
The 49.9 megawatt Karatsu Biomass Power Plant will be fueled with wood pellets and palm kernel shells (PKS). / SOURCE: Renova Inc.
November 15, 2024
BY Erin Voegele
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The U.S. exported more than 10.09 million metric tons of wood pellets in 2025, up more than 1% when compared to 2024, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Feb. 19.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration currently expects renewables to account for nearly 26% of U.S. electricity generation this year, expanding to nearly 28% in 2027, according to the agency’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook.
Biomass Magazine announced this week the eight companies selected to pitch to a group of angel investors and venture capital firms at the International Biomass Conference & Expo, taking place March 31 – April 2, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Ga., recently introduced a bill to establish a targeted federal assistance program to provide temporary financial relief to eligible forest product harvesting and hauling businesses impacted by significant market disruptions.
The BC Forest Safety Council board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Cherie Whelan as BCFSC’s new chief executive officer effective April 1, 2026.