Gordan Murray

A study by the Wood Pellet Association of Canada shows forest residue material in Canada can be pelletized in line with regulatory standards. WPAC, in partnership with BioPower Sustainable Energy Corporation, has conducted a comprehensive analysis of the feasibility and economic implications of using an in-woods grinder to process forest biomass for wood pellets. …WPAC says the Ontario wood pellet industry is moving away from an exclusive dependency on sawmill residues to forest biomass as a primary raw material. … Though promising, forest biomass presents challenges such as contamination, variability in ash and moisture content, and higher processing costs, which need to be carefully managed to ensure the economic viability of wood pellet production. The study’s thorough testing and analysis of forest residue material for pelletization in Ontario shows however,  it can be used to produce high-quality pellets that comply with International Organization for Standardization standards.