committed to helping your operations achieve higher environmental performance and greater economic efficiency through reliable, sustainable biomass energy products. 🌿 #BiomassEnergy #RenewableEnergy #GreenFuel #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #BioPellets #EnergyEfficiency #CircularEconomy #LowCarbon #EnalGreenSolutions #GreenIndustry #SustainableFuture #EcoInnovation