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Biomass advocates take to Ontario
May 17, 2012, Hagersville, ON - With the McGuinty government committed to phasing out coal-fired plants by 2014, advocates of biomass have figured that they had better strike while the iron is hot.
BC clean energy and aboriginal youth survey
May 14, 2012 - The BC First Nations Energy and Mining Council, in collaboration with the Fraser Basin Council, is undertaking a labour market study exploring Aboriginal youth employment opportunities in BC's clean energy sector.
Iowa Energy Centre delves into the bioeconomy
May 14, 2012, Ames, IA - Three research teams affiliated with Iowa State University’s Bioeconomy Institute have won Iowa Energy Center grants to help them combine biorenewable technologies for better production of fuels and chemicals.
New VP of sales for Dust Control Technology
 May 11, 2012, Peoria, IL - Dust Control Technology has introduced Aaron Valencic as the company’s new Vice President of Sales, and will be responsible for key account development and management across
the globe, as well as lead generation and strategic sales planning.
International Bioenergy early pricing ends soon
May 11, 2012, Prince George, BC - Early bird pricing for the International Bioenergy Conference and Exhibition is still available, where you save $100 on registration, but only until May 15.
Legacy Building Solutions launches new website
May 10, 2012, South Haven, MN - Legacy Building Solutions, a designer, manufacturer and installer of tension fabric buildings, has announced the launch of its new website.
Master Promotions expands BC Trade Shows
May 9, 2012, Saint John, NB - New Brunswick based Master Promotions Ltd. is further expanding its BC portfolio of Trade Shows by acquiring a highly successful British Columbia Trade Event, Resources Expo, previously known as the Forestry and Resources Expo.
GRFA says biofuels are impacting global economy
May 9, 2012, Toronto, ON - The biofuels industry contributed $277.3 billion to the global economy in 2010 according to a new report commissioned by the Global Renewable Fuels Alliance.
Chicago lab to run on biomass
May 7, 2012, Oak Ridge, IL - The Oak Ridge National Laboratory will receive a new gasification system to replace its current 64-year old boiler system.
Agri Investment Forum helps find biomass funds
May 3, 2012 - The Agri Investment Forum at the Toronto, ON Delta Chelsea Hotel on June 27 will focus on innovation, growth and opportunity.
World Bioenergy to focus on bioenergy trade
May 3, 2012 - World Bioenergy 2012 launches Sustainable Bioenergy Day, dedicating its last day to the development of a sustainable bioenergy market and will highlight the various sustainable issues and development possibilities from all continents and for all stakeholders.
Bandit announces new south-western US dealers
May 2, 2012 - Three new dealerships have signed on to help meet growing demand for Bandit equipment, providing sales, parts, and service support for Bandit customers in the Northeast and South.
Bioenergy could employ 50,000 in UK
Apr. 27, 2012 - A report by the UK’s National Centre for Biorenewable Energy, Fuels and Materials (NNFCC) suggests that biomass could deliver up to 50,000 jobs by 2020.
Canfor's $40 million investment includes bioenergy
Apr. 27, 2012, Vancouver, BC - Canfor Corporation announced that it will be proceeding with capital improvement projects totaling approximately $40 million in its sawmill facilities in the Kootenay region of British Columbia.
BC sawmill explosion prompts safety reviews
Apr. 26, 2012, BC - After the two explosions at sawmills in BC within the last three months, WorkSafeBC has ordered immediate investigations into sawdust levels and other possible hazards to determine what could have caused these unfortunate accidents and if they can be prevented.
UK launches renewable energy hub
Apr. 26, 2012, London, UK - More than twenty companies have signed a partnership agreement to turn the North Sea into a major renewable energy hub focusing on offshore wind power, Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron is set to announce.
Second worker dies from Prince George explosion
Apr.25, 2012, Prince George, BC - The fire that happened at the Lakeland sawmill late Monday evening has claimed its second victim, newspapers report.
Virdia unveils new facility in Virginia
Apr. 25, 2012, Redwood City, CA - Virdia has announced the opening of its demonstration facility at its new technology center in Danville, Virginia at the campus for the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research.
