MARCH/APRIL 2015 10 14 Pacific BioEnergy forms a partnership with Tolko Industries to provide a secure source of fibre for its pellet production plant. Fibre security 19 The Whitesand First Nation continues to invest time, money and resources for the creation of pellet production capacity in the community. Whitesand waiting 22 A pan-Canadian research project looks to identify the best sources and strategies for developing biomass for the creation of biofuel. Feeding the flame 24 10 B:11.125” BEYOND ETHANOL Identifying and fixing the challenges facing the day-to-day operation and maintenance of conveyors. Conveyor fixes GreenField Specialty Alcohols making strides to become one of Canada’s premier biorefineries. 26 Reviewing the success of biorefining operations in Canada at the International Forest Biorefinery Summit in Montreal. A modest success S:10.375” T:10.875” 9 19 DEPARTMENTS 6 29 Biomass update – News Events and education “A new multi-party arrangement, however, has bought Pacific BioEnergy a seat at the bargaining table…” 24 Read the full story on page 30 COLUMNS 4 8 30 Editorial WPAC – Achieving Europe’s 2030 targets Final Thoughts -Opportunities in Ontario Our Cover GreenField Specialty Alcohols is spending $40 million on its production plant in Chatham, Ont. Find out why on page 10. Canadian BIOMASS 3
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