http://www.risiinfo.comThe leading information provider for the global forest products industryen-usSat, 7 Nov 2009 20:03:53 -0500Copyright 2008 RISI, Inc.http://www.risiinfo.com/community/images/Risi_logo.jpghttp://www.risiinfo.com14428Visit www.risiinfo.comhttp://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Nova-Scotia-allows-NewPage-to-sell-crown-wood-for-electricity.html?source=rssThe province is furthering its commitment to creating and securing jobs, increasing renewable energy, and contributing to a green economy. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Nova-Scotia-allows-NewPage-to-sell-crown-wood-for-electricity.html?source=rssTue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Smurfit-Kappa-to-invest-Euro25M-on-biomass-energy-at-mill-in-Spain.html?source=rssSMURFIT KAPPA NERVIÓN S.A., part of the SMURFIT KAPPA Group, a world leader in paper based packaging, has announced capital expenditure of 25 million Euros on a biomass-based renewable energy plant together with residual gas treatment at the SK mill in Iurreta, Biscay, SPAIN.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Smurfit-Kappa-to-invest-Euro25M-on-biomass-energy-at-mill-in-Spain.html?source=rssMon, 2 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/The-future-is-bright-Substantial-investment-in-biofuel-conversion-technologies.html?source=rssThe commercial viability of second-generation biofuels grows ever closer as finance pumps into research, and pilot plants for cellulosic ethanol conversion proliferate. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/The-future-is-bright-Substantial-investment-in-biofuel-conversion-technologies.html?source=rssSat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Domtar-building-40M-biomass-cogen-at-South-Carolina-mill.html?source=rssDomtar began construction this week of a new $40 million, 45-MW biomass cogeneration plant at its uncoated freesheet mill in Bennettsville, SC. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Domtar-building-40M-biomass-cogen-at-South-Carolina-mill.html?source=rssFri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Sweden-firms-Holmen-Stora-SCA-join-Vattenfall-energy-project.html?source=rssSweden's basic industries are now launching a joint project with Vattenfall to secure energy production and electricity supply at competitive prices in the future. In recent days, Industrikraft i Sverige AB, a newly formed company owned equally by Boliden, Eka Chemicals, Holmen, Stora Enso and SCA Forest Products, has signed a letter of intent with Vattenfall regarding joint energy production. The agreement aims to ensure new and cost-effective baseload power, and thus secure the long-term future of industrial operations in Sweden. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Sweden-firms-Holmen-Stora-SCA-join-Vattenfall-energy-project.html?source=rssFri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Honeywell-to-automate-Flambeau-River-diesel-plant-in-Wisconsin.html?source=rssHoneywell today announced that Flambeau River Biofuels (FRB) has selected it to supply and integrate all automation equipment for the largest second-generation "green diesel" plant in the United States. The plant - located in Park Falls, Wis., and expected to be operational by 2012 - will produce energy, transportation fuels and chemicals from renewable biomass resources. Specifically, the plant will process 1,000 dry tons per day of woody biomass from bark, sawdust and residue typically burned after forest harvesting. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Honeywell-to-automate-Flambeau-River-diesel-plant-in-Wisconsin.html?source=rssMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Verenium-and-VPP-sign-agreement-to-test-C5-cellulosic-technology-on-pulping-feedstocks.html?source=rssVerenium Corporation, a pioneer in the development of next-generation cellulosic ethanol and high-performance specialty enzymes, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Value Prior to Pulping (VPP), an organization created by the Agenda 2020 Technology Alliance, a special project of the American Forest and Paper Association, and CleanTech Partners, Inc., to test the effectiveness of Verenium's C5 technology for the creation of cellulosic ethanol from the hemicelluloses generated by the pulp and paper process, creating higher value products without negatively impacting paper quality. VPP is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the State of Wisconsin and several large forest products companies. "We are pleased to be partnering with VPP and enthusiastic for the opportunity to explore the potential of our C5 technology to create biofuels from feedstocks sourced from the pulping process," said Gregory Powers, Executive Vice President of Research and Development of Verenium. "Integrating ethanol production into the pulping