BIOMASS CANADIAN 11 14 17 Power play 20 22 26 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 Nechako uses ORC to convert heat to electricity. Contractors help the MNR keep track of forest growth. Imagery details available biomass Rising expectations Rentech continues expansion as mills come online. Data gathering and analysis is the key to maximizing value and minimizing processing costs. Moisture measurement Microbiologists manipulate genetics to boost the efficiency of ethanol production. Better yield from yeast 11 BEETLE-KILL CONUNDRUM Pellet manufacturers in B.C. adapt to new fibre challenges. 9 14 DEPARTMENTS 6 28 29 Biomass update – News New gear Events and education “Perception now trumps reality and the industry’s reputation and social license are in jeopardy.” 22 Read the full column on page 30 COLUMNS 4 7 8 10 30 Editorial CanBio – Gaining momentum WPAC – Canada’s damning reputation BioFuelNet report – Full speed ahead Final Thoughts – Perception trumps reality Our Cover Steve Willoughby double-checked calibration plots “cruised” or surveyed by summer forestry student employees. See full article on page 17. Canadian BIOMASS 3
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