CO₂-negative Energy
from Biomass

Planbar Strom & Wärme für 
Netze und Prozesse

Biomass is key to sustainable energy supply – usually available locally, economical thanks to CO2 certification, and achievable with negative CO2 emissions through carbon capture. Our biomass power plants utilise biogenic waste materials such as fresh and waste wood and residues from the paper industry. They combine modern technology with over 100 years of engineering experience. For companies and municipalities that operate in a CO2-neutral manner and are committed to a sustainable energy supply. As your partner, we develop tailor-made concepts for an efficient and sustainable energy supply – driven by ideas full of energy!

Stronger together

Sustainable projects require more than just technology: they need a shared understanding, clear communication, and the commitment to find solutions. We view our customers as partners – because we support them from the early discussions through to operation, reliably and responsibly.

As part of the JFE Engineering Group, we combine our experience in the thermal utilization of waste materials with financial strength and an international perspective. This results in solutions that are both convincing and sustainable.

Industry: Making good use of production residues

Wood processing, paper, or agricultural industries: our plants convert production residues into electricity, steam, and heat directly on site. This lowers energy costs, reduces CO2, and creates independence from fossil fuel markets. As a result, energy-intensive businesses gain efficiency and competitiveness.

Local authorities: Securing grid supply

Municipal power plants replace fossil fuels with biomass. They supply controllable heat for local and district heating networks as well as clean electricity. Biomass complements wind and solar as a 24/7 energy source, ensures security of supply, and strengthens regional value creation—with stable costs and sustainable benefits.

Removing CO₂ instead of just avoiding it

Flue gas condensation increases the fuel efficiency of the plant, reducing fuel consumption and emissions. Carbon capture turns this into a CO2-negative solution: the plant actively removes CO2 from the atmosphere. In addition, tradable certificates are generated. The result: lower operating costs through higher efficiency—and new sources of revenue for operators.

“We develop solutions that work efficiently today and will still be viable tomorrow – with experience, robust systems, and particular strength in large outputs of up to 140 MWth.”

Tailor-made technology

Our biomass power plants have a modular design. Tailored to your needs—adapted to the fuel, location, and target. The modules are tried and tested, low-maintenance, and designed for longevity. This results in plants that are economical, efficient, and future-proof.

Firing technology

Advance grate, fluidized bed, or pulverized fuel firing

Boiler technology

Horizontal or vertical, with modules for cleaning, protection, and refractory lining

Flue gas treatment

Wet, dry, or semi-dry—with DeNOx, condensation, and CCS preparation

Biomass in a changing world – 
new opportunities for operators

Subsidy policies, fuel diversity, and CO2 utilization are changing requirements. Those who act now will secure efficiency, flexibility, and market advantages.

Wood policy: Out with subsidies, in with certification?

With the end of national subsidies, EU standards are coming into focus. RED III and EU taxonomy define which projects are “green.” For operators, efficiency, flexibility, and verifiability are key. Those who modernize early and obtain certifications will secure competitive advantages.

Rethinking the fuel mix

Solid biomass is diverse—from waste wood and residues to fast-growing energy crops. Its calorific value, ash behavior, and pollutant content vary depending on its origin. Modern plants rely on flexible combustion systems that can reliably process different qualities. This increases fuel availability, reduces costs, and eliminates dependence on individual markets.

BECCS – CO2-negative business practices

With Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS), plants can be more than CO2-neutral. Post-combustion technology removes over 90% of CO2, but requires high purity and reduces performance. Optimized processes reduce losses. BECCS becomes economically viable with stable carbon credits and CO2 utilization.

Jetzt beraten lassen – 
zu Ihrem Biomasseprojekt

Sie planen ein Biomasseprojekt und suchen einen erfahrenen Partner, der Technologie, Praxis und Wirtschaftlichkeit zusammenbringt? Unsere Expertinnen und Experten begleiten Sie von der ersten Idee bis zur maßgeschneiderten Lösung – verlässlich, partnerschaftlich und mit Blick für das Wesentliche.

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