Pellet Mill Press - July 20, 2021

USDA: US wood pellet exports at 513,608 metric tons in May The U.S. exported 513,608 metric tons of wood pellets in May, down from both 635,463.4 metric tons in April and 572,499.8 metric tons in May 2020, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on July 2. READ MORE SHARE
European Commission unveils plans to cut GHG emissions by 55% The European Commission on July 14 adopted a package of proposals that aim to reduce net GHG emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030 when compared to 1990 levels. Among the proposals are those related to forestry, renewable energy and SAF. READ MORE SHARE
	Canadian wood pellet production to reach 3.8M metric tons in 2021 Canadian wood pellet production is expected to grow to 3.8 million metric tons in 2021, according to a report filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural Information Network on July 8. READ MORE SHARE
EIA: Densified biomass fuel sales reach 810,000 tons in March The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released data showing U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 750,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in March, with sales reaching 810,000 tons. READ MORE SHARE
FutureMetrics discusses potential of advanced ‘black’ pellets FutureMetrics LLC on July 5 published a new white paper that discusses the market challenges associated with “black” wood pellets and illustrates how new innovations are enabling these version 2.0 fuel pellets to gain market share. READ MORE SHARE
USIPA responds to CNN's biomass reporting USIPA is disappointed by CNN’s portrayal of the biomass industry, which plays a crucial role in the fight against climate change by keeping millions of tons of fossil fuels in the ground while contributing to the broader sustainable forest economy. READ MORE SHARE
Drax Biomass chooses BE&E for bulk material handling Drax Group plc has chosen Biomass Engineering & Equipment to supply material handling, layout engineering, and mechanical installation for its three recently announced pellet plants in Arkansas. Commissioning is scheduled for October. READ MORE SHARE
EIA updates 2021, 2022 bioenergy forecasts Renewables are expected to account for 21 percent of U.S. electricity generation this year, increasing to 23 percent in 2022, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released July 7. READ MORE SHARE