Biomass conversion study boosts bioenergy efficiency

🌱 Biomass: Powering a Sustainable Future 🌱 As the world transitions toward cleaner and renewable energy, biomass stands out as one of the most promising solutions. 👉 What is Biomass? Biomass energy harnesses the chemical energy stored in organic matter. Common feedstocks include: 🌳 Wood & forestry residues 🌾 Agricultural waste (corn stalks, sugarcane bagasse, etc.) 🐄 Animal manure 🍽️ Food & municipal waste These resources can be used in multiple ways: Burned directly to produce heat Converted into biogas through anaerobic digestion Processed into liquid fuels like bioethanol and biodiesel 👉 Why is Biomass Important? Unlike fossil fuels, biomass operates on a near carbon-neutral cycle. Plants absorb CO2 during growth, and when biomass is used as fuel, that CO2 is released back—helping maintain a balanced carbon cycle. 🔑 Key Benefits: Reduces dependence on fossil fuels Provides decentralized energy solutions for rural areas Turns waste into a resource, reducing environmental pollution Supports energy security and rural livelihoods 🌍 With rising energy demand and urgent climate challenges, biomass can be a game-changer in creating a circular, sustainable, and low-carbon energy future. 💡 The question isn’t whether biomass has potential—it’s how quickly we can scale it responsibly to meet global energy needs. #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #Biomass #CircularEconomy #CleanEnergyFuture

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🌱 Biomass: low-carbon solution… or hidden emissions risk? In many industrial facilities, boilers and steam boilers are still powered by fossil fuels. Biomass often appears as an attractive alternative: renewable, locally available, and presented as a low-carbon fuel. But in carbon accounting, if your biomass is not certified, it may show up as a very high carbon content... ! Why? Because certification ensures that the feedstock truly comes from sustainable sources (forestry residues, agricultural by-products, waste wood) rather than from deforestation or unsustainable harvesting. Without certification, carbon accountants cannot assume neutrality and the emissions factors used can be similar to fossil fuels. For industries aiming at credible decarbonization pathways, this means: 🔎 Always check the origin of your biomass. 📑 Use certified supply chains (FSC, PEFC, for example). ⚖️ Don’t rely only on “renewable” labeling and ensure your carbon reporting stands up to scrutiny. Biomass can be a great step forward in reducing fuel-related emissions, but only if the sourcing is sustainable and well documented. Otherwise, what looks “green” on paper can end up inflating your carbon footprint. TERAO Asia

📰 This week saw some key developments in durable CDR, as Mast Reforestation completed the world’s largest biomass burial that will generate 5,000 CDR credits by Q1 2026, while Carbon Drawdown Initiative launched a new directory for individuals and small/mid-size businesses to find vendors for CDR credits in small volumes, and NewClimate published a report assessing 35 companies’ durable CDR efforts.   Here are some quick highlights: 🌿 Rainbow (formerly Riverse) issued first biochar credits to Biokol.se 💨 Octavia Carbon signs 10-year kilotonne scale offtake agreement facilitated by Carbonfuture 🌳 Mast Reforestation completes biomass burial project in Montana 🤝 Green Carbon Inc., Varhad and Carbonfuture partner to launch biochar project in India 💸 Rock Flour Company raises €6.1M in seed funding round 💻 Carbon Drawdown Initiative launches directory for individuals and small/mid-size businesses to purchase CDR 🍁 Carbon Business Council releases CDR policy primer on Canada 📊 Insight pieces and reports by NewClimate Institute, ClimeFi, World Ocean Council, BlueLayer and Supercritical   🔗 Read on to learn more in the latest edition of "This Week in CDR" here: https://lnkd.in/ggvB_yUf   📣 ICYMI, we recently released the "Biochar Carbon Removal Market Snapshot 2025", in which we analyze the dynamics behind biochar’s rapid rise and explore what sales, deliveries, and buyer behavior reveal about its role in the state of the durable CDR market. To learn more, read the BCR Market Snapshot here: https://lnkd.in/gQHYdtkk   💡 In case you've missed the older editions, sign up to become a Portal member to access an extensive newsfeed of updates in durable CDR.   ✅ Join over 1,000 companies and sign up for free access to the CDR.fyi Portal to gain durable CDR market insights, showcase your company’s profile and progress, and get on the CDR map. Check out our partner page at CDR.fyi learn more.

