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Energex invests nearly 500K a year to modernize pellet mill

One of the largest pellet plants in Quebec, Energex, could also be the oldest. Max Béraud, the mill manager, does not even hesitate to call it an antiquity! Created in 1983 by BioShell – in the midst of an oil crisis – the plant located in Lac-Mégantic, Que., in the Eastern Townships benefited from the know-how and oil standards in place to develop its efficiency.

Understanding sustainability certifications for wood pellets

On the surface, biofuels seem more expensive than fossil fuels. A litre of ethanol costs more than a litre of gasoline. A ton of wood pellets costs more than a ton of coal. But is this a fair comparison?

Groupe Savoie fuelling the maple syrup industry

Wood pellets are a fairly popular fuel choice for heating across New Brunswick.

Committee proposes amendments to EU’s RED II

The environment committee of the European Parliament (ENVI) is suggesting amendments to European Commission’s proposal on the use of energy from renewable sources (RED II), removing the option for countries that are not party to the Paris climate agreement to demonstrate sustainability of biomass at the forest holding level.

Japanese company acquires nearly 50% of Pacific BioEnergy

Pacific BioEnergy Corporation (PBEC) has announced that Sumitomo Corporation of Japan has acquired a 48 per cent equity interest in PBEC. Concurrently PBEC has acquired the 34 per cent minority interest in Pacific BioEnergy Limited Partnership (PBLP), the Prince George manufacturing facility, from its European partner giving it 100 per cent ownership of the facility.

Association News and Publications

Energex invests nearly 500K a year to modernize pellet mill

Understanding sustainability certifications for wood pellets

Groupe Savoie fuelling the maple syrup industry

Committee proposes amendments to EU’s RED II

Japanese company acquires nearly 50% of Pacific BioEnergy

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