Terex Woodsman signs Montana distributor
 Apr. 24, 2012, Farwell, MI - Terex Woodsman has signed an agreement with Billings Kubota, a full service distributor servicing the state of Montana and its surrounding area.
Candidates revealed for the 2012 World Bioenergy Award
Apr. 19, 2012, Jönköping, Sweden - The six final candidates to the second annual World Bioenergy Award 2012 have been chosen and one of them will be announced as the winner on May 29 at the opening session of World Bioenergy 2012.
Study warns biomass will increase emissions
Apr. 19, 2012 - An international group of researchers have released the results of a study in the Global Change Biology/Bioenergy journal that shows that biomass will increase CO2 emissions.
World Bioenergy Show Guide released
Apr. 17, 2012, Jönköping, Sweden - The World Bioenergy 2012 show guide allows you easier access and more information than ever before for those interested in business and development concerning the bioenergy sector.
Keynote announced for All-Energy 2012
Apr. 17, 2012, Scotland, UK - Alex Salmond MSP, the First Minister of Scotland has joined the opening plenary conference session at All-Energy 2012 to be held May 23-24, 2012 at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.
Forest2Market welcomes new bioenergy lead
Apr. 16, 2012 - Forest2Market announced today that Stan Parton, formerly of The Parton Group, has joined the company and will lead its bioenergy practice.
BC New Ventures competition deadline is April 17
Apr. 13, 2012 - The BC Bioenergy Network encourages all early-stage bioenergy companies to enter into the BCIC-New Ventures Competition, of which they have donated a $20,000 Bioenergy Prize.
Denmark plans to be energy independent by 2050
Apr. 11, 2012 - The government of Denmark has announced that the entire country plans to be energy independent in the year 2050 thanks to its expansion of solar, wind and biomass energy.
BBI to release Fuel Ethanol Directory
Apr. 11, 2012, Grand Forks, ND - Ethanol Producer Magazine is set to release the 2012 Fuel Ethanol Industry Directory, a comprehensive list of industry suppliers, producers, researchers and government agencies focused on ethanol production.
Industry leaders meet in Seattle
Apr. 10, 2012, Seattle, WA - World industry leaders in wood materials will gather in Seattle this week to discuss the role of woody biomass for production of biofuels in addition to composites with an emphasis on the use of woody biomass for eventual production of jet biofuels.
USDA to host Advanced Biofuel Roundtable
Apr. 9, 2012, Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Energy and the Navy will co-host an Advanced Biofuels Industry Roundtable in Washington D.C. on May 18, 2012 on producing advanced biofuels to power military and commercial transportation with the private sector.
Biopower Operations begins public trading
Apr. 9, 2012, Fort Lauderdale, FL - BioPower Operations Corporation has announced that it has received notice of its eligibility for its shares to be eligible for electronic trading under the OTCQB trading symbol "BOPO."
International Biomass Conference program released
Apr. 5, 2012, Denver, CO - The 5th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo is set for April 16-19 in Denver, focusing on leading developments in the biomass industry, from cultivation to regulatory guidance.
World Bioenergy's international appeal
Apr. 4, 2012, Jönköping, Sweden - At the World Bioenergy Conference, dozens of countries from all over the world will be represented at this unique conference.
Fecon announces new Northwest Regional Manager
 Apr. 2, 2012 - Fecon has announced their new Regional Manager for the Northwest, Brian Tinker.
New DustBoss produces a finer mist
 Apr. 2, 2012, Peoria, IL - A global leader in dust suppression technology has announced the introduction of a new low-turbulence design, the new DustBoss DB-M, for applications in which a fan-driven mist would be undesirable.
Developing a Consensus on Biomass Development
Energy conservation coupled with solar, wind, geothermal and bioenergy can make important contributions
BIO announces Carver award winner
Mar. 29, 2012, Washington, DC - BIO has named Steen Riisgaard as the recipient of its 2012 George Washington Carver Award for innovation in industrial biotechnology.
