Federally funded research is bringing biomass to steelmaking to reduce the use of fossil coal and lower carbon emissions.
The U.S. exported 825,269.9 metric tons of wood pellets in January, down slightly from 879,332.3 metric tons the previous month, but up from the 742,824.6 metric tons exported in January 2023, according to data released by the USDA on March 6.
The American Biomass Energy Association announced its support and appreciation for the Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production Executive Order that was released by the White House on March 1st.
Japan-based Renova Inc. on March 3 announced additional delays in the startup of the 49.9-megawatt (MW) Karatsu Biomass Power Plant. The facility is now expected to being operations in September.
While sales data for January won’t be available until April (U.S. EIA Monthly Densified Biomass Fuel Report), producers across the country are reporting brisk sales.
Drax Group plc on Feb. 27 released full year 2024 financial results, reporting strong improvement in operational and financial performance for its North American wood pellet segment. Biomass power generation was also up significantly.
U.S. manufacturers produced 890,000 tons of densified biomass fuels in November, according to the February edition of the U.S. EIA Monthly Densified Biomass Fuels Report. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 860,000 tons during the month.
After a decade in the torrefaction technology industry and a successfully launched commercial black pellet plant in Thailand, Blackwood Technology B.V. is preparing for growth.
Renewable energy company Drax has announced an enhanced approach to deliver on its global sustainability targets and to enhance the way it manages its impact on the climate, nature and people.
The U.K. government on Feb. 10 announced it will move forward with a short-term support mechanism for large-scale biomass generators. The subsidies will provide support for Drax Group plc’s four biomass units post-2027.
Japan-based Renova Inc. on Feb. 5 announced that the 75-megawatt (MW) that the Omaezakikou Biomass Power Plant began operations on Jan. 29. The facility is fueled by wood pellets and palm kernel shells (PKS).
The U.S. exported 879,332.3 metric tons of wood pellets in December, bringing total exports for the full year 2024 to a record 10 million metric tons, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Feb. 5.
The IPCC’s methodology has been reviewed and reaffirmed multiple times since its development in 1995, most recently in 2019. Importantly, it is set independently of industry, by the scientists of the IPCC and governments, according to the U.K. REA.
Enviva has announced it will close its 115,000-metric-ton-per-year wood pellet plant in Amory, Mississippi, effective Feb. 7. The company cited market dynamics and the facility’s infrastructure and operations as reasons for the closure.
U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 930,000 tons of densified biomass fuels in October, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 950,000 tons during the month.
South Korea in late 2024 announced it will end subsidies for new biomass energy projects and existing state-owned facilities that co-fire imported biomass starting in 2025 and phase out subsidies privately owned facilities starting in 2026.
Piramal Pharma Ltd. has achieved a notable environmental milestone at its API and intermediates manufacturing facility in Digwal, India, by converting its coal-fired steam boiler to operate on biomass briquettes.
The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office on Jan. 16 announced $1.35 million in Phase 2 funding for three projects to accelerate wood heater innovation and develop the next generation of efficient and clean wood heaters.
Renewables are expected to account for 25% of U.S. electricity generation in 2025, increasing to 27% in 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Jan. 14.
Coming off a record year with another likely to follow, the U.S. industrial export industry is positioning to expand its role in global decarbonization efforts.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd. (JAPEX) on Jan. 6 announced the Chofu Biomass Power Plant commenced commercial operations on Dec. 30. The 74.95-megawatt (MW) facility is fueled with 100% imported wood pellets.
The Alliance for Green Heat is hosting a webinar on Jan. 14 that will look at the most common reasons that smoke comes from wood and pellets stoves, how to diagnose it, and the best ways to fix it.
As former President Jimmy Carter is honored by family, friends and political leaders in Washington, D.C., the Alliance for Green Heat is highlighting his environmental leadership, which included public advocacy for wood heating.
The U.S. exported 873,783.9 metric tons of wood pellets in November, up from 839,226.4 metric tons the previous month and 655,590.3 metric tons in November 2023, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Jan. 7.
Renewable energy company Drax has donated $12,000 to six food banks across Louisiana, Alabama, and Arkansas to help them feed and provide support to individuals and families over the holiday period.
Japan-based Renova Inc. on Dec. 27 announced that the Tokushima Tsuda Biomass Power Plant has resumed operations following the completion of an improvement project. The 74.8-MW facility is fueled by wood pellets and palm kernel shells.
U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 860,000 tons of densified biomass fuels in September, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 900,000 tons during the month.
Agenda released for 18th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo
By BBI International
December 18, 2024
Biomass Magazine has released the agenda for the 18th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo. The event will be held March 18-20 in Atlanta, Georgia, and features tracks focused on pellets, biomass power and thermal, biogas and RNG, and SAF.
Drax Group and Pathway Energy LLC have reached heads of terms on a multi-year deal that could see Drax supply over 1 million metric tons of sustainable biomass pellets each year to Pathway’s proposed SAF plant on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Renewables are currently expected to account for 23% of U.S. electricity generation this year, increasing to 25% in 2025, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Dec. 10.
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