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Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) in Germany have developed a new method that could enable decentralised production of methanol directly from biomass under mild reaction conditions https://lnkd.in/eiJ5-pv2

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 🌱 How can biomass fuels shape a greener future? Let’s explore their journey. In today’s push for sustainable energy, solid biomass fuels like briquettes and pellets shine as eco-friendly alternatives to fossil fuels. These densified organic materials reduce waste and support carbon-neutral energy. As we tackle climate change, understanding their history offers insights into their future potential. 𝐀𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬 Humans have used biomass for energy for over 230,000 years, starting with wood fires for heat and cooking. Charcoal, an early processed fuel, emerged through slow pyrolysis, with evidence in ancient cave art. In places like Nepal, loose biomass fueled daily life, laying the groundwork for advanced techniques. 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 Briquettes—compressed blocks of agricultural residues or sawdust—marked a leap in efficiency. Key milestones: - 𝟏𝟗𝟐𝟓: Japan introduced "Ogalite," sawdust-based briquettes. - 𝟏𝟗𝟔𝟎𝐬: Japan’s production soared with screw and piston presses, influencing Europe. - 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟐: Nepal’s first commercial briquette plant produced 900 tons yearly from rice husks. - 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎: Nepal blended coal and biomass, boosting efficiency. Today, briquettes fuel cooking and heating in developing nations, generate steam in industries, and earn carbon credits under agreements like the Kyoto Protocol. In developed markets, they’re co-fired with coal, cutting CO2 with minimal infrastructure changes. 𝐏𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐬: Compact and Modern Pellets, smaller and uniform, evolved from 19th-century wood pellets for steam engines. The modern industry grew during energy crises: - 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟏𝟖𝟎𝟎𝐬: Early presses powered rural homes. - 𝟏𝟗𝟕𝟎𝐬: Energy crises drove pellet production from sawdust and almond shells. - 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟎𝒔: Sweden and North America scaled up, with pellets as low-pollution options. - 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲: Global demand grows 15-20% annually, with Asia’s markets like Japan and Korea projecting 16M tons by 2025. Pellets now heat homes and power plants, showcasing their versatility. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐬 Briquettes and pellets, made from corn stover, miscanthus, wood, Soya Husk, Mustard Husk, Baggase, Sawdust or Groundnut Shell offer carbon-neutral solutions. Their evolution from survival tools to industrial staples reflects our shift toward sustainability. What role do you see for biomass fuels in renewable energy? Share below, and let’s connect to explore sustainable solutions! 🌍 #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #Bioenergy #GreenTech #Innovation

📢 Unlocking Value: Co-Producing Green Hydrogen & Bio-Acids from Biomass A new study in Green Chemistry, led by the EU-funded Green H2 Project, highlights an opportunity for the chemical and hydrogen sectors: producing green hydrogen and high-value bio-acids simultaneously from biomass. 🔑 Why this matters for industry leaders: ⚡ Efficiency & Profitability: Multi-product dehydrogenation systems can outperform single-output processes, especially as carbon pricing scales globally. 🌍 Strategic Advantage: Acetic acid, identified as the most promising co-product, offers both market demand and sustainability benefits. 🌱 Decarbonization Pathway: The chemical industry accounts for ~2% of global GHG emissions. This approach supports emissions reduction while opening new revenue streams. 📜 Policy & Regulation Ready: As environmental regulation tightens, these systems could position companies ahead of compliance curves. 📈 The takeaway: Co-production from biomass isn’t just a sustainability play, it’s a strategic growth lever for chemical and energy companies navigating the transition to low-carbon markets. Read our Press Release: https://lnkd.in/eUMyM6cA Discover the GH2 Project: https://lnkd.in/eRBzVxAV #GreenHydrogen #SustainableChemicals #Decarbonization #EnergyTransition #CleanTech #IndustrialInnovation

A new review reveals that converting biomass pyrolysis byproduct, bio-tar, into bio-carbon can yield a profit of up to USD 2.38 per kilogram. The resulting material, with a calorific value of 28.2 MJ/kg, provides a high-performance fuel source and contributes to a potential USD 2.4 billion economic benefit by 2030. Learn More 👉

At Jahnvi Biofuels, efficiency meets sustainability. 🌱 One of the key components in our biomass briquette production is the biomass dryer – a machine designed to reduce moisture content in agricultural and industrial biomass waste, ensuring optimal combustion and higher calorific value. With our dryer, we: • Enhance the quality and durability of briquettes • Improve fuel efficiency • Reduce emissions for a cleaner, greener energy solution This is how we turn waste into a valuable, eco-friendly energy source—one step closer to a sustainable future. #JahnviBiofuels #BiomassBriquettes #SustainableEnergy #RenewableEnergy #GreenTechnology #CleanEnergy