SUMMER 2022 10 14 WorkSafeBC’s Budd Phillips and Alexandra Skinner explain why wood processing facilities should be continually evaluating their dust management programs. Mind your dust 16 Natural Resources Canada researchers have confirmed that replacing diesel fuel with woody biomass can help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in northern remote communities. Arctic bioenergy 18 The Toronto Zoo Biogas Project is converting zoo manure along with other food waste into enough renewable energy to power about 250 homes. Menagerie manure 10 PREMIUM EXPANSION 22 Canadian Biomass presents the official 2022 Wood Pellet Association of Canada Conference show guide. 2022 WPAC Conference show guide After some lengthy setbacks from familiar challenges such as labour shortages and supply chain disruptions, Premium Pellet’s $10-to $12-million expansion project is nearing the finish line. 25 Canadian Biomass ’ annual Pellet Gear Buyers Guide rounds up suppliers of pellet production equipment. Pellet Gear Buyers Guide 18 “The zoo was keen to go ahead with developing a project that would turn what was previously a cost ... into a source of revenue.” Read the full story on page 18 14 DEPARTMENTS 2 6 Solutions in Biomass Industry news COLUMNS 5 8 30 Editorial WPAC – Today’s wood pellets for tomorrow’s world Final Thoughts – The missing bioeconomy link Our Cover Premium Pellet in Vanderhoof, B.C., is in the midst of a massive expansion project that should nearly double its production and increase its fibre supply flexibility. Read more on page 10 SUMMER 2022 4 Canadian BIOMASS
Canadian Biomass Summer 2022: Page 4
