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NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2010 (Globe Newswire) -Mercer International Inc. today announced completion of an important milestone in the Green Energy Project at its Celgar mill.

The project is currently in the commissioning and optimization phase, and Celgar has completed a 72-hour performance test for its new turbine as required under its power purchase agreement with BC Hydro. The Company has submitted the test results and other required documentation to BC Hydro for approval of commercial operation status, pursuant to the terms of its agreement with them.

Following confirmation from BC Hydro that all necessary documentation has been provided, it is expected that commercial operation status under the EPA will be set retroactive to September 27th, and all power generation from that point will be recognized at Bioenergy rates.

Mr. Jimmy S.H. Lee, President and Chairman, stated: "We are pleased with the significant milestone achieved on this project and I would like to thank all of our employees, contributors and suppliers for a job very well done. I would also like to recognize the important contribution by the Canadian Federal Government through Natural Resources Canada."

Mercer International Inc. is a global pulp manufacturing company.

Mercer completes critical phase of green energy project at Celgar mill in BC

Posted in: Bio-Insight 09/30/2010 - 11:21

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2010 (Globe Newswire) -Mercer International Inc. today announced completion of an important milestone in the Green Energy Project at its Celgar mill.

The project is currently in the commissioning and optimization phase, and Celgar has completed a 72-hour performance test for its new turbine as required under its power purchase agreement with BC Hydro. The Company has submitted the test results and other required documentation to BC Hydro for approval of commercial operation status, pursuant to the terms of its agreement with them.

Following confirmation from BC Hydro that all necessary documentation has been provided, it is expected that commercial operation status under the EPA will be set retroactive to September 27th, and all power generation from that point will be recognized at Bioenergy rates.

Mr. Jimmy S.H. Lee, President and Chairman, stated: "We are pleased with the significant milestone achieved on this project and I would like to thank all of our employees, contributors and suppliers for a job very well done. I would also like to recognize the important contribution by the Canadian Federal Government through Natural Resources Canada."

Mercer International Inc. is a global pulp manufacturing company.

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MISSOULA, MT, Sept. 29, 2010 (Local News) -NorthWestern Energy is attempting to purchase the former Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. paper mill near Frenchtown with the intention of converting it to a biomass plant, a NorthWestern official told people at last week's meeting of the Montana Wood Producers Association in Whitefish.

John Fitzpatrick, director of governmental affairs for NorthWestern Energy, said the electric and natural gas utility wants to stimulate biomass development.

NorthWestern is one of five companies bidding to obtain the Smurfit property, he said, and NorthWestern is the only bidder that's not a demolition company.

Daily Inter Lake - Energy company aims for biomass facility

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Smurfit-Stone’s shuttered mill in Missoula eyed for biomass energy plant

Posted in: Bio-Insight 09/29/2010 - 09:14

MISSOULA, MT, Sept. 29, 2010 (Local News) -NorthWestern Energy is attempting to purchase the former Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. paper mill near Frenchtown with the intention of converting it to a biomass plant, a NorthWestern official told people at last week's meeting of the Montana Wood Producers Association in Whitefish.

John Fitzpatrick, director of governmental affairs for NorthWestern Energy, said the electric and natural gas utility wants to stimulate biomass development.

NorthWestern is one of five companies bidding to obtain the Smurfit property, he said, and NorthWestern is the only bidder that's not a demolition company.

Daily Inter Lake - Energy company aims for biomass facility

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PORT TOWNSEND, WA, Sept. 29, 2010 (Local News) -The Port Townsend Paper Corp.'s fast track for permission to pursue a $55 million cogeneration project has hit a speed bump.

Calling it an oversight, the state Department of Ecology last Friday reissued its decision from July to not require the paper mill to produce an environment impact statement (EIS) for its proposal to upgrade power boiler no. 10, add $10 million of new pollution control equipment and install a new steam turbine generator that will generate as much as 25 megawatts of power.

The decision opens a new two-week comment period that ends Oct. 8.

