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News to share from France 🇫🇷 in the Renewable Natural Gas #RNGindustry. Veolia, Waga Energy, and #ENGIE have formed a powerful partnership to push the boundaries of sustainable energy production. Since May 1st, Waga Energy has been selling RNG produced at Veolia’s Val Pôle in Claye-Souilly to ENGIE under a #Biomethane Purchase Agreement (BPA), without government subsidies 👏🏼 This 13-year contract is the longest BPA ever signed in France, marking a significant milestone in the RNG market. Veolia supplies biogas from the Claye-Souilly landfill, one of France’s largest RNG production units with an annual capacity of 120 GWh, equivalent to the energy consumption of around 20,000 households. Waga Energy converts this biogas into high-value RNG using its cutting-edge technology. The RNG is marketed by ENGIE at a higher value than the subsidized price, highlighting the growing economic viability of renewable energy sources. This agreement also enabled Waga Energy to secure long-term financing from CIC and Arkéa Banque Entreprises et Institutionnels for the RNG production unit. Miya PAOLUCCI of ENGIE stated, “The signing of this new BPA contributes to ENGIE’s goal to supply 30 TWh of RNG per year to our customers by 2030.” This collaboration not only supports ENGIE’s ambitious goals but also accelerates the transition towards a sustainable energy future. Estelle Brachlianoff, CEO of Veolia, emphasized, “Veolia is a key player in the production of bioenergy, already producing 1.6 terawatt-hours of biogas from waste anaerobic digestion in France alone.” This partnership is a testament to the power of collaboration in driving innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. As the world shifts towards greener energy solutions, such initiatives are crucial for reducing our carbon footprint and fostering economic growth 🔝 #RenewableEnergy #RNG #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #GreenInnovation #Veolia #WagaEnergy #ENGIE #Bioenergy #ClimateAction #Irbisio #Cleantech

Today, we are taking another step towards decarbonizing our production sites in France. After a first CPPA signed in 2023 to supply green energy to the Group's largest yeast plant in Marcq-en-Baroeul, we are renewing our commitment by signing a second CPPA concerning our Biospringer by Lesaffre site in Maisons Alfort near Paris. Covering a forecast annual purchase volume of around 34 GWh, this additional #CPPA provides for the supply of green electricity from an #agrivoltaic project (synergy between agricultural production and photovoltaic energy) developed by Groupe Qair in the Hauts-de-France region. It will enable the Group to continue accelerating its energy transition by increasing the share of renewable energies in its energy supply.

A further step in the #decarbonization of Lesaffre's activities. We have just signed a #CPPA with Qair Group, an independent renewable energy company. For several years now, we have been committed to a decarbonization process. Our ambition is to reduce our carbon footprint across our entire value chain. To achieve this, we are investing in several areas: improving energy efficiency, deploying electrification, using biomass and by-products, optimizing the use of biogas, developing renewable energies...  Discover more ==> https://lnkd.in/dQueRhAr

While carbon capture technology has been developing rapidly towards a zero emissions future, actual storage and reuse options have been few and far between. The Vast methanol project with Calix Limited technology provides a pathway both to carbon utilisation and zero emissions fuel and chemical feedstock. This project is truly a world leader in the clean energy supply chain.

Earlier this month, VIVACE had the pleasure to participate in the European Union's Sustainable Energy Week (#EUSEW2024), which took place from June 11 to 13 in Brussels. Here are a few takeaways: • Ramping up renewables: A key focus of the conference was finding ways to ramp up renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, to meet the EU's ambitious target of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. This includes exploring new technologies and innovative solutions for integrating renewables into the existing energy grid. Under the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III), the EU aims to increase the share of renewable energy from the current 32% to 42.5% by 2030. • Grid resiliency: Another takeaway is that the current EU energy grid does not have the capacity to absorb the additional renewable energy by 2030, resulting in the need for additional energy storage capacity. It is therefore crucial to increase grid stability times two by 2030 and closer to seven times by 2050, particularly through the use of storage solutions. • Permitting process: The permitting process for renewable energy projects can be a lengthy and complicated process, often resulting in delays and increased costs. Therefore, the EU has shortened this timeframe from seven years to two years to streamline the administrative burden and facilitate the rapid deployment of renewable energy projects. • The role of biofuels: Biofuels have the potential to play a significant role in decarbonizing parts of the economy, including transportation. However, there is a need to ensure that biofuels are produced sustainably and do not compete with food production or result in deforestation. In this sense, the EU is working on a number of initiatives to increase uptake in sustainable biofuels. • Encouraging consumer participation: Another key aspect discussed at the conference was the role of consumers in driving the transition towards renewable energy. By creating incentives for individuals and households to switch to renewable energy sources, such as through subsidies or tax breaks, we can accelerate the adoption of clean energy. Additionally, promoting consumer education and awareness can also help encourage more sustainable energy consumption habits. #energy #cleanenergy #ecologicaltransition #eugreendeal #climatepositiveconsumption #batteries #lowcarbon #transition #renewableenergy #energytransition #netzero #energystorage #energyefficiency #EUSEW2024

As global energy leaders like BP and Shell increase investments in renewable natural gas, biomethane is becoming a crucial player in decarbonizing the gas supply. The versatile 'drop-in' fuel has the potential to satisfy 10% of global LNG demand by 2050. Curious about the challenges it faces? Explore more in our latest Edge article: https://lnkd.in/g-XQa7gC

RNG is the buzz word in green energy, find out why everyone is talking about it in our latest piece by Peter Draper #RNG #greenenergy #energy https://lnkd.in/gctJFD5M

Manufacturing sector set to benefit from renewable liquid gases: A new report from energy and sustainability experts, Gemserv commissioned by Liquid Gas UK, the voice of the renewable liquid gas industry (RLG) in the UK, has found that businesses in the glass, cement and mineral sectors that rely on high temperatures for industrial processes can meet their carbon reduction targets by using RLGs. The […] The post Manufacturing sector set to benefit from renewable liquid gases appeared first on Industrial Compliance.

We have issued RECs for a few years from our biogas powerplants and solar assets. I can say awareness and demand for RECs has picked up significantly over the last year. For Carbon Credits we are relatively new to the issuance process, and are now working towards issuing our first Malaysian Carbon Credits from Palm Oil Mill Effluents Biogas Plant operated by Cenergi, expected in 1Q25. At the forum there was a lot of dialoque on REC and Carbon Credits. Ultimately these instruments/assets will play a significant role in decarbonisation pathways for corporations.

As I delve more into a sustainable solution for my lovely island home of Jamaica here is my most recent summarized article on the electricity usage. #SustainableEnergy #Renewables #Biogas #JamaicaEnergy #cleanenergy https://lnkd.in/gBsvXxTz