BIOMASS CANADIAN 12 14 Green coal 18 22 Solid standards 24 Bio-education JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017 Airex Energy is showcasing the potentials of its unique biochar technology at a demonstration plant in Bécancour, Que. FutureMetrics’ William Strauss has a 2017 outlook of global wood pellet markets that delves into historic and future demand. Growing demand for pellets An overview of Canada’ s involvement in the development of standards for solid biofuels, both at the international and national levels, and of the benefits to the Canadian solid biofuels industry. Coverage of three prominent industry events: BioCleantech Forum, Renewable Industries Forum and Scaling Up Bio. 12 EXPANSION PLANS Curran Renewable Energy in Massena, N.Y., is operating with a high-tech furnace that increases the pellet plant’ s efficiency and production potential. 9 14 DEPARTMENTS 6 26 Industry news Equipment spotlight – Biomass boilers “If recent trends in crude oil prices continue, pellets will soon again be the lowest cost heating fuel.” 18 Read the full story on page 18 COLUMNS 4 8 30 Editorial WPAC – Educating government on biomass benefits Final thoughts Our Cover Pat Curran has given his pellet plant in Massena, N.Y., a significant upgrade in the form of a $3-million Torbel 15-MW fluidized bed hot gas furnace. The new furnace has boosted the plant’ s production by about 15 per cent. Canadian BIOMASS 3
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