process could create an attractive market opportunity for Verenium and the pulping industry. If this project proves successful, Verenium will be well positioned to enable this new source of low-cost biofuels." It is estimated that a typical 1500 ton-per-day kraft mill could produce approximately 15 million gallons of ethanol annually. The total potential market opportunity is estimated to be between 1.5 and 2 billion gallons of ethanol per year. "We believe these types of opportunities to 'bolt' our technology onto existing industrial processes, where the feedstock sourcing, handling and processing are already well-established, and are complementary to our core biofuels strategy," said Carlos A. Riva, President and Chief Executive Officer of Verenium. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Verenium-and-VPP-sign-agreement-to-test-C5-cellulosic-technology-on-pulping-feedstocks.html?source=rssWed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Morbark-and-HTI-form-Waste-to-Power-partnership.html?source=rssMorbark, Inc., a world leader in the manufacture of wood reduction equipment announced an agreement with Heat Transfer International (HTI) of Kentwood, Michigan. HTI is a technology company providing turnkey waste-to-energy systems which create renewable energy through SALTTM gasification of biomass. The agreement, which will create dozens of green jobs in Michigan, includes a manufacturing agreement for Morbark and an equity investment in HTI. Morbark's investment in HTI is perfectly in line with the company's decades old vision of sustainable energy through responsible forestry. "Not only will we manufacture the finest wood reduction equipment, but we'll be producing the systems which convert wood and other organics into usable electricity and steam," said Lon Morey, President and CEO of Morbark. "Our agreement with HTI will allow us to do what we do best - manufacture large custom equipment systems with world class quality, and allow HTI to focus on managing the rapid growth of its exciting sustainable energy technology," added Morey. HTI and Morbark expect final details involving ReZone Energy tax credits before the end of the year. "We feel very fortunate to have found a manufacturing partner that understands our business and shares our visions," stated David Prouty, HTI President. Our two companies have synergies that will allow us both to move forward more quickly and directly. Morbark gives us the manufacturing systems and capacity to manage many projects at the same time allowing us to keep up with the growth we expect," continued Prouty. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Morbark-and-HTI-form-Waste-to-Power-partnership.html?source=rssWed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/US-cellulosic-biofuel-tax-credit-may-open-up-to-paper-industry.html?source=rssIn addition to potential federal incentives to pulp and paper mills for use of biomass for energy next year, a greater windfall could be available to the industry for continued black liquor combustion tax benefits under a federal cellulosic biofuel producer credit. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/US-cellulosic-biofuel-tax-credit-may-open-up-to-paper-industry.html?source=rssTue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Arizona-Chemical-investigates-biodiesel-from-crude-tall-oil.html?source=rssArizona Chemical, the world's leading bio-refiner of Crude Tall Oil, is studying the possibility of producing biodiesel at its manufacturing plants. Crude Tall Oil, a renewable natural material that is a co-product of the wood pulping process, can be used to make green products based on renewable resources. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Arizona-Chemical-investigates-biodiesel-from-crude-tall-oil.html?source=rssTue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Emission-capture-study-planned-at-Boise-paper-mill-in-Washington.html?source=rssBattelle and Boise Inc. will conduct the first-ever feasibility study of new carbon capture and storage technology in the $140 billion pulp, paper and paperboard industry, under a $500,000 project announced by the Department of Energy (DOE).http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Emission-capture-study-planned-at-Boise-paper-mill-in-Washington.html?source=rssTue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Sodra-constructs-wind-turbine-at-Monsteras-and-plans-300-others-with-Statkraft.html?source=rss The Södra board has decided to invest in the Group's first wind turbines. The turbines will be constructed at Södra Cell's Mönsterås pulp mill. This phase comprises five to six wind turbines.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Sodra-constructs-wind-turbine-at-Monsteras-and-plans-300-others-with-Statkraft.html?source=rssMon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400