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Federal government supports Banff project for converting waste into biomass energy

The town will build a biomass district heating system that will see a cumulative reduction of about 6,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions over the lifetime of this project.


U.S. airline CEOs meet with White House staff about renewable fuels

White House staff are to meet with the CEOs of the United States’ major airlines to discuss efforts to reduce carbon emissions through the increased use of renewable fuels.


Chevron invests in geothermal company

Chevron Corp. is investing in a Swedish company that is focused on the development and operation of low temperature geothermal and heat power assets.


Renewable energy could provide world with its power by 2030: experts

The same rate of speed in which cars replaced horses in the early 1900s could be paralleled with the pace of powering the world with renewable energy by 2030, experts say.


B.C.’s natural gas-heated pools among province’s largest users of energy: report

Building Benchmark BC noted heated pools are heated with natural gas – a significant producer of carbon.
 
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PRODESA completes the commissioning of a belt dryer for Rayonier Group

The low temperature drying line, which uses biomass as fuel providing both electric and thermal energy, is in service at Dalkia Smart Building - part of Rayonier group - cogeneration plant in Tartas, in the southwest of France.

PRODESA designed, manufactured and commissioned this biomass-fuel thermal outdoor dryer, and carried out the complete mechanical and electrical erection as well as the supervision of the earlier construction stages.

With 424 m2 of dryer surface, high environmental requirements and demanding site operating conditions, this project confirms PRODESA’s expertise in the design and development of innovate high technological biomass drying lines. » Learn more
 
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Taking action to increase gender representation in forestry

Industry leaders and trail blazers will speak about the importance of fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, share career advice and real-life experiences, recommend actions companies can take to recruit female employees. » Read more...
 

Quebec companies collaborate on green hydrogen project

Evolugen and Gazifère Inc. are collaborating to advance the development and use of green hydrogen, and have announced plans to build and operate an approximately 20-MW water electrolysis hydrogen production plant. » Read more...