IBCE 2012 Bioenergy Conference in Motion
Only a few short months left to go until the International Bioenergy Conference and Exhibition
Cyclone Power teams with Enginuity Energy
Mar. 29, 2012, Pompano Beach, FL - Cyclone Power Technologies, developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, has announced that it has signed a Teaming Agreement with Enginuity Energy LLC, an innovator and manufacturer of biomass gasifiers.
Bioenergy Battle - Wood Versus Coal
Future Metrics has published several papers on the efficacy of the Manomet Study
Perception is Reality in Bioenergy
A recent fire at Britain’s largest biomass power plant brought an audible groan from everyone in the biomass industry.
New president for the CRFA
Mar. 23, 2012, Ottawa, ON - The board of directors of the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association (CRFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of W. Scott Thurlow to the position of President effective April 2, 2012.
World Bioenergy: A global conference
Mar. 23, 2012 - With two months left to go until World Bioenergy 2012, information regarding the tours, the conference programs and speakers from all over the world are reaching an all-time high.
Biorefinery conference coincides with World Bioenergy
Mar. 21, 2012 - The World Biorefinery conference will be organized by SPCI, an association of Swedish pulp and paper professionals, at Elmia in Jönköping at the end of May to coincide with the World Bioenergy conference.
First meeting of UK biomass parliament
Mar. 16, 2012, UK - Biomass discussion got serious in the UK as the Biomass All Party Parliamentary Group met for the first time to discuss strategies and funding possibilities and challenges.
Vecoplan hires new VP
 Mar. 14, 2012 - Vecoplan LLC has announced their new Vice President of their "Alternative Fuels and Energy" Competency Centre: Uwe Eschenhorst.
Vecoplan Midwest moves to new facility
 Mar. 12, 2012, New Albany, IN - Vecoplan Midwest, a subsidiary of Vecoplan LLC, recently relocated to an 18,180 square foot facility located in New Albany to allow continuing growth.
Swedish researchers helping Minnesota college
Mar. 12, 2012, Grand Rapids, MI - A research institute in Sweden is assisting Itasca Community College with developing effective methods, systems and technology to develop a bioenergy supply chain.
BC and Korea run workshop on biomass opportunities
March 11, 2012, Vancouver, BC - A host of organizations, including the Wood Pellet Association of Canada, BC Bioenergy Network, and UBC, are working together to host the BC-Korea Bioenergy Collaboration Workshop, to be held in Vancouver March 19 and 20.
World Bioenergy 2012 tour information released
Mar. 8, 2012 - World Bioenergy 2012 has released information on both its pre- and post conference tours.
Clean Energy Act introduced
Mar. 8, 2012 - Jeff Bingaman, the Energy and Natural Resources Chairman in the U.S. Senate, recently introduced the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012, which could require utilities to ensure at least 24% of all power sold in 2015 could be defined as “clean energy.”
Jansen hires new consultant
 Mar. 7, 2012 - Jansen Combustion and Boiler
Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce
that Roger Lawton has joined the
company as a Senior Consultant.
Argonne lab receives research award
Mar. 6, 2012 - The Argonne National Laboratory has received a Federal Laboratory Consortium Award for a technology improving the processing of biomass feedstocks into biofuels and chemicals.
Recycling specialists visit Vermeer
Mar. 1, 2012, Pella, IA - Vermeer Corporation hosted a week-long event at its Pella facility in late 2011 and provided training for recycling specialists to learn more about recycling equipment and best practices in wood-waste processing, composting and biomass applications.
New York Biomass Trader is back
Mar. 1, 2012. New York, NY - Reuse Alliance, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Environmental Finance Center, announces the re-launch of NY Biomass Trader.
Bioenergy Conference speakers announced
Feb. 28, 2012, Prince George, BC - The Bioenergy Conference & Exhibition, which will be held in Prince George on June 13-15, 2012 has released the highlights of speakers that will be present at this years conference.
Outdoor space available at PG bioenergy show
Feb. 26, 2012, Prince George, BC - Over a dozen outdoor exhibit spaces have been made available at the International Bioenergy Conference and Exhibition, to be held here June 13 to 15. Indoor space sold out in 2010, so organizers suggest early booking.