Port Towsend Leader - Paper mill's cogeneration permit hits comment snag

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Port Townsend fast track biomass project snagged by public comment period

Posted in: Bio-Insight 09/29/2010 - 09:12

PORT TOWNSEND, WA, Sept. 29, 2010 (Local News) -The Port Townsend Paper Corp.'s fast track for permission to pursue a $55 million cogeneration project has hit a speed bump.

Calling it an oversight, the state Department of Ecology last Friday reissued its decision from July to not require the paper mill to produce an environment impact statement (EIS) for its proposal to upgrade power boiler no. 10, add $10 million of new pollution control equipment and install a new steam turbine generator that will generate as much as 25 megawatts of power.

The decision opens a new two-week comment period that ends Oct. 8.

Port Towsend Leader - Paper mill's cogeneration permit hits comment snag

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WASHINGTON, DC, Sept. 28, 2010 (Press Release) -The American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA) and American Wood Council (AWC) today commended the 41 U.S. Senators who sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson expressing their concerns about the threat to manufacturing jobs posed by EPA's proposed maximum achievable control technology rule for industrial boilers, commonly referred to as Boiler MACT.

"At a time when policymakers are rightly saying we need to preserve and grow manufacturing jobs, the proposed Boiler MACT rule as drafted would actually work against that objective," said AF&PA President and CEO Donna Harman. "I want to thank Senators Alexander, Bayh, Collins, Landrieu, Voinovich and Wyden for their leadership on this effort to create a win-win for jobs and the environment."

In their letter, the Senators stated, "While we support efforts to address serious health threats from air emissions, we also believe that regulations can be crafted in a balanced way that sustains both the environment and jobs."

"The proposed Boiler MACT rule could put thousands of jobs at risk in the wood products industry, which has already been particularly hard hit in recent economic times," said American Wood Council President Robert Glowinski. "EPA can still revise the proposed rule in a way that protects the environment and saves the jobs our workers depend upon to support their families."

Boiler MACT sets emission limits for industrial boilers and process heaters used by a wide range of manufacturers, such as forest products mills, as well as universities, hospitals, small municipal power plants, Federal facilities and many others. The proposed Boiler MACT rule would set emission limits at barely detectable and possibly unachievable levels; require installation of up to four different air pollution control devices that will conflict with other control requirements; and impose costs to the forest products industry resulting in lost jobs. Our organizations look forward to working with EPA to craft a final regulation taking our concerns into account.

Click here to view theSenate letterand thecomplete list of signatories.

This story was corrected by AF&PA to correct a quote from the senators' letter.

AF&PA: 41 US senators express concern over EPA Boiler MACT rule job losses

Posted in: Bio-Insight 09/28/2010 - 05:15

WASHINGTON, DC, Sept. 28, 2010 (Press Release) -The American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA) and American Wood Council (AWC) today commended the 41 U.S. Senators who sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson expressing their concerns about the threat to manufacturing jobs posed by EPA's proposed maximum achievable control technology rule for industrial boilers, commonly referred to as Boiler MACT.

"At a time when policymakers are rightly saying we need to preserve and grow manufacturing jobs, the proposed Boiler MACT rule as drafted would actually work against that objective," said AF&PA President and CEO Donna Harman. "I want to thank Senators Alexander, Bayh, Collins, Landrieu, Voinovich and Wyden for their leadership on this effort to create a win-win for jobs and the environment."

In their letter, the Senators stated, "While we support efforts to address serious health threats from air emissions, we also believe that regulations can be crafted in a balanced way that sustains both the environment and jobs."

"The proposed Boiler MACT rule could put thousands of jobs at risk in the wood products industry, which has already been particularly hard hit in recent economic times," said American Wood Council President Robert Glowinski. "EPA can still revise the proposed rule in a way that protects the environment and saves the jobs our workers depend upon to support their families."

Boiler MACT sets emission limits for industrial boilers and process heaters used by a wide range of manufacturers, such as forest products mills, as well as universities, hospitals, small municipal power plants, Federal facilities and many others. The proposed Boiler MACT rule would set emission limits at barely detectable and possibly unachievable levels; require installation of up to four different air pollution control devices that will conflict with other control requirements; and impose costs to the forest products industry resulting in lost jobs. Our organizations look forward to working with EPA to craft a final regulation taking our concerns into account.

