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May 22, 2022
BY Katie Schroeder
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Sumitomo Corp. on Nov. 28 announced a new 112 megawatt (MW) biomass power plant has begun commercial operations in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. The facility is fueled by wood pellets and wood chips.
The U.K. Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on Dec. 2 opened a public comment period on a common biomass sustainability framework that is designed to strengthen existing biomass criteria and ensure greater consistency across sectors.
The European Commission on Nov. 26 adopted a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, which focuses on sustainable solutions for food, health, energy, industry, the ecosystem and other services.
Operable U.S. biofuels capacity was largely unchanged in September, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Nov. 28. Feedstock consumption was down when compared to both the previous month and September 2024.
Drax on Nov. 26 announced it will cease operations at its pellet plant in Williams Lake, British Columbia due to a significant reduction in fiber availability. The facility is expected to close before the end of the year.