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The Wood Bioenergy Conference & Expo in Atlanta, Georgia featured presentations on various topics related to the wood products industry. Dane Floyd discussed the potential of biomass in meeting energy needs, reducing landfill waste, improving forest management, and creating rural jobs. Other speakers covered subjects such as forests in the South, a bagasse pellet facility in Louisiana, biochar production, and the growth of Georgia Ports Authority facilities. The text also addressed employment trends, the European Union Deforestation Regulation, emerging technologies in fire prevention, air pollution control equipment, pellet machinery, and the use of electrical knuckleboom loaders. It also promoted XanoGrass and XanoFiber as sustainable raw materials for the biofuel industry. [Extracted from the article]

The Wood Bioenergy Conference & Expo in Atlanta brought together experts and exhibits to explore the wood bioenergy industry. Presentations covered topics such as timberlands, aviation fuel, wood pellets, and heat energy. The conference emphasized the importance of sustainability, collaboration, and long-term contracts in the biomass industry. The article also discusses the potential of biomass as a feedstock for renewable fuels, particularly sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and highlights a project called Louisiana Green Fuels that aims to convert waste materials into renewable transportation fuels. It addresses the need to change the narrative around biomass utilization and promote its benefits. [Extracted from the article]

Weyco, a timber company, has partnered with the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) to launch a campaign called Fighting Fires Together, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental health support for wildland firefighters and their families. The partnership provides specialized support and mental health resources for firefighters through a free online resource hub. As wildfire seasons become longer in the Pacific Northwest, the need for resources that address the mental and physical challenges faced by firefighters is increasing. The campaign aims to promote conversations about firefighting and mental health and provide a community of support for firefighters. [Extracted from the article]

Novo BioPower, Arizona's only major market for pulpwood and biomass, has signed 10-year power off-take contracts that will allow the biomass electricity plant to continue operating. The contracts were signed with the Salt River Project and Arizona Public Service, ensuring the purchase of electricity generated by burning biomass through 2033. The plant had faced challenges during the pandemic and due to inclement weather, but the contract renewals provide some stability. However, the facility still requires funding from the Forest Service to ensure that thinning work can continue. [Extracted from the article]

Valmet, a company specializing in energy solutions, has been chosen to deliver a pellet-fired heating plant to Göteborg Energi AB in Sweden. The plant, which will have a capacity of 50 MW, is expected to be operational by late 2026. Valmet's turn-key delivery will include a boiler, pellet storage, and a flue gas cleaning system. The plant will be integrated into an existing district heating plant and operated by Mölndal Energi. [Extracted from the article]

Schutte Hammermill, a leader in size reduction technology, offers comprehensive solutions for wood processing, including hammermills designed to reduce wood to the required size for subsequent processing. Their equipment is known for its durability, precision, and energy efficiency. After size reduction, Schutte Hammermill partners with Yemmak Pelleting Solutions to provide pellet mills that transform processed wood particles into high-quality pellets. These pellet mills incorporate advanced features to ensure easy, efficient, and consistent pellet production. Schutte Hammermill's solutions are highly customizable and can be integrated into systems that combine size reduction and pelleting equipment. Terrasource Global's EnduraHog Chip-Sizer Hammermill is the industry leader for material crushing solutions in pellet production. It uses unique hammers to precisely fracture oversized wood chips, resulting in higher recovery rates and tighter top-size control. The EnduraHog offers unmatched accessibility for maintenance and sets a new standard in material-sizing equipment. [Extracted from the article]

This document provides information on two companies, Air Burners and Morbark, that offer solutions for wood-to-energy conversion and wood chip production, respectively. Air Burners specializes in converting wood waste into energy through their BioCharger system, which can eliminate up to 9 tons of biomass waste per hour and generate electricity for charging electric vehicles and battery-powered equipment. They also emphasize the environmental benefits and cost savings of their technology. Morbark, on the other hand, manufactures whole tree chippers that are highly regarded in the wood pellet industry for their quality, efficiency, customization options, and reliable performance. They also provide comprehensive support and maintenance services to their customers. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses several developments in the timber and biomass power industries. The TIMBER project in Alabama aims to use genetic testing as a surveillance tool to improve decision-making and optimize pine seedlings for growth conditions. The Biomass Power Association (BPA) has changed its name to the American Biomass Energy Association (ABEA), reflecting its focus on converting forestry and agricultural byproducts into renewable electricity. Drax Group has partnered with Molpus Woodlands Group to secure sustainably sourced woody biomass for its bioenergy operations in the U.S. Southeast. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the biennial Wood Bioenergy Conference & Expo held in Atlanta, which served as a reunion for the industry and focused on discussions about the future of wood bioenergy. Despite whispers about Enviva's bankruptcy reorganization, the industry remained optimistic and talked about new projects and avenues for growth. Various speakers, including Harold Arnold and Nick Dottino, expressed optimism for the future of the industry. Scott Dane, the leader of the nationwide logger movement, also made an impact with his declaration that biomass is "sexy." The article concludes by expressing excitement for future conferences and the opportunity to learn about successful operations using wood as a power source. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the fourth Wood Bioenergy Conference and Exposition held at Omni Hotel at CNN Center from April 5-6, 2016 on growth of renewable wood energy.

The article gives an update on manufacturers of equipment for the wood bioenergy industry as of 2013. It notes a Terex Environmental Equipment TAC 790 arborist chipper that has been supplied by Liston Products to Stubbs Copse Wood Yard at Arundel, West Sussex, England. It reports on the move of the U.S. office of Jeffrey Rader to change its name from Jeffrey Rader Inc. to TerraSource Global. It cites the Chip Hog hybrid hammermill being launched by Williams Patent Crusher & Pulverizer Co. Inc.