BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Pellets, PowerJapanese demand for wood pellets has grown rapidly over the past five years, with that demand primarily generated by small facilities. Moving forward, FutureMetrics is predicting that future increased demand will come from larger power stations. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Pellets, ThermalThe DOE's Brookhaven National Laboratory and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, along with the Alliance for Green Heat, on Dec. 16 announced the launch of the 5th Wood Stove Design Challenge, with the final competition scheduled for winter 2023. READ MORE

BY Albioma Found In:PelletsAlbioma has acquired the La Granaudière wood pellet production plant located in the Canadian province of Quebec. The 200,000-metric-ton per year facility was idled in mid 2021. Albioma plans to recommission the facilty in early 2022. READ MORE

BY U.S. Department of Energy Found In:Pellets, Power, Thermal, Biogas, Advanced Fuels, ChemicalsThe U.S. Department of Energy on Dec. 21 announced the establishment of the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, a new DOE office that will help deliver on President Biden’s bold climate agenda, create new, good-paying jobs and reduce polution. READ MORE

BY Drax Found In:Pellets, PowerDrax plans capital investments of around £40 million at its North Yorkshire power station during 2022 on the first phase of its BECCS project and ensuring it remains on track to begin delivering vital negative emissions technology in 2027. READ MORE

BY Drax Found In:PelletsDrax has announced that its subsidiary, Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc., has agreed to acquire the pellet sales contract book of Pacific BioEnergy Corp., adding 2.8 million metric tons of orders for counterparties in Japan and Europe. READ MORE

BY BBI International Found In:Pellets, Power, Thermal, Biogas, Advanced Fuels, ChemicalsBiomass Magazine has released the agenda for the 15th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo taking place March 14-16, 2022 at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center in Jacksonville, Florida. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Pellets, Power, Thermal, BiogasRenewables are currently expected to account for 22 percent of U.S. electricity generation in 2022, up from 20 percent in 2021, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Dec. 7. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Pellets, PowerDrax Group plc on Dec. 1 announced plans to double its biomass pellet production to 8 million metric tons per year by 2030. The company also announced commissioning is nearly complete at its facility in Demopolis, Alabama. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Pellets, Power, Thermal, Biogas, Advanced Fuels, ChemicalsThe U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration has announced the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Dec. 9. The event is open to the public, but registeration is required. READ MORE

BY Anna SimetFound In:Pellets, Power, ThermalHawkins Wright weighs in on what might be in store for the broader wood pellet industry. READ MORE

BY Todd Swinderman Found In:Pellets, Power, ThermalBulk handling is evolving when it comes to safety, efficiency and automation. READ MORE

BY Anna SimetFound In:Pellets, ThermalPellet Mill Magazine shares the results of a producer survey evaluating inflation and increased commodity prices in the wake of the pandemic. READ MORE

BY Enviva Found In:PelletsEnviva Partners LP on Nov. 15 announced it was the recipient of the “Benefactor’s Roll of Honor” award by Ducks Unlimited. The distinguished award was presented to Enviva at a recent Raleigh DU event. READ MORE

BY Enviva Found In:Pellets, PowerEnviva Partners LP and Tokyo-based utility Electric Power Development Co. Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the long-term, large-scale supply of sustainable wood biomass from Enviva's manufacturing facilities in the U.S. READ MORE