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March 13, 2019
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WPAC

Lawsuit attacks EU's approval of biomass in RED II

The lawsuit asks for the court to reverse provisions made in RED II that allow EU member states to include forest wood in their renewable energy targets and subsidies.


SMU researcher studies purpose-grown biomass crops

Research into how poor-quality, marginal land can be used to produce biomass as a potential revenue stream for farmers is underway at Saint Mary’s University in Nova Scotia.


Boeing offers customers biofuel for delivery flights

Boeing will begin offering customers the option of powering their commercial airplane delivery flights with sustainable aviation fuel.


Biomethane to supply 9,600 households with energy

German biogas plant manufacturer Weltec Biopower has started building a biomethane plant near Pontefract, West Yorkshire, UK.


Fecon introduces FRS15 rotating shear attachment

Made of Hardox Steel, this shear attachment provides a 360-degree rotation, which gives operators more reach and access to the trees and reduces repositioning of machines.
 
 
Featured News 
 
Boiler

Eliminating boiler barriers in Canada

Canada produces about three million tonnes of wood pellets a year. Almost all of what we produce is exported. Despite being one of the coldest countries on earth and wood pellets being a low-cost energy source, less than one per cent of Canadian homes and businesses are heated with wood pellets. » Read more...
 
Bioeconomy Conference at Lakehead

Call for presenters for joint bioeconomy conference

Lakehead University’s Biorefining Research Institute (BRI) is now accepting submissions from industry and academia for its prestigious International Forest Biorefining Conference and 4th International Symposium on Lignocellulosic Materials, to be held June 9-12, 2019. » Read more...
 
 
Events 
 

International Biomass Conference and Expo

March 18-20, 2019
Location: Savannah, Ga.
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World Bio Markets

April 1-3, 2019
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Argus Biomass 2019

April 8-10, 2019
Location: London, U.K.
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