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OSU researchers find potential in "semi-dwarf" treesOregon State University researchers have outlined the latest findings on reduced height growth in trees through genetic modification, concluding that several advantageous growth traits could be achieved for short-rotation forestry and bioenergy. READ MORE SHARE |
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Presidential candidates respond to AFBF questionnaireDuring each presidential campaign, the American Farm Bureau Federation asks the Democratic and Republican presidential nominees to address issues that concern the farming and ranching communities. Responses to this year's questions are now available.READ MORE SHARE |
Enova Energy Group to build three pellet plantsEnova Energy Group LLC a vertically integrated developer and asset owner of renewable energy projects, has announced that it will build three wood pellet projects in Georgia and South Carolina beginning in the first quarter of 2012. READ MORE SHARE |
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General Biofuels to construct pellet plant in Ga. Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that General Biofuels Georgia LLC will construct a wood pellet manufacturing plant in Sandersville investing $60 million. The plant will manufacture industrial-grade wood pellets for sale to a European utility. READ MORE SHARE |
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Biomass conversion of Atikokan plant commences The Ontario Ministry of Energy recently announced that Ontario Power Generation's Atikokan Generating Station has burned its last piece of coal, and that conversion to biomass power is now underway. The facility is expected to be operational in 2014.READ MORE SHARE |
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Conservation biomass demonstration shows potential A demonstration project completed by The Earth Partners LP, Applied Ecological Services and Poet LLC has shown that biomass from native grasses, grown for conservation purposes, can successfully fuel a boiler to create heat and power.READ MORE SHARE |
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WPAC report addresses dust explosion, fire mitigation A new Wood Pellet Association of Canada report addresses dust management in pellet plants. The report, titled "Determination of Explosibility of Dust Layers in Pellet Manufacturing Plants," was written by WPAC Research Director Staffan Melin. READ MORE SHARE |