The Wood Pellet Association of Canada… is advancing five major research and development projects in 2024:

1. Enhancing traceability – Increasingly, global markets and governments are asking for further proof that the products they purchase come from well-managed forests. 
2. Exploring New Biomass Pathways – In the future, there will be an increasing reliance on forest biomass… with rocks and sand which creates wear and tear on mill equipment and increases safety hazards.
3. Agri-Pellet Production Potential – WPAC is partnering with the UBC’s Biomass and Bioenergy Research Group to undertake a multi-year study to determine strategic locations and capacity of agri-pellet production facilities. 
4. Consistent & Technically Sound Standards – WPAC will represent Canadian wood pellet interests on ISO Technical Committee 238. 
5. Reducing GHGs and Enabling a Net Negative Future – Applied for funding to examine the potential to increase the use of forest and harvest residuals using near-infrared radiation (NIR) spectroscopy