Pellet Mill Press - May 2, 2023

Drax continues work on potential BECCS projects in UK, US Drax Group CEO Will Gardiner discussed the status of the company’s BECCS projects in the company’s Q1 trading update, released April 26. He said the company has entered formal discussions with the U.K. government and is evaluting U.S. projects. READ MORE SHARE
WBA invites stakeholders to help develop bioenergy best practices The World Bioenergy Association on April 19 published a paper titled, “Transparency, trust and best practice of responsible biomass use,” and is inviting bioenergy stakeholders to come together to discuss sustainability best practices. READ MORE SHARE
	EIA: Densified biomass fuel production at 910,000 tons in January The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released data showing U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 910,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in January, with sales reaching 650,000 tons. READ MORE SHARE
Drax ends half a century of coal-fired power generation Drax Group on April 25 announced the official end of coal-fired generation at Drax Power Station in North Yorkshire, marking a historic milestone in both the company and the U.K.’s transformation to a zero-carbon energy future. READ MORE SHARE
Enviva Forest Conservation Fund announces 2023 grant recipients The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund has announced the recipients of its 2023 grants. The projects funded this year will help conserve more than 6,165 acres and protect ecologically sensitive bottomland hardwood forests in Virginia and North Carolina. READ MORE SHARE
UK Pellet Council: ENplus suspension to end in November The U.K. Pellet Council has announced the U.K. government's recently suspension of ENplus A1 requirements will expire on Nov. 22. As a result, all U.K. traders and customers will be rquired to use any non-ENplus A1 stock by that deadline. READ MORE SHARE
	Drax helps US communities recover from tornadoes Drax donated $25,000 to the United Way of Southeast Louisiana and $25,000 to the Heart of Arkansas United Way to support tornado damage relief efforts. The domations came from Drax's Communities in Crisis Fund. READ MORE SHARE
Enviva’s Port of Chesapeake recognized with environmental award Enviva Inc. has been recognized by the Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council with its “Innovation in Recycling, Reusing, or Repurposing” award for its efforts to improve the environment and keep Chesapeake, Virginia beautiful. READ MORE SHARE