Biomass research and manufacturing facility to rise in Iloilo

Global Biomass PLC Corp. began construction of a US$4 million biomass research and manufacturing facility in Iloilo province, Philippines, in August. The Philippine-based company focuses on developing biomass fuel solutions. David de Montaigne, Global Biomass Group chief executive officer said that the 5,000 square meter facility in Mina municipality will be called the Global Biomass PLC Corp. Research Development and Manufacturing facility (GBC R-D-M). “It’s the very first of its kind in the world. The GBC R-D-M will conduct research, develop, design and manufacture equipment to support the harvesting, collection, transportation, storage and processing of agricultural wastes for use as an alternative to fossil fuels, as well as biomass fuel transportation and handling systems for biomass power plants,” de Montaigne said. The renewable energy firm is seeking registration under the Renewable Energy Act of 2008, which grants incentives to manufacturers in the renewable energy sector. (August 4, 2011)