Click here to view theSenate letterand thecomplete list of signatories.

This story was corrected by AF&PA to correct a quote from the senators' letter.

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MONCKS CORNER, SC, Sept. 27, 2010 (Press Release) -The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved today purchase power agreements with two firms for 95 megawatts of biomass, a major development in the utility's nine-year-old renewable energy program.

The board approved contracting with Domtar Paper Co. LLC for 50 MWs of renewable biomassfueled energy at the Bennettsville, S.C. pulp and paper mill. The board also approved contracts with Southeast Renewable Energy (SRE) for 45 MWs of biomass-fueled energy to be produced at three 15-MW plants around the state.

"These contracts significantly increase the amount of renewable power Santee Cooper can provide to our customers and signify our continuing commitment to environmental stewardship and economic development in our state," said Lonnie Carter, president and CEO. "These are exactly the sort of practical, cost-effective renewable projects that Santee Cooper wants to promote and support."

The proposed agreement with Domtar is for 15 years and is contingent upon Domtar board approval. Once effective, Santee Cooper could start purchasing the biomass power immediately. Domtar has installed a generator as part of its existing process to utilize steam from wood waste, steam that is also used in making paper. Santee Cooper would purchase the electricity produced from the generator.

The SRE plants are scheduled to be built in the counties of Dorchester and Kershaw, with the third location still to be determined. The plants are expected to be online in 2012 or 2013. The projects would provide about 60 new jobs, 20 per plant, and support others in the logging, trucking and related industries. The SRE contract is for 30 years.

Biomass generation is the most cost-effective renewable resource in South Carolina. Santee Cooper already produces 22 MWs of renewable generation from landfill methane gas, a type of biomass, which the utility markets to customers as Santee Cooper Green Power.

Santee Cooper is South Carolina's state-owned electric and water utility, and the state's largest power producer. The ultimate source of electricity for 2 million South Carolinians, Santee Cooper is dedicated to being the state's leading resource for improving the quality of life for the people of South Carolina. For more information, visit www.santeecooper.com.

South Carolina utility, Domtar agree to 15-year biomass energy supply from Bennettsville paper mill

Posted in: Bio-Insight 09/27/2010 - 12:57

MONCKS CORNER, SC, Sept. 27, 2010 (Press Release) -The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved today purchase power agreements with two firms for 95 megawatts of biomass, a major development in the utility's nine-year-old renewable energy program.

The board approved contracting with Domtar Paper Co. LLC for 50 MWs of renewable biomassfueled energy at the Bennettsville, S.C. pulp and paper mill. The board also approved contracts with Southeast Renewable Energy (SRE) for 45 MWs of biomass-fueled energy to be produced at three 15-MW plants around the state.

"These contracts significantly increase the amount of renewable power Santee Cooper can provide to our customers and signify our continuing commitment to environmental stewardship and economic development in our state," said Lonnie Carter, president and CEO. "These are exactly the sort of practical, cost-effective renewable projects that Santee Cooper wants to promote and support."

The proposed agreement with Domtar is for 15 years and is contingent upon Domtar board approval. Once effective, Santee Cooper could start purchasing the biomass power immediately. Domtar has installed a generator as part of its existing process to utilize steam from wood waste, steam that is also used in making paper. Santee Cooper would purchase the electricity produced from the generator.

The SRE plants are scheduled to be built in the counties of Dorchester and Kershaw, with the third location still to be determined. The plants are expected to be online in 2012 or 2013. The projects would provide about 60 new jobs, 20 per plant, and support others in the logging, trucking and related industries. The SRE contract is for 30 years.

Biomass generation is the most cost-effective renewable resource in South Carolina. Santee Cooper already produces 22 MWs of renewable generation from landfill methane gas, a type of biomass, which the utility markets to customers as Santee Cooper Green Power.

Santee Cooper is South Carolina's state-owned electric and water utility, and the state's largest power producer. The ultimate source of electricity for 2 million South Carolinians, Santee Cooper is dedicated to being the state's leading resource for improving the quality of life for the people of South Carolina. For more information, visit www.santeecooper.com.

