Paterson, NJ seeking WTE plant proposals from firms

Despite the protests of environmentalists panning the idea, Paterson, NJ officials still want a waste-to-energy plant and are seeking proposals from firms to create such a facility.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 26, 2015

New wood waste biorefinery concept championed by German, Norwegian firms

A German pulverizer manufacturer and a Norwegian biomass conversion technology firm are collaborating on a new wood waste biorefinery concept that will soon include a demonstration plant located in a forest in Norway.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 26, 2015

Morgan State U prof wins $100K prize for new WTE process

A new waste-to-energy process developed at Morgan State University could solve the problem of poultry waste disposal, while decreasing the harmful environmental effects of large poultry farms.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 26, 2015

Montgomery, NY approves up to $270M in funding for biomass plant

A planned biomass plant in Montgomery, New York has received approval from local leaders for the bond plan, despite other objection to the facility.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 24, 2015

Biomass use is rising across the globe: report

Biomass is growing in popularity across the world, and should continue its growth for the next several years, a new report notes.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 19, 2015

Torxx, Marathon partner to market kinetic pulverizer technology

The latter is a subsidiary of Chattanooga, TN-based Environmental Solutions Group.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 18, 2015

German hose pump technology lowers upkeep of WTE plant pumps

A new hose pump created for WTE plants that was developed by a German firm could reduce maintenance and replacement costs of WTE plant pumps.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 18, 2015

Jones Celtic BioEnergy, AeroThermal collaborate on waste and energy efforts

The collaboration should make the most of their areas of expertise, in order to develop future projects.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 18, 2015

German investment firm Wermuth sees promise in WTE

The company belives waste-to-energy is a future area of growth, and is in talks with three WTE companies in which it may invest.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 17, 2015

Concord Blue, Lockheed Martin team on WTE projects

The companies are working together to create two WTE plants in New York and Germany.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 16, 2015

NYC industry leaders, residents learn about RNG, organic waste benefits

A pilot program currently yields up to 40 tons per day of organic waste from about 100,000 residences.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 15, 2015

ID city to debut GE anaerobic technology for sludge processing

Operation is slated to follow shortly after delivery of equipment later this year.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 12, 2015

Duke Energy looks to use swine waste biogas as fuel in NC plants

Duke Energy Carolinas hopes to get approval from North Carolina officials to use swine waste biogas as a fuel at two of its plants in the state.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 10, 2015

NJ WTE plant would produce no smells, no noise, company president claims

Delta Thermo Energy wants to use technology developed outside the U.S. to build a $45 to $55 million waste-to-energy plant in Patterson, NJ.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 10, 2015

Wegmans food waste efforts electrifying New York farms

A dozen of the grocer's stores are working with two New York farms to convert food waste into energy for use by the farms and for use in the grid.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 8, 2015

Konecranes design/tech solutions provide second lives to older WTE plants

The company has seen success in replacing WTE plant cranes while allowing the plant to continue operations.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 5, 2015

Green Earth Energy readies for new RCBC process at TN WTE plant

The company in 2012 added recycling to its waste collection services.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 4, 2015

What a gas: Waste industry's adoption of CNG outpaces others

Diesel fuel prices, lower natural gas prices, and the need for better-performing, quieter trucks are some factors compelling waste and recycling firms to buy more CNG-fueled vehicles.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 2, 2015

USDA biomass assistance program aids WTE generation efforts

The agency's Biomass Crop Assistance Program offers landowner benefits while buttressing the WTE industry.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 2, 2015

WI Supreme Court: Green Bay nix of Oneida WTE plant permit was wrong

The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed with a lower court ruling that the city's denial of a permit for a waste-to-energy plant was wrong.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 1, 2015

Covanta Vancouver WTE plant burns cleaner with new emissions technology

The plant has seen 53% lowered emissions since the start of the year due to newly installed technology.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 29, 2015

Whole-log burner could benefit various industries

A new wood waste-to-energy system could help reduce wood waste across the nation, while strengthening the timber industry.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 28, 2015

Blue Sphere to build WTE plant in RI

The facility will make 3.2 megawatts of energy from food waste.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 22, 2015

Covanta purchases Advanced Waste, employees to remain

The former has made deals recently in New York and Indiana.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 22, 2015

Hermitage plant to churn tons of recalled Jeni's ice cream into energy

The company and Blue Bell Creameries were left with of tons of ice cream after a devastating recall due to listeria.

By Deborah Barrington • May 22, 2015