The Ontario government is investing more than $1.5 million in 15 research, innovation and modernization initiatives that will develop the untapped economic potential and environmental benefit of new and emerging uses of underutilized wood and mill by-products, collectively known as forest biomass.
Ontario Supporting Innovation in the Forest Sector
Province investing $1.5 million in 15 projects supporting new and emerging uses of forest biomass
Houston Pellet plant temporarily closes amid raw material supply struggles
The Houston pellet plant in B.C., co-owned by Canfor, Drax, and the Witset First Nation, is temporarily closing due to reduced raw material supply following the Canfor sawmill shutdown.
Enviva at a Crossroads: Navigating Choppy Waters Amid Financial Challenges and Leadership Shifts
Enviva Inc. released its financial and operating results for the third quarter of 2023, highlighting a net loss of $85.2 million, a comprehensive review of its capital structure to enhance financial position, and a realignment of leadership.
Grenada to create wood pellet production facility with major capital investment
Highland Grenada, an affiliate of Highlands Pellets LLC, set its sights on Grenada with the acquisition of the former GP OSB site — a 144-acre expanse that will soon become the city’s inaugural green energy project and wood pellet producer.
Burning questions surround biomass-based removals
October 23 - As part of developing a biomass strategy, the UK government asked a group of experts to look at whether using forest biomass for bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) could deliver net permanent removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
As Virginia tries to figure out biomass’ carbon footprint, limited data poses problems
As a Department of Forestry workgroup tries to determine the carbon footprint of biomass, the woody materials burned to generate electricity, it is running into problems obtaining information from Dominion Energy on how the utility procures the different types of material it uses.
Metsä Tissue Kreuzau mill reduces CO2 emissions by two third of the annual mill emissions
According to the goal of Metsä Tissue, part of Metsä Group, to develop its Future Mill-concept, the company will aim to have fossil free mill fleet by 2030 and accordingly it has stopped using coal as an energy source in its Kreuzau’s mill.
DNR Announces Innovative Climate Resilience Partnership with Myno Carbon
We’re thrilled to announce our groundbreaking partnership with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to revolutionize carbon removal and forest health in Washington.
Mote Plans Second Biomass Plant
Downtown-based Mote Inc., which develops biomass plants to generate hydrogen fuel and sequester the carbon dioxide byproduct, is planning a second biomass plant – this one in the Sacramento area.
Enviva Welcomes the U.K. Biomass Strategy
Strategy underscores the important role of sustainable biomass to support the country’s energy security and path to net zero.
P.E.I.'s new forestry commission lists 5 ways to modernize how wood becomes energy
P.E.I.'s six-month-old forestry commission has released its recommendations on the province's biomass sector, which turns plant material including waste wood and wood chips into energy.
Kore Infrastructure to build biomass facility to help manage forest fires
Kore Infrastructure, El Segundo, California, has established a partnership with the Tule River Economic Development Corp. with support from the California Department of Conservation to develop a modular, forest biomass-to-carbon-negative biofuel facility in Porterville, California, where the Tule River Economic Development Corp. is based.
Škoda Auto subsidiary plant to utilise 100% biomass
Škoda Auto subsidiary ŠKO-ENERGO, a comprehensive energy provider for the car manufacturer and heating for the town of Mladá Boleslav in Czechia, is launching a project to modernise the plant to utilise 100% biomass.
Globally unique research for better fuel pellets
800 tonnes of sawdust was recently turned into fuel pellets in a globally unique test run in Sweden.
Largest Biochar Production Plant in North America Contributes to Canadian Net-Zero Goals
July 5, 2023 - Port-Cartier, Quebec - As we move toward a more prosperous and sustainable Canada, every sector of our economy can contribute to the fight against climate change.
Canada invests in climate action projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Northwest Territories
June 29, 2023 – Yellowknife, Northwest Territories - Canadians are calling for ambitious climate action that keeps the air clean while building a strong and clean economy for the future.
Enviva Officially Establishes Roots in Alabama with a Ceremonial Groundbreaking in Sumter County
BETHESDA, MD — June 28, 2023 — Enviva Inc. (NYSE: EVA), the world’s leading producer of sustainably sourced woody biomass, breaks ground on its forthcoming Epes plant under construction in Sumter County, AL.
Ontario Creating New Program to Support Forestry Innovation and Job Creation
Province announces close to $20 million for new Forest Biomass Program
Biomass Fuel Plant Proposed for Kensington, P.E.I.: Garnering Community Interest and Evaluation by Town Council
A proposed biomass fuel production facility in Kensington has generated significant interest from the local community.
Drax welcomes deal reached by EU institutions in support of sustainably sourced biomass
Global renewable energy leader, Drax Group, has welcomed a positive conclusion of the European Union’s discussions on the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII).
CARBONLOOP and HAFFNER ENERGY announce order for HYNOCA equipment for first two hydrogen and biochar production sites from biomass
Paris, April 4, 2023 - CARBONLOOP and HAFFNER ENERGY announced today that they have signed two purchase orders for the supply, installation and commissioning by HAFFNER ENERGY of the first two HYNOCA® stations for the first two CARBONLOOP sites.