VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 7, 2021- Pinnacle Renewable Energy ("Pinnacle" or the "Company") (TSX: PL) today announced that it has entered into an extension of a long-term, take-or-pay off-take contract with Mitsubishi Corporation Ltd. ("Mitsubishi"), a large, diversified trading company in Japan.
Biomass production - Harvard startup seeks to increase the global use of sustainable bioenergy
When people think of renewable energy, solar panels or windmills are often the first images that come to mind.
In search of a sustainable future through biomass
WITH Malaysia’s rich biodiversity and natural resources, it’s only natural that the discussions revolving around sustainability and sustainable living involve the policy of zero waste, including the creation of a circular economy with biomass.
Enviva Partners With GoChain to Pilot Blockchain Technology for Sustainable Biomass
Piloting of blockchain technology affirms commitment to innovation, sustainability, and transparent biomass supply chains
Ecological and Economic Implications of the US Wood Pellet Industry
An efficient and cost-effective method of biomass combustion to produce heat or electricity is burning wood pellets. Creating pellets enhances energy density of the wood product.
Pinnacle Renewable Energy Commences Pellet Production at New Mill in High Level, Alberta
VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 8, 2020 - Pinnacle Renewable Energy ("Pinnacle" or the "Company") (TSX: PL) today announced it has commenced initial pellet production at its newly-constructed facility in High Level, Alberta, which is owned 50% by Pinnacle and 50% by Tolko Industries Ltd. ("Tolko") through a limited partnership.
Pellet mill expanding with investor tie-up
Highland Pellets LLC, a wood pellet producer, has announced a strategic alliance with Orion Energy Partners LP to fund an expansion and upgrade of its plant in Pine Bluff and to provide capital for long-term growth initiatives, according to a joint news release from the two companies.
Enviva Commemorates First Shipment of Sustainable Biomass to Japan
Delivery of Renewable Fuel to Support Japan’s Progress Towards a Clean, Carbon-Free Economy
Pellet plant set to revive Fort Nelson forest sector
An experienced team of forest industry entrepreneurs with a solid track record are partnering with the Fort Nelson First Nation to revive that region’s forest industry.
Peak Renewables says they will produce 600,000 tonnes of wood pellets per year
FORT NELSON, B.C. – The Fort Nelson Chamber of Commerce held a Zoom meeting to discuss the Pellet Plant in Fort Nelson, the upcoming project for Peak Renewable.
Pinnacle Renewable Energy Provides Update on Operations at its Houston Facility
VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 25, 2020 - Pinnacle Renewable Energy ("Pinnacle" or the "Company") (TSX: PL) today announced that operations at its facility in Houston, B.C. (the "Facility") have been temporarily suspended as a result of a fire-related event earlier today in the dryer area of the Facility.
Hope gleams that utilities will enable biomass plant to survive
We’re losing the war. But we might win the next battle. That’s the mixed message on the prospects for the protecting a forest-saving, wildfire-reducing market for biomass in Arizona that emerged this week from a meeting of the Natural Resources Working Group.
Japanese firms to develop Sendai biomass power plant
Japanese renewable power developer Renova and four other companies are planning to develop the 74.95MW Sendai Gamo biomass power plant in northeast Japan.
Denmark proposes pathway for ‘sustainable’ biomass
The Danish government and a majority coalition of eight parties have proposed stricter legal requirements for wood biomass used for heat and electricity in the country.
Arbiom achieves milestone in scale-up of Wood-to-Food Technology
Biotechnology pioneer achieves continuous process operations in demonstration program
Ecowaste's investment in wood processing line creates market for C&D materials
For nearly 50 years, Canada-based Ecowaste Industries Ltd. has been servicing its community by providing diversion and recycling solutions for construction and demolition (C&D) waste.
Canada and FCM invest in green communities in New Brunswick
Atholville, New Brunswick, October 8, 2020—Canadians live in cleaner, healthier communities when municipalities develop innovative solutions to reduce pollution, improve energy efficiency, and find new uses for public infrastructure.
As the wood pellet industry grows across the South, Enviva targets Alabama and Mississippi for future expansion
The company is building facilities producing significantly larger quantities of wood pellets for export through a deep water marine port and storage silo currently under construction in Pasagoula, Mississippi. In each state, the company's pitch remains the same: jobs and economic development.
How Europe’s wood pellet appetite worsens environmental racism in the US South
An expanding wood pellet market in the Southeast has fallen short of climate and job goals—instead bringing air pollution, noise and reduced biodiversity in majority Black communities.
As Maine loggers grapple with low wood pulp prices and layoffs, Golden pushes House to include renewable biomass provision in new clean energy bill
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment to the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act yesterday offered by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) to support Maine loggers and the biomass industry and promote Maine's role in the renewable energy economy.
To help create markets for wood chips, N.S. encouraged increase in biomass burning
As the Nova Scotia government continues to search for new markets for wood chips, a change made earlier this spring has allowed for more biomass to be burned in the interim as a way to help the forestry sector.
EU climate plan blows hot and cold on forestry, biomass
While recognising the positive role of forests in mitigating global warming, the European Commission has riled the agroforestry and biomass industries by stating its intention of limiting growth in the sector.