BY Vahid Ebadat Found In:Pellets, Power, ThermalThe biomass energy sector is growing rapidly, and the number of fires and explosions in the industry is unfortunately growing along with it—it’s time to act. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:PelletsThe U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released data showing U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 700,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in February, with sales reaching 710,000 tons. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Pellets, Power, Thermal, Biogas, Advanced Fuels, ChemicalsSens. Chris Coons, D-Del., and Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Reps. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., and Ron Estes, R-Kan., reintroduced a bill June 13 that aims to give investors in clean energy projects access to the use of master limited partnerships (MLPs). READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Pellets, Power, Thermal, Biogas, Advanced Fuels, ChemicalsThe EPA is inviting nominations of scientific experts to be considered for appointment to the agency’s Science Advisory Board and four SAB committees, including the SAB Agricultural Science Committee, which provides advice on ag-related industries. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:PelletsU.K.-based Active Energy Group released a progress update June 4 on its CoalSwitch manufacturing facility in Lumberton, North Carolina, reporting the company is making rapid progress in advancing construction of the project. READ MORE

BY Enviva Holdings LP Found In:PelletsEnviva Holdings LP, in partnership with the Earthworm Foundation, has announced that it is enhancing its responsible sourcing policy to better accomplish its commitment to the highest possible standards in sustainability. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:PelletsLouisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has announced a future rail project at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge will allow for expedited shipments of wood pellets. He said development of the project is expected to begin in the near future. READ MORE

BY Drax Group Found In:Pellets, PowerDrax Group, Equinor and National Grid Ventures have signed an MOU committing them to work together to explore how a large-scale carbon capture usage and storage (CCUS) network and a hydrogen production facility could be constructed in the mid-2020s. READ MORE

BY Graanul Invest Found In:PelletsAn affiliate of Graanul Invest submitted the winning bid in the auction conducted on May 9 for the assets of Texas Pellets Inc. and German Pellets Texas LLC. The assets include a pellet plant in Woodville, Texas, and a port terminal in Port Arthur. READ MORE

BY Anna SimetFound In:Pellets, ThermalWet weather, the China trade war and new commercial trucking laws could soon impact fiber supply and prices for some producers, if not already. READ MORE

BY Becky Long Found In:Pellets, ThermalOne of the largest sources of emissions is from the creation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), by thermally damaging product in the dryer itself. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Pellets, ThermalThe U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released data showing U.S. manufactures produced approximately 670,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in January, with sales reaching 610,000 tons. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:PelletsEnviva Partners LP discussed plans to increase production capacity during a first quarter 2019 earnings call held May 9. Permitting is underway for the Port of Pascagoula and a new pellet plant in Lucedale, Mississippi. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Pellets, Power, Thermal, BiogasThe U.S. Energy Information Administration released the May edition of its Short-Term Energy Outlook on May 7, predicting nonhydropower renewables will provide 11 percent of electricity generation in 2019, increasing to 13 percent in 2020. READ MORE

BY U.S. Forest Service Found In:Pellets, Power, ThermalOn May 7, the Forest Service awarded over $8.9 million through the Wood Innovations Grant program. Thirty-nine business, university, nonprofit and tribal partners in 20 states are matching the grants with an additional $8.8 million. READ MORE