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FPAC applauds federal government’s move toward net-zero emissions by 2050

“We welcome the government’s commitment to securing long-term investments and advancing low-carbon, climate-resilient projects and look forward being a big part of the solution on the path to 2050,” said FPAC president and CEO Derek Nighbor.


Fire breaks out at Great Northern Pellets

The fire was likely started by a spark from a boiler. Firefighters arrived at the site when smoke and fire filled a smokestack.


The Biofuture Platform calls for action following drop in global biofuel output

The Platform is leading the call for urgent collaboration from policymakers and the private sector to reverse the 12 per cent drop in global biofuel output in 2020. The organization says this is a potentially critical setback which could act as a barrier to green recovery.


Emma Kennedy joins Bioindustrial Innovation Canada

Emma Kennedy joins BIC as an engineer-in-training. She will be working with Imtex Membranes Corporation as they work to build a demonstration plant in Sarnia-Lambton.


Aemetis Biogas awarded $7.8M for Phase 2 RNG dairy digester project

“After completing phase one of our project in just over one year, we’re poised to quickly accelerate the construction and operation of 16 additional digesters and 25 miles of private pipeline by mid-2022,” said Eric McAfee, chairman and CEO of Aemetis.
 
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A natural win: wood pellets’ role in transitioning from fossil fuels

Biomass, particularly wood pellets, is part of the climate change solution as we transition away from fossil fuels. Wood Pellet Association of Canada (WPAC)’s Gordon Murray shares some of the benefits of replacing fossil fuels with wood pellets. » Read more...
 

South Korean court dismisses claims against wood pellets

In September, a filing had been initiated in South Korea by wood pellet sector competitors in the solar sector targeting Canadian wood pellet exporters. The South Korean court has dismissed the claim in its entirety and determined it lacked legal relevancy. » Read more...