by siteEditor | Sep 22, 2022 | News
Enviva Continues Growth Expansion Industrial wood pellet producer Enviva reported several operational developments in its second quarter statement. John Keppler, chairman and CEO, noted the company recently commenced construction of its plant in Epes, Ala.; is making...
by siteEditor | Sep 20, 2022 | News
Bob Vermeer Guided Family Operation Robert “Bob” Lee Vermeer, who drove the growth of Vermeer Corp. and its line of whole tree chippers and other wood processing equipment, died on August 17. He was 78. His vibrant love of people, passion for Christ, distinct laugh...
by siteEditor | Sep 20, 2022 | News
Peak Renewables Plans Alabama Wood Pellet Facility Canadian-based Peak Renewables plans to build a 180,000 metric tons per year wood pellet mill in Dothan, Ala. The $30 million project will utilize residuals from Rex Lumber sawmills in the area. Construction on...
by siteEditor | Sep 20, 2022 | News
Wrapping It Up: Wood Bio Conference EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third of three parts in the coverage of the Wood Bioenergy Conference & Expo held March 29-30, 2022 at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center and hosted by Wood Bioenergy magazine. Part one in the June issue...
by siteEditor | Sep 20, 2022 | News
EU Vote Boosts Biomass The European Parliament voted in mid-September to recognize primary woody biomass as a renewable energy source, keeping its classification under both the first Renewable Energy Directive (RED) and RED II. According to news reports, the vote was...
by siteEditor | Sep 16, 2022 | News
Komatsu Successfully Converts Biomass Combustion Ash Into Fertilizer In Japan Komatsu Ltd. jointly with Ishikawa Agriculture and Forestry Research Center and ASAHI AGRIA CO., LTD., a manufacturer of fertilizers, has successfully converted wood ash from the biomass...