Combustion Expert Inc. goes overseas
 Feb. 23, 2012, Quebec - Combustion Expert Inc. has announced a partnership with Tecnolog s.a., a South American company based in Lima, to manufacture products under license.
World Bioenergy 2012 interest is on the rise
Feb. 22, 2012, Jönköping, Sweden - In the lead up to the World Bioenergy 2012 conference at the end of May, organizers held an event for ambassadors and diplomats.
Plenary speakers annouced for BIO's 9th World Congress
Feb. 17, 2012, Washington, DC - The official schedule of plenary speakers and their topics has been released for the 2012 World Congress on Biotechnology and Bioprocessing.
Biomass to Burn, but No Markets
In late November 2011, representatives from all aspects of the biomass industry met in North Bay for a conference held by the Biomass Innovation Centre through Nipissing University.
Closed End Funds
Now that you have a long-term off-take agreement and a secure fibre supply, all that remains is to build your plant.
Canada’s Biomaterial
For much of the past decade, the Canadian forest products industry struggled with closing mills and logging camps, as well as investments in the sector that were largely focused on cost-cutting.
Pure Green
Researchers are always looking for the next big thing: an innovation that can change the way something is done or add value to an already existing product
Making our Future in Bioenergy
This issue of Canadian Biomass highlights both the boundless future and the frustrating present of the forestry biomass sector.
Sessions announced for BIO's 9th World Congress
Feb. 10, 2012, Washington, DC - Biofuel and renewable chemical company executives, scientists and government officials will speak in breakout sessions at BIO’s 9th annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing.
Precision Sharpening unveils the Bevel Buddy
 Feb. 10, 2012 -Precision Sharpening Devices, Inc. has unveiled a new knife sharpener called the Bevel Buddy.
FPInnovations changes internal structure
Feb. 9, 2012, Montreal, QC - FPInnovations unveiled its new organizational structure to its 550 employees across Canada as a result of an in-depth review of the business model.
PFI announces call for papers for July AGM
Feb 4, 2012, Arlington, VA - The Pellet Fuels Institute has called for papers for the 2012 Annual Conference, held July 29-31 at the Foxwoods Resort & Casino, Mashantucket, CT.
First labs and auditing agencies PFI accredited
Jan. 31, 2012, Arlington, VA - The Pellet Fuels Institute and the American Lumber Standard Committee have made the first step to roll out the new densified biomass fuel standard for North America by accrediting ten auditing agencies and two laboratories.
FPInnovations to study BC bioproducts
Jan 29, 2012, Vancouver - British Columbia's Provincial Government has provided $700,000 for a study of BC's bioeconomy, work that will be carried out by FPInnovations.
BioNitrogen announces Chief Technology Officer
Jan. 26, 2012, Miami, FL - BioNitrogen Corp. is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mario G. Beruvides, Ph.D., P.E., as Chief Technology Officer.
Over 200 abstracts submitted to World Bioenergy
Jan. 26, 2012, Jönköping, SE - With almost four months left until the World Bioenergy 2012 conference, preparations are already underway to make it a global event.
Ontario Feed-in Tariff Forum announces 2012 speakers
Jan. 24, 2012 - The speaker line-up for this year's Ontario Feed-in Tariff Forum has been announced today with the province's key government and FIT policy administrators confirmed to speak on April 3-4 in Toronto.
Pike Research launches advisory service
Jan. 24, 2012, Boulder, CO - Pike Research announced the launch of its new Bioenergy Advisory Service, a subscription-based information suite that provides market intelligence and strategy insights for those in the biomass ecosystem.
BIO congratulates companies on progress
Jan. 23, 2012, Washington, DC - The Biotechnology Industry Organization congratulated Fiberight and its technology partner Novozymes, a member of BIO, on their progress.
NASA maps tree cover in the United States
 Jan. 16, 2012 - The NASA Earth Observatory has released a map showcasing the amount of tree cover in the United States, thanks to research done by the Woods Hole Research Center in Massachusetts.
