U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 950,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in July, according to the latest edition of the U.S. EIA’s Monthly Densified Biomass Fuels Report. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 970,000 tons during the month.
The U.S. exported 894,320.3 metric tons of wood pellets in August, down from 979,282.7 metric tons in July, but up from 775,860.8 metric tons in August 2024, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Aug. 19.
Renewables accounted for a record 54.5% of U.K. electricity generation during the second quarter of 2025, according to data released by the U.K. government. Generation from plant biomass was up, but generation from other forms of bioenergy fell.
Renewables are currently expected to account for 24% of U.S. electricity production in 2025, increasing to 26% in 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Nov. 12.
U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 900,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in June, according to the latest edition of the U.S. EIA’s Monthly Densified Biomass Fuels Report. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 850,000 tons.
MoistTech Corp. is highlighting the long-standing sustainability benefits of its advanced IR-3000 Series Moisture Sensor. Built on precision near-infrared technology, the IR-3000 enables manufacturers to reduce material waste and energy consumption.
Researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia are assessing the potential to convert 15 weed species found west of Brisbane into biomass pellets, which were used as a solid biomass fuel.
Drax Group plc on Nov. 5 confirmed it has signed a contract with the U.K. government that will provide transitional support for all four of the biomass units at Drax Power Station from April 2027 through March 2031.
PowerWood Canada Corp. on Nov. 3 announced it is progressing with plans to build two facilities in Northern Alberta which will convert forest fire deadwood into biofuel used to replace coal in Japanese power plants.
The U.S. EPA has announced the agency will no longer update program content associated with its Burn Wise program, effective Oct. 30, 2025. The implementation of indoor air woodstove program initiatives is not expected to be impacted.
The Alliance for Green Heat has been awarded $75,370 from FEMA to reduce fire risk in vulnerable wood-heated homes. The project is the nation’s first fire prevention and safety program targeting firewood banks and wood-burning households.
The International Biomass Conference & Expo and the American Boiler Manufacturers Association BOILER Expo are joining forces in 2026 for an unprecedented colocation event in Nashville, Tennessee, March 31 – April 2, 2026.
ENplus is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Since 2010, ENplus has played a defining role in shaping a reliable and transparent pellet market, ensuring that consumers and businesses can trust the quality of every certified pellet they use.
New Brunswick’s Belledune Generating Station is testing advanced wood pellets to lower emissions and extend its operating life.
The call for presentation abstracts for the 19th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo is now open. The event will take place in Nashville, Tennessee, March 31 – April 2, 2026. Abstracts can be submitted through Nov. 21.
Japan-based Renova Inc. on Oct. 14 announced that its 75-megawatt (MW) Omaezakikou Biomass Power Plant resumed operations on Oct. 10. The facility was idled in June following a malfunction of auxiliary boiler equipment.
Pellet and forestry experts explain the potential for woody biomass and pellets from waste wood residues to be used as a sustainable aviation fuel feedstock.
Renewable are expected to account for 24% of U.S. electricity generation in 2025, increasing to 26% in 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Oct. 7.
Drax has announced it will cease operations and idle pellet plant facilities in Leola and Russellville, Arkansas, effective Nov. 1, 2025. Operations at our other U.S. sites will remain unaffected, according to the company.
USTC on Oct. 9 announced it has completed the acquisition of all remaining shares in CM Biomass, becoming the sole owner of the biomass company. CM Biomass trades approximately 3.7 million tons of woo pellets and ag residues annually.
Editor's note from Biomass Magazine, Issue 4.
Drax, the renewable energy business, is partnering with NGIS, a global leader in geospatial technology, to model and monitor the carbon stocks of the U.S. and Canadian forests that Drax sources its sustainable biomass from.
Japan-based Renova Inc. on Sept. 30 announced its 49.9 megawatt (MW) Karatsu Biomass Power Plant commenced operations on Sept. 27. The facility is fueled with wood pellets and palm kernel shells (PKS).
The recently completed installation of a pellet mill and innovative drying system is empowering Georgian family-owned lumber company Conner Holdings to expand its potential.
U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 900,000 tons of densified biomass fuels in May, according to the latest edition of the U.S. IEA’s Monthly Densified Biomass Fuels Report. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 850,000 tons during the month.
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