The USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service on April 27 published a final rule for the Rural Energy for America Program that makes changes related to the OneRD guaranteed loan regulation and 2018 Farm Bill.
Enviva on April 28 announced plans to develop of a new wood pellet plant in Bond, Mississippi, that could have the capacity to produce more than 1 million metric tons per year. The company is also expanding capacity at existing plants.
Enbridge announces partnership to develop Canadian RNG projects
By Enbridge Inc.
April 28, 2021
Enbridge Inc., Walker Industries and Comcor Environmental have announced a partnership to jointly develop renewable natural gas (RNG) projects across Canada. The RNG willb e used to heat homes, power busineses and fuel vehicle fleets.
ENplus to certify 14 million metric tons of pellets in 2021
By ENplus
April 27, 2021
ENplus has reported another year of stable growth. In 2020, the total production of certified pellets is confirmed to be 12.3 million metric tons, while the amount for the current year is foreseen to surpass 14 million metric tons.
Jewel Bronaugh, President Biden's nominee to serve as deputy secretary of agriculture, discussed the important role biofuels and bioenergy will play in meeting the administration's climate goals during a senate confirmation hearing on April 22.
FORISK Wood Fiber Review: Delivered Fiber Prices, the Logging Industry and $15 Minimum Wage
By Andrew Copley and Shawn Baker
April 26, 2021
The supply chain impacts of a minimum wage increase to $15 an hour vary by region.
Enviva joins the Sea Cargo Charter for responsible shipping
By Enviva
April 26, 2021
Enviva has joined the Sea Cargo Charter, a cross-industry partnership of over 20 ship charterers that aims to establish a consistent global framework for transparently assessing and disclosing the climate impact of ship chartering operations.
King, Collins introduced updated BTU Act
April 23, 2021
Sens. Angus King, I-Maine, and Susan Collins, R-Maine, have reintroduced an updated BTU Act, which aims to provide tax credits for commercial and industrial wood heating appliances. It would also extend and increase the existing residential ITC.
The Growing Climate Solutions Act was re-introduced on April 20. The bill aims to break down barriers for farmers and foresters interested in participating in carbon markets so they can be rewarded for climate-smart practices.
Reps. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M, on April 22 introduced the Agricultural Resilience Act. The bill, in part, would make changes to the USDA's REAP program and move the U.S. EPA's AgSTAR program to the USDA.
President Biden marked Earth Day on April 22 by announcing a new target for the U.S. to achieve a 50-52 percent reduction in economy-wide net greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution by 2030 when compared to a 2005 baseline.
REMBE technology protects against dust explosion hazards
By REMBE Inc.
April 21, 2021
A new and innovative safety approach for protecting coal/wood grinding plants against the ravages of a combustible dust explosion has been developed using passive venting devices, according to REMBE Inc.
Sustainable bioenergy included in EU'S Green Finance Taxonomy
By U.S. Industrial Pellet Association
April 21, 2021
The U.S. Industrial Pellet Association has welcomed the EU Taxonomy which classifies sustainable bioenergy as an environmentally sustainable activity, underscoring its indispensable role in the EU's low-carbon energy transition.
Drax released a first quarter trading update on April 21, discussing the company's progress with its biomass strategy, including the acquisition of Pinnacle Renewable Energy, the end of commercial coal generation, and sale of gas generation assets.
SPOTLIGHT: Bridging the Gap: Refractory Technology and Expertise
By REBL Refractories Evaluations Laboratory
April 20, 2021
REBL Refractories Evaluations Laboratory Ltd. has gained considerable experience over its 25-plus year history with major industrial projects throughout Canada and the U.S.
Teaming with a Trusted Field Services Partner
By Jeff Rice
April 20, 2021
Selecting the right project team for your facility during upset conditions or outages is not to be taken lightly.
Lignetics buys Great Lakes Renewable Energy
By Generational Capital Markets
April 20, 2021
Generational Capital Markets has announced the sale of its client, Hayward, Wisconsin-based Great Lakes Renewable Energy Inc., to Lignetics Inc., a residential wood pellet producer headquartered in Colorado. The acquisition closed on March 31.
Reps. David Schweikert, R-Ariz.; Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio; and Carol Miller, R-W.V., on April 19 joined House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., in announcing a bill to improve and extend the 45Q tax credit for carbon capture and sequestration.
The Massachusetts DER is seeking public comments on two new proposed revisions to the state's RPS pertaining to biomass that would implement an efficiency requirement and prevent biomass projects in certain areas from qualifying for the RPS program.
A group of 50 former House and Senate leaders representing 42 states on April 20 sent a letter to Gina McCarthy, President Biden's national climate advisor, in support of the administration's dedication to building back better for a green future.
The U.K. Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on April 20 opened a public consultation seeking evidence on how sustainable biomass should be sourced and used to support the country's net-zero target.
CharTech Solutions, an operating group of CHAR Technologies, has proprietary high-temperature pyrolysis (HTP) technology which converts woody-biomass and challenging organic waste streams into three renewable and valuable outputs.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released data showing U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 760,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in December, with sales reaching 930,000 tons.
A new FutureMetrics white paper explains why repurposing existing pulverized coal power plants to run on industrial wood pellets is a rational and pragmatic solution to generate on-demand electricity as we decarbonize the power sector.
Ethanol Producer Magazine has announced the preliminary agenda for the 2021 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) taking place July 13-15, 2021 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Drax Group plc, Enviva and Vanguard Renewables are among 310 businesses and investors that have signed an open letter to President Biden urging his administration to reduce GHG emissions by at least 50 percent below 2005 levels by 2030.
Drax completes acquisition of Pinnacle
April 13, 2021
Drax Group plc announced on April 13 that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc. The transaction increases Drax's annual wood pellet production capacity to 4.9 million metric tons from 2022.
Drax Group plc released the results of a new study on April 12 that shows its planned BECSS projects will save the U.K. more than £4.5 billion ($6.18 billion) over the next decade as the country works to meet its climate goals.
Drax Group deploys Solace to improve its IT infrastructure
By Solace
April 09, 2021
Solace announced on April 8 that Drax Group plc has selected its event streaming and management technology to make its IT architecture more efficient, agile and to help reduce the cost of delivery.
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