Pellet Mill Press - February 1, 2022

Enviva to double production capacity, signs MOU with SAF producer Enviva Inc. on Jan. 19 announced accelerated plans to double its wood pellet production capacity and said it has signed a MOU with a U.S.-based customer that plans to convert woody biomass into low-carbon transportation fuels. READ MORE SHARE
Researcher works to heat homes with canola pellets A Canadian researcher's exploration of canola meal pellets as an eco-friendly alternative to coal and natural gas for both heat and energy is poised to move into its next phases – scaled-up pellet production and commercialization. READ MORE SHARE
	Vilsack says the future for biofuels remains bright Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discussed the important role biofuels and biobased manufacturing play in the rural economy and highlighted the agency’s efforts to support those industries during a Jan. 20 hearing held by the House Ag Committee. READ MORE SHARE
Barnwell County, South Carolina, designated as BDO Zone SouthernCarolina Regional Development Alliance and Ecostrat have issued a new Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone designation for Barnwell County, South Carolina. The rating will hlep drive new market development for bioeconomy projects. READ MORE SHARE
Enviva releases 2nd annual Corporate Sustainability Report Enviva Inc. in January released its Corporate Sustainability Report for the year ending Dec. 31, 2020. The report focuses on three key topics that define Enviva’s mission: people, forests, and climate change. READ MORE SHARE
Total-Western joins as BDO Zone Strategic Alliance Partner Ecostrat announced on Jan. 18 that Total-Western has joined as a BDO Zone Strategic Alliance Partner in the Technology Group. BDO Zone Strategic Alliance Partners are best-of-kind companies that help de-risk biobased project development in BDO Zones. READ MORE SHARE