BIOMASS CANADIAN 13 16 Bioenergy in use 20 Pellet gear guide 24 Biomass boom JULY/AUGUST 2014 A study tour through southern Sweden shows how bioenergy can bring wealth, new jobs and reduce a country’s reliance on fossil fuels. From fibre to pellet, this listing is a comprehensive source for the equipment involved in the pelletizing process. Prince George has become a focal point for B.C.’s biomass in-dustry thanks to commitments made by the community’s forestry, biomass, government and education leaders. 13 CARBON FOOTPRINT Pellet producers may need to limit their fossil fuel use to meet European sustainability standards. 9 16 DEPARTMENTS 8 28 29 Biomass update – News New gear Events & education “A substantial portion of our industry remains non-compliant with respect to combustible dust.” 24 Read the full story on page 10. COLUMNS 6 10 12 30 Editorial WPAC -Lack of concern CanBio -Looking ahead to CanBio 2014 Final thoughts -Beetle-kill bio-bonanza Our Cover Ingelsta CHP plant near Stockholm, Sweden, is increasing the amount of industrial waste that it burns. The industrial waste it uses includes demolition waste, paper and plastic that cannot be recycled. JULY/AUGUST 2014 4 Canadian BIOMASS