The Biogenic CO2 Coalition on Nov. 19 commended a bipartisan group of six U.S. governors who are urging the U.S. EPA to take prompt, science-based action to keep the United States from falling behind its competitors in the international bioeconomy.
FutureMetrics LLC published a white paper in mid-November describing how co-firing sustainably produced wood pellets at existing power stations can help the Biden administration meet its climate goals.
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the EU's review of its Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) focused on aligning RED II targets with the European Green Deal and a review of sustainability criteria for for forest biomass.
A county official from Arizona offered testimony in favor of the Forest Health and Biomass Energy Act during a Senate hearing held Nov. 18. The bill aims incentivize the removal of dangerous overgrowth in forests.
American Wood Fibers Inc. has selected Scotland County, North Carolina, for a new manufacturing site and will create 51 jobs. The company will invest $19.5 million to add new capabilities to a facility previous operated by Nature's Earth Pellets.
The government of Quebec on Nov. 16 unveiled its 2030 Plan for a Green Economy. The plan focuses primarily on clean electricity, but also addresses the use of renewable natural gas (RNG) and bioenergy for heating.
The Alliance for Green Heat congratulates President-elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their 2020 presidential victory and welcome their commitment to scale up renewable energy and energy efficiency.
The U.K. government on Nov. 18 issued its 10-point plan for a green industrial revolution, which addresses sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and an accelerated phase-out of the sale of new gasoline- and diesel-fueled vehicles.
A new report from researchers at the University of Copenhagen shows that the burning of wood is significantly more climate friendly than coal and slightly more climate friendly than natural gas over the long run.
Global biomass electricity production capacity expanded by 8.5 gigawatts (GW) in 2019, the second-highest level of annual addition on record, according to the International Energy Agency's Renewables 2020 report, which was released in November.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released data showing U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 750,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in July, with sales reaching 650,000 tons.
The U.S. exported 608,046.6 metric tons of wood pellets in September, up from 585,883.3 metric tons in August, but down from 626,476.8 metric tons in September 2019, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Nov. 4.
Biomass Magazine has announced that the 14th Annual Biomass Conference & Expo will be taking place 100 percent virtual, March 15-17, 2021. The deadline to submit a presentation abstract is Nov. 13, 2020.
U.S. electricity generation from renewable energy sources is expected to reach 20 percent in 2020 and 22 percent in 2021, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Nov. 10.
Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc. produced a record 587,000 metric tons of wood pellets during the third quarter of 2020 and has announced progress with several projects that will further boost the company's pellet production capacity.
Sweet Manufacturing Co. recently celebrated its 65th anniversary of manufacturing “The Quality Line� of bulk material handling equipment. The company provides steel products and components to a variety of industries, including ag, wood and biofuels.
The Port of Tyne, one of the U.K.'s leading deep-sea ports, on Nov. 5 announced a £1 million investment in its wood pellet-handling operations. The investment will help combat dust emissions from the dry wood pellets it handles into the U.K.
Enviva Partners LP released third quarter financial results on Nov. 4, reporting increased net revenue and adjusted EBITDA. Sales volumes were up 40 percent when compared to the same period of last year.
We're rooting for an “unprecedented� 2021, meaning the best year our respective industry sectors have had yet.
As long as the requirements for good biomass are met, we can mitigate GHG emission by substituting bioenergy for fossil fuels.
ENplus is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its certification scheme for wood pellets. An estimated 74 million metric tons of wood pellets have been certified under the scheme since its establishment.
Utilizing wood fiber for renewable energy may be one of the key players in the needed forest restoration and management program.
Pellet manufacturers can save money in the short- and long-term via design, strategy and technology.
The Port of Rotterdam on Oct. 28 announced that RWE's Amercentrale power plant will soon be fueled with 80 percent biomass. The facility is working to convert the fifth of its six turbines from firing coal to firing wood pellets.
Andrew Copley of Forisk Consulting LLC provides an overview of third quarter fiber prices in the U.S. South Central region.
Drax has spoken out in support of the recently announced Northern Endurance Partnership, which aims to develop offshore carbon dioxide infrastructure in the North Sea. The partnership will benefit Drax's plan to become carbon negative.
Offering its Walking Floor systems for both mobile and stationary applications, KEITH's customizable material handling solutions offer biomass handlers outstanding versatility.
Enviva's inaugural sustainability report outlines the company's commitment to sustainable wood bioenergy, milestones in its 16-year history, and progress in fighting climate change, displacing coal, and growing more trees.
Biomass Magazine the leading publication for the biomass industry, recently released its 2021 media kits. Biomass Magazine is now accepting 2021 advertising schedules across its print and digital platforms.
A group of 13 members of Congress sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler on Oct. 19 urging the agency to promulgate a rulemaking recognizing the de minimis nature of biogenic carbon emissions from agricultural crops.
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