Coal-to-biomass conversions have become more popular over the past decade as coal has experienced tougher regulation and increased competition from natural gas and other sources. To prolong the operational lifespan of a coal plant, utilities have converted some of their production capacity to biomass, either in a 100% conversion or… Read More
As a company that specializes in the design, engineering, and construction of equipment for the biomass industry, ProcessBarron keeps a close eye on developments in the biomass world – in power generation, political developments, and technological advances. Here is a summary of the latest developments in the biomass industry as… Read More
For all of us here at ProcessBarron, one of the highlights of this year is the International Biomass Conference and Expo in Atlanta, GA, from April 16-18. We’re thrilled to be attending again, and if you’re going to be there, we hope you’ll stop by to say hello! ProcessBarron at… Read More
Biomass energy is on the upswing, and is becoming entrenched as a part of many states’ renewable energy portfolios. While it is still largely regional, biomass has widespread appeal because it is scalable, provides baseline energy, is price-competitive, and is carbon neutral. How quickly is biomass growing? And how much… Read More
The American steel industry helped build the United States and was one of the most dominant industries not just in the country, but in the world, for over a century. But starting in the 1970s, the industry began to decline in the face of global trade and increased competition from… Read More
Last month, right before Valentine’s Day, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt may have delivered a V-Day gift to the biomass industry in the form of comments made to forestry industry professionals and one key elected official. In a meeting with industry members and Gov. Chris Sununu (R-New Hampshire), Pruitt referenced previous… Read More
An industrial plant lives or dies by its equipment. When machinery is running as it should, the plant prospers. When it isn’t, the plant suffers due to rising costs and downtime. In order to keep a facility running properly, it’s important to maintain the equipment on a regular basis. But… Read More
Canada continues to become a global leader in biomass power by increasing both capacity and generation this decade. According to a recent report, 2016 was a strong year for Canadian biomass that saw capacity increase by 288 MW from 2015 to 2016, bringing the total amount of electricity generated by… Read More
