The USDA on Sept. 30 published a final rule that fundamentally changes the structure and administration of REAP. The program will now require projects to be fully built and operational before an application can even be filed.
Drax Group plc on Sept. 17 released a half-year trading update, noting the company has now substantively contracted all external volumes of biomass fuel required for Drax Power Station during the period of its new low-carbon CfD agreement.
Call for speaker abstracts now open for the 2027 International Biomass Conference & Expo
By BBI International
September 29, 2026
The call for presentation abstracts for the 20th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo, produced by Biomass Magazine, is now open. The event will take place March 2-4 at the Cobb Convention Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 950,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in June, according to the U.S. EIA’s Monthly Densified Biomass Fuels Report. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 960,000 tons during the month.
NB Power has reached two important milestones in its plan to transition the Belledune Generating Station from coal to sustainably sourced advanced pellets made from wood and agricultural hemp biomass.
A U.K. official on Sept. 1 confirmed that the U.K. government does not intend to introduce replacement subsidies for small-scale biomass generators when the current Renewables Obligation (RO) support scheme expires in April 2027.
The Ontario government is building a strong and self-reliant economy by investing over $17.3 million in four projects that will modernize forest sector manufacturing, enhance the industry’s competitive advantage and strengthen forestry supply chains.
Renewables are expected to account for more than 26% of U.S. electricity generation this year, expanding to nearly 28% in 2027, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Sept. 9.
Solutions 4 Manufacturing is offering two pellet mills in Missouri for sale as systems or as individual pieces through an ongoing negotiated sale. Each plant was a complete operating plant with proven production.
The U.S. exported more than 1.08 million metric tons of wood pellets in July, up 15% when compared to June and up 11% when compared to July 2025, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Sept. 3.
U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 930,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in May, according to the U.S. EIA’s Monthly Densified Biomass Fuels Report. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 900,000 tons during the month.
The U.K. is expected to consume a record 10.35 million metric tons of wood pellets in 2026, requiring an estimated 10.15 million metric tons of imports, according to a report filed with the USDA FAS Global Agricultural Information Network.
The U.S. Forest Service on Aug. 5 warded $105.5 million in wood innovation grants to 177 projects across the nation. Funded projects include those focused on biochar, bioenergy and wood pellet production.
As the European Deforestation Regulation implementation approaches, traceability will determine continued access to the European market.
Pellet Mill Magazine examines the challenges holding back North America's industrial pellet industry—and the catalysts that could finally ignite a strong domestic market.
Artificial intelligence has a growing role in improving pellet plant performance, efficiency and reliability.
Tropical Storm Arthur and the domestic wood pellet sector collided in Point Clear, Alabama, in June at the PFI Annual Conference.
Power Wood Holdings Ltd. has agreed terms for an investment of up to CA$84 million into its development of two advanced black pellet production facilities in Northern Alberta, the company announced on Aug. 4.
The U.S. exported 946,522.4 metric tons of wood pellets in June up nearly 8% when compared to May and up nearly 28% when compared to June 2025, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Aug. 4.
Drax Group plc on July 30 announced the company’s North American pellet mills produced 1.9 million metric tons of wood pellets during the first half of 2026, down from 2.1 million metric tons of production reported for the same period of 2025.
FutureMetrics LLC has published a new white paper that discusses the potential for using torrefied pellets as feedstock in Fischer-Tropsch (FT) gasification systems to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 880,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in April, according to the U.S. EIA’s Monthly Densified Biomass Fuels Report. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 900,000 tons during the month.
Wood pellet consumption in the EU is expected to expand by 2% this year, driven by increased residual use, according to a report filed with the USDA. That increased demand is forecast to result in a partial recovery of EU wood pellet imports.
Japan-based Renova Inc. on July 21 announced operations have been temporarily suspended at its 74.8-megawatt (MW) Tokushima Tsuda Biomass Power Plant for repair work. The facility is expected to resume operations soon.
New Energy Risk on July 7 announced the expansion of its existing partnership with Yilkins to extend insurance coverage under NER’s master policy to include Yilkins’ advanced pellet torrefaction process.
The assets of Louisiana-based Delta Biofuel are being offered for sale via auction. The company’s purpose-built biomass pellet plant located in Jeanerette, Louisiana, is designed to convert sugarcane bagasse into fuel pellets.
Renewables are expected to account for 26% of U.S. electricity generation this year, increasing to nearly 28% next year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released July 7.
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