Canadian Biomass

07/25/2025

As Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) mandate liquid fossil fuel suppliers to reduce the carbon intensity of fuels by 15 per cent by 2030, the demand for professionals skilled in life cycle assessments (LCA) continues to surge. In response to this rising need, the BC Bioenergy Network (BCBN) and University of British Columbia (UBC)’s Faculty of Forestry are expanding their educational offerings with two new advanced online micro-certificate programs designed for experienced professionals.

Advanced LCA of Clean Liquid Fuels, launching on Oct. 6, 2025, will provide technical training in modelling biodiesel, renewable diesel and SAF pathways. This micro-certificate will focus on modelling hydrogen and renewable natural gas (RNG). In spring 2026, Advanced LCA of Gaseous Fuels will provide in-depth, hands-on training for practitioners in the clean fuels, LCA or policy space with previous modelling exposure.

“These next two micro-certificates are more of a deep dive into using models and getting […] people a lot more hands-on experience with a variety of different fuels that they can use and translate for submitting a carbon intensity application under the two different programs in Canada,” explains course instructor Anna Ringsred Beavers.

Learn more here: https://www.canadianbiomassmagazine.ca/sponsored/addressing-a-gap-in-the-canadian-bioeconomy/

Micro-certificate programs provide life cycle assessment and clean fuel policies training to professionals across North America.

07/19/2025

As we wrap up , we want to give a big shout-out to our sponsors that make this week possible: Fike Corporation, Fagus GreCon, Inc., VETS Group and SonicAire | Combustible Dust Control Solutions!

Dust mitigation expert Diane Cave wraps up this week with a great column titled, "Fixing the big stuff: What suppliers need for explosion protection design."

Check it out here:

Since big upgrades to most vessels outlined in a DHA is usually explosion protection, we’ll focus there. The installation of explosion protection can be very

07/18/2025

The final day of continues with "The dust management paradigm shift: Moving from reaction to prevention," courtesy of SonicAire.

Read more about this important topic here:

Industrial safety has undergone significant evolution over the past 50 years. In 1973, workplace injuries affected 11 out of every 100 workers. Today, that

07/18/2025

Welcome to the final day of Dust Safety Week, brought to you by Canadian Biomass, Canadian Forest Industries, and Pulp & Paper Canada.

Special thanks again to this year’s sponsors who made Dust Safety Week possible: Fike Corporation, Fagus GreCon, Inc., VETS Group and SonicAire!

Day 5 kicks off with the important topic, “Common sources of combustible dust hazards in biomass processing equipment and what to do about it,” courtesy of Fike Canada.

Check it out here:
https://www.canadianbiomassmagazine.ca/sponsored/common-sources-of-combustible-dust-hazards-in-biomass-processing-equipment-and-what-to-do-about-it/

07/17/2025

Welcome to Day 4 of Dust Safety Week, brought to you by Canadian Biomass, Canadian Forest Industries, and Pulp & Paper Canada.

Special thanks again to this year’s sponsors who made Dust Safety Week possible: Fike Corporation, Fagus GreCon, Inc., and SonicAire | Combustible Dust Control Solutions!

Day 4 kicks off with the important topic, “Managing burnt lumber dust in sawmills: Debarking and contaminant challenges,” courtesy of VETS Group

Check it out here:
https://www.canadianbiomassmagazine.ca/sponsored/managing-burnt-lumber-dust-in-sawmills-debarking-and-contaminant-challenges/

Burnt lumber typically enters a sawmill after forest fires, controlled burns or heat-damaged storage. While the core wood might still be structurally usable,

07/16/2025

When it comes to fire prevention in wood pellet operations, everyone needs a plan!

Here are some fire protection strategies in biomass pellet production and use, courtesy of Dust Safety Week sponsor, Fagus GreCon, Inc.

https://www.canadianbiomassmagazine.ca/sponsored/fire-protection-strategies-in-biomass-pellet-production-and-use/

As the world continues to strive to find ways to combat climate change, the methods and fuels used for power and heat generation remain strongly in focus. The

07/16/2025

Welcome to Day 3 of Dust Safety Week, brought to you by Canadian Biomass, Canadian Forest Industries, and Pulp & Paper Canada.

Special thanks again to this year’s sponsors who made Dust Safety Week possible: Fike Corporation, Fagus GreCon, VETS and SonicAire!

The highlight for Day 3 is a free webinar all about managing the hazards of burnt wood dust processing, taking place today at 1 p.m. EST.

For more information or to register, check out the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8wu7Ti2KS7mPm9llugVBPg #/registration

07/15/2025

Last call to register for our free webinar: Managing the hazards of burnt wood dust processing.

For more information or to register, visit the link below:
https://www.canadianbiomassmagazine.ca/webinar-managing-the-hazards-of-burnt-wood-dust-processing/

07/15/2025

Welcome to Day 2 of Dust Safety Week, brought to you by Canadian Biomass, Canadian Forest Industries, and Pulp & Paper Canada.

Special thanks again to this year’s sponsors who made Dust Safety Week possible: Fike, Fagus GreCon, VETS, and SonicAire!

Let’s kick off today’s stories with a look at insights from a recent Combustible Dust Specialist Training session that took place in Prince George last month.

https://www.canadianbiomassmagazine.ca/insights-from-the-combustible-dust-specialist-training-session/

Reflections from the June 3 to 5, 2025 BCFSC CD Specialist Training session in Prince George

07/14/2025

One of the first steps to ensuring dust mitigation best practices in sawmills, pulp mills and wood pellet plants is performing dust hazard assessments.

Why are they so important?

Diane Cave, a 20-plus years veteran on the design, installation and retrofitting of dust collection systems, answered this question for Canadian Biomass to kick off 2025.

Read her column, the first in a three-part series of DHA-related articles, here:

https://www.canadianbiomassmagazine.ca/why-is-dha-so-important/

If you’ve ever asked yourself “where did this DHA thing suddenly come from and why is it so important?” or “Why is there such a push for all facilities to

07/14/2025

Welcome to Dust Safety Week!

On behalf of Canadian Biomass, Canadian Forest Industries, and Pulp & Paper Canada, welcome to our ninth annual Dust Safety Week!

Every employer in Canada’s forest products sector will tell you that nothing is more important than ensuring the safety of the hard-working people in their sawmills, wood pellet plants, pulp and paper mills, and other wood products manufacturing facilities.

The Dust Safety Week home page is the hub for pellet plants, sawmills, and pulp and paper operations to learn best practices and find the latest information year-round on keeping their operations and operators safe.
Join us as we turn the spotlight on dust safety best practices, technical information and solutions!

Throughout the week we will be sharing:
• The latest news regarding regulation changes to dust safety
• Profile stories from operations that focused on dust mitigation
• Technical articles on dust safety
• Spotlights on dust safety equipment
• Columns on combustible dust best practices
• and more!

Special thanks goes out to this year’s sponsors who made Dust Safety Week possible: Fike, Fagus GreCon, VETS and SonicAire!

Check out our landing page and social media ( ) for the latest stories during Dust Safety Week 2025.

Stay safe!
https://www.canadianbiomassmagazine.ca/dust-safety-week/

06/10/2025

Jonathan Levesque, general manager of Biomass Solution Biomasse and board member for the Wood Pellet Association of Canada, discusses how transforming wood waste into versatile wood pellets makes sense for Canada’s forest industry, the local and national economy and a world that needs clean, dependable energy.

Transforming wood waste into versatile wood pellets makes sense for Canada’s forest industry, the local and national economy and a world that needs clean,