Forecasting Industrial Wood Pellet Prices
By William Strauss
September 24, 2018
FutureMetrics has developed a comprehensive model for estimating the cost to produce and ship industrial wood pellets to a foreign port.
Cellulosic biorefinery to break ground in North Dakota
September 24, 2018
A biorefinery that will produce 16 MMgy of cellulosic ethanol and 120,000 of lignin pellets is set to break ground in Spiritwood, North Dakota, in spring 2019. The facility, under development by New Energy Blue, will feature Inbicon technology.
PFI launches pellet heat social media beta test
By Pellet Fuels Institute
September 18, 2018
Beginning Sept. 18, and continuing for the next four months, social media ads carrying messages extolling the benefits of using wood pellets for residential heat will be delivered to consumers in eight markets across the United States.
Enviva reports minimal hurricane damage
By Enviva Partners LP
September 18, 2018
Enviva Partners LP reported Sept. 17 that its facilities have incurred only minor damage from Hurricane Florence. The company's production facility in Sampson County, North Carolina, was briefly idled but has already resumed operations.
The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association is speaking out in support of a bill that aims to push back the effective compliance date of new source performance standards for residential wood heaters, hydronic heaters and forced-air furnaces.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released data showing that U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 680,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in May, with sales reaching 610,000 tons.
Valmet to deliver BioTrac system for black pellet plant in France
By Valmet Oyj
September 12, 2018
Valmet has agreed with FICAP on the delivery of a continuous steam explosion system, BioTrac, for production of black pellets at a facility in France. Black pellets produced at the plant will be used for district heating and in coal power plants.
The U.S. EPA has announced its Chartered Science Advisory Board will hold a teleconference Sept. 26 to address several issues, including a new draft SAB review of EPA's Framework for Assessing Biogenic CO2 Emissions from Stationary Sources.
EIA updates bioenergy forecasts in September outlook
September 11, 2018
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has released the September edition of its Short-Term Energy Outlook, predicting that nonhydropower renewables will provide more than 10 percent of electricity generation this year, up slightly from 2017.
Pinnacle discusses entrance into US pellet market
September 11, 2018
During a recent investor call, Pinnacle Renewable Holdings Inc. provided details on the company's entrance to the U.S. pellet market through the acquisition of the majority share in an Alabama pellet plant and indicated plans for continued growth.
French pellet producer installs second Dieffenbacher ClassiSizer
By Dieffenbacher
September 07, 2018
French pellet producer Biozyl recently installed its second ClassiSizer from Dieffenbacher. The ClassiSizer unit can handle heterogeneous raw materials, various chips dimensions and different wood species.
Pinnacle to acquire 70% stake in Alabama pellet plant
By Pinnacle Renewable Holdings Inc.
September 06, 2018
Pinnacle Renewable Holdings Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 70 percent interest in an operating industrial wood pellet production facility located in Aliceville, Alabama, from The Westervelt Co.
The U.K. government has issued its response to a consultation on its Contracts for Difference scheme, announcing its decision to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) threshold for new biomass projects.
Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
By Ron Kotrba
September 03, 2018
Sustainable Resources Group, a firm dedicated to helping organizations turn costly waste into revenue-generating income streams, is embarking on a new project that has the potential to be the biggest initiative in company history.
Wood Yard Wisdom
September 03, 2018
Many factors come into play when designing the ideal wood yard and fuel handling system for a bioenergy or wood pellet operation.
Pellets from Pallets
By Patrick C. Miller
August 31, 2018
Perspectives vary on whether wood pallets are a suitable pellet feedstock, but those using them insist it's a good use for the fiber, and that their product can stand up to tests.
Avoiding and Preparing for Volatility in Feedstock Availability and Pricing
By Eric Kingsley
August 30, 2018
EchoPro pulse radar sensors provide reliable measurement
By Flowline
August 29, 2018
Flowline has announced its EchoPro 26 GHz pulse radar sensors work with powders, grains, pellets and aggregates in dusty environments with limited space and varying angles of material repose.
Hekotek, an Estonia-based mechanical engineering company that designs and manufactures machinery for wood processing industries, recently announced it is supplying its first pellet plant to a customer in Southeast Asia.
Arensis secures funding to develop UK renewable energy projects
By Arensis
August 24, 2018
Los Angeles-based Arensis has announced the financial close of £13.5 million in debt funding ($17 million) from Hadrian's Wall Secured Investments Ltd. The funding was secured for renewable energy facilities in the U.K.
SAE provides update of Uskmouth biomass conversion
By SIMEC Atlantis Energy
August 24, 2018
SIMEC Atlantis Energy recently issued an update on its 220 MW conversion project in Uskmouth, Wales. Post conversion, the station will export 220 MW of baseload power to the grid using an end-of-waste energy pellet.
Drax Biomass completes headquarters transition to Monroe
By Drax Biomass Inc.
August 22, 2018
Drax Biomass Inc. has completed its headquarters move from Atlanta to Monroe, Louisiana. Initiating the process earlier this year, the company has been building its new corporate staff which is now located on Tower Drive in Monroe.
The Biomass Thermal Energy Council and more than 30 other groups sent a letter to leaders of the Senate Agriculture Committee on Aug. 17 urging the Senate to expand the Community Wood Energy and Innovations Program in the final 2018 Farm Bill.
On Aug. 21, the U.S. EPA released a proposed rule to create the Affordable Clean Energy program, which aims to establish emissions guidelines for states to develop plans to address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from existing coal-fired power plants.
Froling Energy joins Biomass Thermal Energy Council
By Biomass Thermal Energy Council
August 20, 2018
Froling Energy, a Peterborough, New Hampshire-based company specializing in biomass boiler systems installations, recently joined the Biomass Thermal Energy Council as a member.
Drax completes fourth biomass unit conversion
By Drax Group
August 20, 2018
Drax has switched on its fourth biomass generating unit. Work got under way on the conversion as part of a planned maintenance program in June, with Drax's team of engineers completing the work required, on schedule, in just over two months.
Metsä Group has announced its next-generation bioproduct mill in Äänekoski, Finland, reached full production capacity in August. The facility produces a variety of products, including pulp, biogas and biofuel pellets.
The USDA is soliciting fiscal year 2019 applications for the Rural Energy for America Program, which helps agricultural producers and rural small businesses install renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements.
The U.K. Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy recently released updated energy statistics, reporting that electricity generation from renewable sources increased by 19 percent between 2016 and 2017, reaching 99.3 terawatt hours.
More than 150 ag groups and businesses sent a letter to leaders of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and House Committee on Agriculture urging them to complete work on the 2018 Farm Bill before the Agricultural Act of 2014 expires on Sept. 30.
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