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Alaska Airlines operates biofuel test flights Two Alaska Airlines jets departed the Emerald City fueled by the first alcohol-to-jet fuel (ATJ) made from sustainable U.S. corn last week. The two Alaska Airlines flights departed with Gevo Inc. fuel and flew from Seattle to San Francisco International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. >> Read full article
Legal battle continues over Maine pellet plant A legal battle between Thermogen and Conti Enterprises is causing delays for a proposed pellet plant at the site of a former paper mill in Maine. The conversion of the former Great Northern Pulp site in Millinocket has been delayed by a suit and countersuit filed between the site owner and the lead contractor. >> Read full article
Research to analyze making biofuels from perennials A University of Arkansas chemistry professor has received a $400,000 award from the National Science Foundation to investigate a roadblock in the harvesting of biomass from perennial plants for the purpose of creating a source of renewable energy. >> Read full article



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Featured News

Granules LG: Quebec’s pellet leader With recent investments for improved automation and controls, the St-Félicien mill, in the northern Lac-Saint-Jean region, produced 120,000 tons in 2015. And it is expected to reach 125,000 tons in 2016. >> Learn More…


NEWS

HPBAC approves wood stove change-out program Reports of a rural wood stove change-out program being included in Ontario’s Five Year Climate Action Plan 2016-2020 should be welcomed by both rural residents and climate protection enthusiasts in Ontario according to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association of Canada. >> Read full article
Forests Ontario supports Climate Change Action Plan Forests Ontario announces its official support for the recently released plan, stating that ‘the government of Ontario has reaffirmed the vital role of forests and forest management in addressing the challenge of climate change.’ >> Read full article
DEMO International space now 90 per cent sold With a little over three months to go until the show, planning for DEMO International is ramping up. This one-of-a-kind industry event, which features the newest harvesting equipment built for the Canadian forest, takes place September 22-24, 2016 in Maple Ridge, B.C. >> Read full article




Event Calendar

IBCE 2016 June 15-17, 2016 Location: Prince George, B.C. >> More Info
Asian Forest Products Summit June 21-23, 2016 Location: Shanghai, China >> More Info
Dust Explosion Mitigation II - Managing the dust June 29, 2016 Location: Webinar >> More Info