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Feedstock Fundamentals: What Are Biofuels Made From?
Biofuels are reshaping the way we consider energy and fuel in the world. But a crucial aspect often overlooked in public discussions are the...
Biomass
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Exploring the Surge in Wood Pellet Imports into Japan and South Korea
Japan and South Korea's efforts to diversify their energy mix and meet emission targets have led to a substantial surge in the import of wood...
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A Closer Look into the Fall of European Wood Pellet Imports After Decade-Long Increases
Since wood pellets were first traded overseas to Europe, shipments have always increased year-over-year. Over the past decade, the average annual...
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UK Wood Pellet Imports Fell 30% to a Ten-Year Low – Why?
In 2022, the UK imported 7.52 million metric tons of wood pellets for energy production. This was down from a five-year high of 9.13 million tons in...
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US Woodchip Exports Up 40% Thanks to Growing Asian Demand
Asia has increased its share of global wood pellet imports to a record 32%. Worldwide trade of wood pellets was practically unchanged year-over-year...
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Russian War Has Tripled Wood Pellet Prices
Russia's war is changing wood pellet market dynamics in Europe, with prices tripling in 12 months. The international trade of wood pellets has...
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Sawlog Supply Tight in US South with Long-Term Opportunities Ahead
The US South’s softwood industry has enormous potential for a variety of reasons. The region has a significant forest resource with room for...
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Netherlands, Japan Mark Major Increase of Globally Traded Wood Pellets
In 2020, wood pellet production in Europe was up 4% year-over-year and was 34% higher than in 2016, according to data just released by the UNECE....