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Ontario creates $25.8M fund to support green technologies

The Ontario government is starting a fund to support the creation and commercialization of green technologies.


Whitecourt biomass power facility undergoes $14.3M refurbishment

Whitecourt Power is investing $14.3 million into the refurbishment of its biomass power facility that has been turning wood waste into electricity for more than 20 years.


Bedford Biofuels CEO fined for breaching Alberta securities laws

The Alberta Securities Commission has concluded a settlement agreement with David Gregor McClure, who admitted to multiple breaches of Alberta securities laws.


BioFuelNet offering online certificate course on advanced biofuels

This course is a basic overview of biofuels feedstocks, conversion technologies, combustion/emissions, as well as sustainability and aspects of commercialization and policy.


Registration opens for Biomass North Forum 2017

Registration is now open for Biomass North Forum 2017, taking place Oct. 11-12 in Thunder Bay, Ont.
 
 
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Learn about the economics of co-firing at WPAC 2017

Speakers at the Wood Pellet Association of Canada conference will include Capital Power’s Sandy Fleming, who will discuss the economic and policy conditions to encourage Canadian biomass conversions, and William Strauss, president and founder FutureMetrics, who will discuss how wood pellets can be part of Canada's decarbonization strategy. » Read more...
 
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Canada Fibers to acquire HGC Management

Canada Fibers plans to acquire HGC Management Inc., an Ontario-based company that helps municipal and commercial customers efficiently and sustainably divert valuable materials from landfills. » Read more...
 
 
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Prodesa: Pellet Plants and belt dryers

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More than 20 years focused in the supply of complete solutions for wood pellet plants and thermal drying lines, and dozens of wood pellet plant references in the market in three continents.

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Anomera scaling up production of cosmetics ingredients from cellulose

The Montreal-based company converts cellulose from wood waste and paper industry pulp into biodegradable, high-performance ingredients for the cosmetics and skin care industries. » Read more

Domtar adds second biomass generating unit at Windsor mill

The start-up of its second generating unit will improve the energy efficiency of the mill while reducing production costs, notes Domtar. » Read more
 
Events 
 

Mid-Atlantic Logging & Biomass Expo

September 15-16, 2017
Location: Selma-Smithfield, N.C.
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tcbiomass 2017

September 19-21, 2017
Location: Chicago
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