Woody biomass prices continue to decline
Jan. 13, 2012, Seattle - Prices for woody biomass have decreased throughout the US for the past three years, according to the North American Wood Fibre Review.
Conference emphasis is on wood
 Jan. 10, 2012 - More than 40 speakers will participate in the Bioenergy Fuels & Products Conference & Expo to be held February 28-29, 2012 at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center in downtown Atlanta, Georgia.
Schutte-Buffalo's Laboratory scale Hammer Mill
 Jan. 6, 2012 - Sometimes, smaller is better, as is the case with the new Schutte-Buffalo Laboratory Scale Hammer Mills.
BioTalent Canada names new chair
Jan. 6, 2012 - BioTalent Canada has broadened its leadership team with the appointment of François Schubert as Chair of the BioTalent Canada Board of Directors effective immediately.
How do you define biomass?
Jan. 6, 2012 - What qualifies as "biomass"? The American Council on Renewable Energy has compiled the first global definition of biomass for introduction into legislation.
Will corporations control the green economy?
Jan. 3, 2012, Ottawa, ON - A new report, "Who will control the green economy?" by the NGO Action Group on Erosion, Technology and Conservation states that green technology in today's market will depend on large corporations for support.
Biomass facility hosting public tours
Jan. 2, 2012, Wichita, KS - For two days in February, Advanced Energy Solutions Inc. will hold public tours for its Kansas Biomass Research Institute facility.
Five new program tracks for Denver biomass conference
Dec. 22, 2011, Denver, CO - Five new program tracks have been announced for the 5th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo, which takes place from April 16-19, 2012.
AESI launching Biomass Research Institute
Dec. 21, 2011, Wichita, KS - Alternative Energy Solutions International Inc. (AESI) is launching its Biomass Research Institute, which includes a full-scale boiler operation at the beginning of February 2012.
Call for papers for Denver biomass event open
Dec 17, 2011, Denver, CO - The call for papers for the International Biomass Conference & Expo to be held here April 16-19, 2012 remains open until January 4, 2012.
Renewables initiative launched in North Bay
Dec 10, 2011, North Bay, ON - The Biomass Innovation Centre at Nipissing University, with funding from the Community Energy Partnership Program, has recently launched a new project: The Blue Sky Renewable Energy Initiative.
New UK wood fuel supply map is online
Dec. 7, 2011 - A new map has been released showcasing the areas to obtain woody biomass in the UK, so that suppliers can take advantage of the new Renewable Heating Initiative.
2012 Chipper & Grinder Guide
Our annual guide to portable/mobile chippers and grinders is back with more new gear.
Responding Safely to Silo Fires
In the past 10 years, the use of solid biofuels, and in particular wood pellets, has increased dramatically.
International Bioenergy 2012 announces themes
Dec 3, 2011, Prince George, BC - Canada's largest conference devoted to the global bioenergy sector is firing up for its biggest and best year yet. The 5th International Bioenergy Conference and Exhibition takes place June 13 - 15, 2012 in Prince George, B.C.
COFI Meeting Looks at Biomass Potential
The survival of wood as an industry has meant a change not only in markets but also in medium.
DEMO and Conference Boast Biomass
Organizers and planning committees for DEMO 2012 met in Quebec City late in October to work on details of both the pre-DEMO conference and the live logging event itself.
Networking for bioenergy?
Biomass magazines do not often carry a column promoting a dating service, but this type of romance is not simply roses and champagne.
World Bioenergy announces themes, extends call
Dec 2, 2011, Jonkoping, Sweden - The 2012 edition of World Bioenergy is taking shape, as organizers today announced the six main themes the conference will highlight, and extended the call for papers a few more weeks.
Biomass heat map helps find suppliers
Dec. 1, 2011 - The Carbon Trust and the Biomass Energy Centre are helping businesses take advantage of the new Renewable Heat Incentive through an interactive map, allowing consumers to find nearby suppliers.
Kruger Products wins CIPEC Leadership Award
Nov. 30, 2011, Mississauga, ON - Kruger Products L.P. was recognized for its environmental leadership and energy conservation achievements through the 2011 Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC) Leadership Awards. |
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