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PORT ANGELES, WA, Sept. 23, 2010 (Peninsula Daily News ) -The Nippon paper mill's proposed energy-producing biomass boiler cleared its first regulatory hurdle Wednesday.

The Port Angeles Planning Commission, after hearing a slew of comments both for and against the project, approved conditional use and shoreline development permits at a meeting attended by about 60 people.

Nippon Paper Industries USA also will need air quality permits from the state, and waste discharge, storm water and building permits from the city before construction can begin.

Peninsula Daily News - Planning Commission OKs permits for Nippon biomass cogeneration plant

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Local agency OK’s permits for Nippon Paper biomass plant in Washington

Posted in: Bio-Insight 09/23/2010 - 10:10

PORT ANGELES, WA, Sept. 23, 2010 (Peninsula Daily News ) -The Nippon paper mill's proposed energy-producing biomass boiler cleared its first regulatory hurdle Wednesday.

The Port Angeles Planning Commission, after hearing a slew of comments both for and against the project, approved conditional use and shoreline development permits at a meeting attended by about 60 people.

Nippon Paper Industries USA also will need air quality permits from the state, and waste discharge, storm water and building permits from the city before construction can begin.

Peninsula Daily News - Planning Commission OKs permits for Nippon biomass cogeneration plant

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HALIFAX, NS, Sept. 17, 2010 (Chronicleherald.ca) -NewPage Corp., the Ohio company that owns the NewPage Port Hawkesbury pulp mill, is confident Nova Scotia regulators will give a speedy approval to their controversial project to burn wood waste for electricity.

The company assured U.S. industry analysts this week that it expects the project to get the green light and the $80 million from the sale of an existing boiler at Port Hawkesbury by the end of the year.

"Presenting Port Hawkesbury boiler project during the month of September. Anticipate the review process being completed in October and the sale closed shortly thereafter," the company said in a presentation to the Credit Suisse Paper Forest Products conference on Thursday.

The Chronicle-Herald - NewPage expects approval

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NewPage expects approval of biomass project in Nova Scotia

Posted in: Bio-Insight 09/17/2010 - 13:49

HALIFAX, NS, Sept. 17, 2010 (Chronicleherald.ca) -NewPage Corp., the Ohio company that owns the NewPage Port Hawkesbury pulp mill, is confident Nova Scotia regulators will give a speedy approval to their controversial project to burn wood waste for electricity.

The company assured U.S. industry analysts this week that it expects the project to get the green light and the $80 million from the sale of an existing boiler at Port Hawkesbury by the end of the year.

"Presenting Port Hawkesbury boiler project during the month of September. Anticipate the review process being completed in October and the sale closed shortly thereafter," the company said in a presentation to the Credit Suisse Paper Forest Products conference on Thursday.

The Chronicle-Herald - NewPage expects approval

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PRINCE ALBERT, SK, Sept. 13, 2010 (Local News) -After years of negotiation, it looks like Iogen's ethanol plant might not have a future at Domtar's mill site in Prince Albert.

"In terms of the plant itself, the former pulp and paper mill in Saskatchewan, which had been identified as a preferred site, Domtar, informed us in August that the site would no longer be available to us," said Larry Lalonde, spokesman for Shell Canada, who became majority owners of Iogen last spring.

"As a result of that, Shell and Iogen are reviewing potential alternative sites."

Prince Albert Daily Herald - Plans to bring ethanol plant to P.A. stalled

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Ethanol plans stalled for Domtar mill in Saskatchewan as company plans to demolish it

Posted in: Bio-Insight 09/13/2010 - 11:16

PRINCE ALBERT, SK, Sept. 13, 2010 (Local News) -After years of negotiation, it looks like Iogen's ethanol plant might not have a future at Domtar's mill site in Prince Albert.

"In terms of the plant itself, the former pulp and paper mill in Saskatchewan, which had been identified as a preferred site, Domtar, informed us in August that the site would no longer be available to us," said Larry Lalonde, spokesman for Shell Canada, who became majority owners of Iogen last spring.

"As a result of that, Shell and Iogen are reviewing potential alternative sites."

Prince Albert Daily Herald - Plans to bring ethanol plant to P.A. stalled

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