FALL 2023 10 14 Andrew White, CHAR Technologies co-founder and CEO, shares a behind-the-scenes look at their growing list of projects and agreements, and to hear his thoughts on the biocarbon market. Heating up 16 The Wood Pellet Association of Canada paid tribute to the 25th anniversary of the world’s first pellet shipment, and pondered the next 25 years for the industry, at their annual conference in Ottawa. Pellet past and future 18 An overview of large-scale biomass handling and storage solutions to meet booming industrial demands. Moving the masses 10 NEW LIFE FOR DEADWOOD B.C.’s Deadwood Innovations in partnership with Nak’azdli Develop-ment Corporation has developed an innovative process that converts low-grade timber and low-value lumber into a wood product that can be used as a substitute for lumber and timber. “End-users need to work with suppliers to really understand what biocoal’s qualities are so that it can be used as a drop-in coal replacement.” 14 DEPARTMENTS 6 18 20 Industry news 18 Read the full story on page 14 COLUMNS 4 8 13 Editorial WPAC – Desperation – the mother of creativity Forestry Reconciliation – Equity, empowerment, Equipment spotlight – Receiving and storing biomass New Products and collaborative progress 30 Our Cover Final Thoughts – Financing Canada’s transition from a hydrocarbons to carbohydrates economy The Deadwood project uses a hydro-thermal chemi-mechanical process that imparts strength and stability into the fibre. Photo courtesy Deadwood Innovations. Read more on page 10. Canadian BIOMASS 3
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