BIOMASS CANADIAN 12 18 20 24 27 30 MARCH/APRIL 2012 Coal Versus Wood Yellowknife Biomass FutureMetrics determines which burns cleaner: wood or coal. The Northwest Territories is quickly becoming a hot spot for those interested in pellets. A Growing Business A conference in Atlanta featured discussions on the changing biomass industry. Global Pellet Demand Pöyry research shows the current state of the wood pellets sector and predicts its future. Impure Thoughts 12 British Columbia companies have gotten together to create a truly green operation. Waste Not, Want Not Biomass contamination is a big problem, especially for contrac-tor grinders and chippers in Quebec. 33 World Bioenergy 2012 Preview At the annual conference in Jönköping, Sweden, what can you expect? 30 33 DEPARTMENTS 6 35 36 Biomass Update – News New Gear Events & Education 4 8 10 38 “Adding some soil or other contaminants in the residual forest biomass is like putting water in the fuel tank of a car ...” Read the full story on page 30 coluMNS Editorial – Perception is Reality WPAC – Italy’s Increasing Demand FPAC – A Fresh Future Guest Column – Developing a Consensus Our Cover The Nechako companies operate a sawmill, planer mill and pellet plant. Photo: David Manly/Canadian Biomass Story on page 12 Please note that included in this issue is our updated 2012 Canadian Biomass Pellet Map. www.canadianbiomassmagazine.com Canadian BIOMASS 3
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