December 14, 2018
BY Seth Ginther, U.S. Industrial Wood Pellet Association
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The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities on June 15 launched a request for proposals (RFP) to assess the feasibility of repurposing closed wood products manufacturing facilities, including pulp and paper mills, for bioenergy.
U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 970,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in March, according to the U.S. EIA’s Monthly Densified Biomass Fuels Report. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 820,000 tons during the month.
A new, U.K.-based trade association focused on biomass heating launched in June. The Wood Fuel and Heating Association aims to provide a clear, informed and responsible voice for the U.K. wood fuel and heating sector.
The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority on June 18 announced its investigation into Drax Group plc’s sustainability claims regarding its use of Canadian biomass uncovered no evidence that justifies any further action. The investigation is now closed.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry on June 1 signed a bill that aims to boost development of the state’s wood pellet manufacturing industry. The bill was unanimously approved by both the Louisiana House and Senate in May.