ENplus Update: Navigating New Changes
In August, the European Pellet Council released updates to the ENplus quality management scheme for wood pellets. Chris Wiberg outlines the substantive changes as they pertain to North American pellet…
Does bioenergy have a green energy future in the US?
Bio-derived sources of energy – wood, grass, dung and alcohol – have a rich history yet have failed to command the “buzz” of solar, wind or even geothermal in public…
Wood pellet price in Switzerland increased slightly
In September, the retail price for ENplus A1 wood pellets in Switzerland is slightly higher than the previous month. The current average price is 375.10 CHF (342.60 EUR) per tonne, which…
German Pellets achieves growth despite price pressure
German Pellets showed growth in sales volumes in all market segments in the first half. The company therefore succeeded not only in compensating for the continuing pressure on prices in…
Torrefied wood – a new emerging energy carrier
Torrefied wood - a new emerging energy carrier History of Torrefaction Torrefaction as a Technology Status of Torrefaction Worldwide The WPAC Torrefaction Project Torrefied Pellet Product Specification European SECTOR Project…
Timber business booming as demand surges worldwide
In this Tuesday, July 28, 2015 photo, a truck load of logs heads to the Klausner lumber mill in Live Oak, Fla. The demand for timber worldwide is booming.…
Oak Pellets in flames- chopped firewood background
Korea boosts presence in Indonesian forest industry
South Korean President Park Geun-hye (far left), Korea Forest Service Minister Shin Won-sop (second from left), Indonesian Minister of Environment and Forestry Zulkifli Hasan (third from left) and Indonesian President…
Enviva increases pellet turnover by 11.5% to 583,000t
In the first three months of this year Enviva Partners, which belongs to US pellet manufacturer Enviva Holdings, was able to increase the volume of its pellet sales by 11.5%…
Wood Pellets vs. Torrefied Pellets: Which is Greener?
Wood pellets are widely recognized as one of the most eco-friendly types of fuel nowadays. It means that their qualitу could reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of the energy production…
Canadian pellet industry
Vast forest resources, a strong wood products industry and maritime access to both Asian and European pellet markets have Canadian producers ideally situated for strong industry growth. As the executive…