Woody Biomass Supply Chains
October 6, 2011 Conference Overview
The production of energy from woody biomass can be an important component of a comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy security. Biomass represents 79% of independent renewable energy generation in North Carolina and will continue to represent a large portion of the renewable energy portfolio for the foreseeable future. This offers an exciting economic development opportunity on top of the contribution it can make to energy sustainability and pollution reduction. This one day conference will provide a regional insiders’ overview of woody biomass and emerging wood-fueled renewables from experts in the field and on the front lines.
The Woody Biomass Supply Chains Conference and VIP Tour event took place at the Johnston County Extension Center in Smithfield, NC. The event brought together over 70 participants with an interest and/or expertise in biomass technology, science and economics. Please visit the links below to view the speakers' presentations. The conference notebook contents are available at the end of the speaker list.
Speaker Presentation Links:
Recession, Residues, and Biomass Markets
Dr. Bob Abt, NC State University, Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources
FIBERANALYTICS
Helene Cser and Jessica Knight, NC State University, Extension Forestry, Raleigh, NC
State Incentives for Biomass Energy Production
Dr. A. O. Hobbs, Associate Director Renewable Technology at the NC Solar Center, Raleigh, NC
A Mature Industry Perspective
Marvin Burchfield, VP Decker International,
Winter Park, FL
Quality Chips A-Z
Brian Gray, Peterson Pacific Corp. Eastern Sales Manager, Vinton, VA
Timber Investment Suppliers
Kent Fullbright of Gelbert, Fullbright & Randolph Forestry Consultants, PLLC
Long Term Supply Agreements
Tony Doster, Resource Management Service
Supply Agreements that Work
Max Doggett, President of Maximum Solutions, Forest City, NC
Turn Key Supply/Management Agreements (coming soon)
Garald Cottrell,General Manager, Wellons Energy Solutions, High Point, NC
Overview of the Biofuels Center of North Carolina
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North Carolina's Strategic Plant for Biofuels Leadership
Steven Burke, President and CEO
