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Biomass gasification plant under development in central England

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:PowerSite work is set to begin on a 10.3-megawatt biomass gasification plant in Tyseley, England. The Birmingham Bio Power Ltd. plant, under development by Carbonarius, is expected to be operational in early 2016. READ MORE

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North American pellet exports to Europe continue increase

BY Wood Resources International LLC Found In:PelletsPellet export volumes from North America to Europe continued to rise during the second quarter of 2013, representing steady growth for the past seven quarters, according to data compiled by Wood Resources International LLC. READ MORE

2 hours ago

USDA and Navy announce Farm-to-Fleet venture update

BY Chris HansonFound In:Advanced FuelsSecretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced a joint Farm-to-Fleet venture update that provides biofuel with a larger role in the military and promotes the rural economy. READ MORE

7 hours ago

Cloning technology being utilized in biomass study

BY Chris HansonFound In:Pellets, Power, ThermalResearchers at the University of Georgia are using cloning technology to develop faster-growing sweetgum trees that can be used for biomass energy generation or for pulp and paper production. READ MORE

23 hours ago

Senate hearing addresses 2014 RFS proposal

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Advanced FuelsThe U.S. Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works held a hearing Dec. 11 to consider the U.S. EPA's proposed rule to set 2014 volume requirements under the renewable fuel standard. The hearing featured testimony from several stakeholders. READ MORE