Andritz: Biomass-fired CFB boiler in Japan reaches new benchmark
By Andritz
January 04, 2022
The Andritz biomass-fired PowerFluid CFB boiler with flue gas cleaning system delivered to Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding for the biomass power plant in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, has fullfilled all performance garantee parameters.
The DOE's Brookhaven National Laboratory and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, along with the Alliance for Green Heat, on Dec. 16 announced the launch of the 5th Wood Stove Design Challenge, with the final competition scheduled for winter 2023.
Albioma acquires Quebec pellet plant
By Albioma
December 28, 2021
Albioma has acquired the La Granaudière wood pellet production plant located in the Canadian province of Quebec. The 200,000-metric-ton per year facility was idled in mid 2021. Albioma plans to recommission the facilty in early 2022.
Valmet announced on Dec. 28 it will supply a biomass power boiler and flue gas cleaning system to Tahara Biomass Power LLC, a 112 megawatt (MW) biomass power plant under development in Japan. The facility will be primarily fueled with wood pellets.
The U.K. government on Dec. 20 announced its now accepting applications for phase two funding under the Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Program. Entities that received phase one funding are eligible to apply.
Drax to invest £40M in next stage of BECCS project
By Drax
December 21, 2021
Drax plans capital investments of around £40 million at its North Yorkshire power station during 2022 on the first phase of its BECCS project and ensuring it remains on track to begin delivering vital negative emissions technology in 2027.
PFI highlights economic, environmental benefits of wood pellets
By Pellet Fuels Institute
December 21, 2021
On Dec. 13, the Pellet Fuels Institute published “Sustainable from the Beginning: 3 Facts about Wood Pellet Manufacturing and Use,� a document that outlines the economic and environmental benefits of wood pellet heating and grilling.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Dec. 21 announced the establishment of the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, a new DOE office that will help deliver on President Biden's bold climate agenda, create new, good-paying jobs and reduce polution.
Drax contracts to supply 2.8M tons of pellets to third parties
By Drax
December 14, 2021
Drax has announced that its subsidiary, Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc., has agreed to acquire the pellet sales contract book of Pacific BioEnergy Corp., adding 2.8 million metric tons of orders for counterparties in Japan and Europe.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released data showing U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 810,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in August, with sales reaching 910,000 tons.
Enviva Forest Conservation Fund issues request for proposals
By Enviva
December 08, 2021
The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities has eleased a new request for proposals for the Enviva Forest Conservation Fund. A total of $500,000 funding will be awarded to protect forests in North Carolina and Virginia.
Biomass Magazine has released the agenda for the 15th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo taking place March 14-16, 2022 at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center in Jacksonville, Florida.
USDA: US wood pellet exports down in October
December 08, 2021
The U.S. exported 422,109.4 metric tons of wood pellets in October, down from both 690,515.4 metric tons the previous month and 624,359.4 metric tons in October 2020, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Dec. 7.
EIA updates bioenergy production, capacity forecasts
December 07, 2021
Renewables are currently expected to account for 22 percent of U.S. electricity generation in 2022, up from 20 percent in 2021, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Dec. 7.
TORXX expands into U.S. market
By TORXX Kinetic Pulverizer Ltd.
December 02, 2021
TORXX Kinetic Pulverizer Ltd. has increased its commitment to the U.S. market through its recently formed, wholly owned subsidiary, TORXX Kinetic Inc. The new subsidiary is based out of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Drax Group plc on Dec. 1 announced plans to double its biomass pellet production to 8 million metric tons per year by 2030. The company also announced commissioning is nearly complete at its facility in Demopolis, Alabama.
Thinking Inside the Box
November 30, 2021
Prodesa's mobile pellet plant technology is aimed at minimizing investment risk.
Assessing the Global Supply Landscape
November 29, 2021
Hawkins Wright weighs in on what might be in store for the broader wood pellet industry.
UK REA names new chair of Wood Heat Forum
By U.K. Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology
November 29, 2021
The U.K. Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology has announced Terence McCracken as the new chair of its Wood Heat Forum. McCracken currently serves as U.K. and Ireland director of sales for Innasol, a distributor of biomass boilers.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has announced the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Dec. 9. The event is open to the public, but registeration is required.
Consequences of Load Strategy
By Holger Streetz
November 28, 2021
Fatigue is a slow, often undetected damaging process of material under iterating mechanical loads, temperatures and other impacts.
Conveyor Technology:Designing for the Future by Innovating the Present
By Todd Swinderman
November 26, 2021
Bulk handling is evolving when it comes to safety, efficiency and automation.
A Rational, Pragmatic Off-Ramp to Decarbonization
By William Strauss
November 25, 2021
Using sustainably sourced wood pellet fuel in place of coal is an essential part of the low-carbon energy transition.
Surveying Costs
November 24, 2021
Pellet Mill Magazine shares the results of a producer survey evaluating inflation and increased commodity prices in the wake of the pandemic.
USDA Rural Development on Nov. 22 issued a notice announcing amended scoring provisions for the Rural Energy for America Program. Applications will now receive priority points for advancing key priorities under the Biden-Harris administration.
Enviva honored for conservation efforts by Ducks Unlimited
By Enviva
November 18, 2021
Enviva Partners LP on Nov. 15 announced it was the recipient of the “Benefactor's Roll of Honor� award by Ducks Unlimited. The distinguished award was presented to Enviva at a recent Raleigh DU event.
Enviva, J-Power sign MOU for long-term supply of wood pellets
By Enviva
November 17, 2021
Enviva Partners LP and Tokyo-based utility Electric Power Development Co. Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the long-term, large-scale supply of sustainable wood biomass from Enviva's manufacturing facilities in the U.S.
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology on Nov. 16 approved an amendment to the National Wildlife Fire Risk Reduction Program Act offered by Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, that aims to bolster bioenergy and biofuels production.
IRENA: Global bioenergy jobs at 3.52 million in 2020
November 15, 2021
Bioenergy accounted for approximately 3.52 million of the 12 million global renewable energy jobs in 2020, according to an annual jobs report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in late October.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released data showing U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 790,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in July, with sales reaching 690,000 tons.
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