Woody Biomass Seminar

"WOODY BIOMASS SEMINAR"

Friday, February 24, 2012

1:30pm - 3:30pm - Wheeler Pavilion (Meeting Hall)

Forest biomass has been a rapidly emerging market, expanding the potential for added value from Forestlands across the West.   The OLC Woody Biomass seminar will explore the wood fuels supply chain and give an overview of the forest to green energy business.

Purpose: Provide an overview of biomass business opportunities / limitations within the geographic region of the Oregon Logging Conference.

1. How will renewable energy standards, regulatory requirements and subsidies influence wood biomass development?  Presented by Bill Carlson – Carlson Small Power Consultants

• Oregon and Washington Renewable Energy Standards.
• National Policy Including the Tailoring Rule, Boiler MACT Regulations.
• The Status of State and Federal Subsidies for Production.
• When Does Biomass Make Economic Sense for Green Energy?
• How Does the PNW Differ From Other States and Regions?

2. Biomass recovery from a landowner perspective.  Presented by Milt Moran – Cascade Timber Consulting, Sweet Home, Oregon

• Slash Disposal and Reforestation.
• Revenue Objectives.
• Operational Factors and Challenges.

3. The economics of biomass collection, grinding and transportation.  Presented by Mark Standley – Bighorn Logging, Biomass Harvesting LLC, Vernonia, Oregon

• Coordinating with Forestland Owners Objective.
• Operational Logistics and Planning.
• Handling and Processing Equipment.
• Transportation to End User.

4. Green energy alternatives.  Speaker to be announced

• Forest Fiber Fuels Alternatives.
• Cellulosic Ethanol Project.

5. The perspective of the end user and fuel buyer.  Presented by Debbie Thomas – Roseburg Forest Products, Roseburg, Oregon

• Subsidies.
• Supply and Delivery.
• Fuel Quality Factors.
• Seasonal Requirements.

6. Panel discussion, questions from the audience.