Deploying Purpose-Grown Energy Crops for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Workshop: Summary Report
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February 22, 2024
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The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) workshop, organised by the Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), convened various stakeholders from industry, government bodies, DOE national laboratories, academia, and more. Its focus was on devising a research strategy for cultivating purpose-grown biomass energy crops at a large scale to supply feedstocks for biofuels and bioproducts.
PBC4GGR Proof of Concept Grants – Call for Proposals
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February 14, 2024
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The Perennial Biomass Crops for Greenhouse Gas Removal (PBC4GGR) project is offering proof of concept grants for projects up to 9 months in duration, and with a total value not exceeding £50,000. Projects should address key knowledge gaps in perennial biomass crops.
Exploring the Future of Biomass: Workshop Report Investigates Novel Crops and Forestry Species for Industrial Biomass
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January 04, 2024
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A recent Supergen Bioenergy Hub Stakeholder workshop focussing on novel crop species suitable for industrial-scale production of biomass in the UK has identified the most promising novel biomass crops for near-term deployment in the UK...
CHCx3 Cropping Options Survey for Growers
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January 03, 2024
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The Centre for High Carbon Capture (CHCx3) project would like to better understand the key requirements of growers when determining which crops to grow on their land or as part of their rotations.
Agriculture Diversification Scheme Nurturing Novel Crops and Biomass Enterprises in Wales
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December 20, 2023
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In a bid to encourage agricultural innovation and diversification, the Agriculture Diversification Scheme in Wales is currently open for applications until 12th January 2024.
Farming Innovation Programme – Research Starter Round 4 Briefing Event
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November 28, 2023
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Farming, growing or forestry businesses based in England can apply for a share of a £850,000 Farming Innovation Programme fund for projects to improve productivity, sustainability and resilience in the agricultural sector.
Experts Weigh In on the Key Requirements for Boosting the UK Biomass Industry
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October 20, 2023
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The UK has made substantial strides in the pursuit of renewable energy sources, and biomass could play a crucial role in achieving sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. However, to fully harness the potential of this green energy source, a recent Farmers Weekly article identified several key requirements.
Biomass Connect at Wood Heat Conference
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October 01, 2023
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Biomass Connect will be well-represented at the upcoming Wood Heat Conference. Jeanette Whitaker from the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) and the Project lead for Biomass Connect will […]
UK Biomass Strategy Released
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August 10, 2023
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We are pleased to announce that today the Government published its Biomass Strategy, which presents the role biomass can play in reaching net zero, what Government is doing to enable […]
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