Busy Time for ISO TC 238

May 24, 2018

BY Chris Wiberg

Louisiana Senate approves wood pellet bill

By Erin Krueger

2 hours ago

Pellets Policy Business

The Louisiana Senate on May 27 unanimously approved a bill that aims to boost development of the state’s wood pellet manufacturing industry. The legislation is now awaiting action from Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry.

By Erin Krueger

May 28, 2026

Pellets Power Thermal

The U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 1 released updated State Energy Data System estimates, reporting that the U.S. consumed nearly 2.31 quadrillion Btu of wood and biomass waste in 2024.

By ENplus

May 28, 2026

Pellets Business

After a year of stabilization, the ENplus certification scheme has confirmed a renewed growth in certified volumes, reaching over 14.5 million metric tons of wood pellets in 2025, based on the data submitted by certified companies.

By Erin Krueger

May 27, 2026

Pellets Power Business

Japan-based Erex Corp. on May 13 announced plans to develop a 112-MW biomass power plant in Niigata Prefecture, a region on the west coast of Japan. The facility is expected to begin operations in 2029 and will be fueled with wood pellets and PKS.

By Erin Krueger

May 26, 2026

Pellets Markets

U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 800,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in February, according to the U.S. EIA’s Monthly Densified Biomass Fuels Report. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 710,000 tons during the month.

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