SUMMER 2024 14 11 New regulations coming to B.C. industries. Changes to combustible dust 2024 WPAC Show Guide 18 The official show guide of the Wood Pellet Association’s annual conference taking place in Victoria this fall. 20 WPAC’s Gord Cooke visits La Crete Sawmills' pellet operations in La Crete, Alta. Alberta is calling… and pellet producers are answering 22 14 FUELLING LOWER EMISSIONS The Clover Bar Landfill in Edmonton is in the early process of developing a system to convert the gas produced from decomposing landfill organics into renewable natural gas for injection into Alberta’s natural gas distribution system. Converting landfill gas to RNG in Edmonton Biodiesel production going strong in Welland. 24 Canadian Biomass’ annual Pellet Gear Buyer’s Guide rounds up suppliers of pellet production and safety equipment. Pellet Gear Buyer’s Guide “All of what we do at Verbio is based on the principles of sustainability.” 20 DEPARTMENTS 5 Industry news 22 Read the full story on page 14 COLUMNS 4 8 30 Editorial WPAC – Powering sustainability Final Thoughts Our Cover Verbio’s founder and CEO Claus Sauter offers an update on the company’s biodiesel production plant in Welland, Ont. Read the full story on page 14. Image courtesy of Verbio. Canadian BIOMASS 3