Wood Energy

German institute develops new drying technique that could reduce costs for biomass

A new steam drying technique for wood developed through the EU-funded SteamBio project could significantly reduce transportation costs for [...]

Global forest industry trends during the first quarter of 2018

The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) jumped 5.1% q-o-q in the 1Q/18 to reach its highest [...]

Austrian wood pellets prices descend in May

Prices for Austrian wood pellets went on a descending path during May, as it was also the case for Germany [...]

Ksilotek-Siberia from Segezha Group builds new pellet plant in Russia

Segezha Group’s subsidiary Ksilotek-Siberia  launched the first stage of a new pellet plant construction in Russia.   [...]

New opportunities for the Dutch wood pellets market

The Dutch Government is currently subsidizing the co-firing of biomass. To support small landowners, the Dutch legislation provides some [...]

Enviva sold out partner interests in order to finance wood pellet projects

Enviva Holdings LP discharged certain limited partner interests in its unit Enviva Partners so as to finance projects, as the [...]

Germany: Price for wood pellets decreased during May

In May 2018, the price for wood pellets in Germany fell significantly. The national average price reached the value of [...]

Canada promotes its wood pellet industry in Italy

The Wood Pellet Association of Canada has participated on a wood pellet trade mission to Italy during 19-23 of [...]

Södra and KLM plan to produce green jet fuel

    Södra signed a letter of intent with KLM to conduct a joint feasibility study to [...]

Skeena Sawmills to build 96,000t capacity pellet plant in BC

Skeena Sawmills plans to commence construction work for a pellet plant at its sawmill site in Terrace, British Columbia, Canada [...]