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In 1H 2021, Russia increased pellets production by 16.5%
July 23, 2021 ` 15:24
In 1H 2021, the volume of wood pellets output in Russia grew by 16.5% YoY, reaching 1.066 million tons, as reported by Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat).
Russian Timber Journal 06-2021: interview with Alexander Vysotskiy, Product Director at Data Driven; European Commission’s report on imposing a provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of birch plywood originating in Russia; as of January 1, 2022, quotas on exporting softwood pulpwood and logs will be cancelled in Russia; US lumber prices fell sharply; the Ministry of Industry and Trade considers pulp and paper mills construction in the Far East to be inefficient
July 20, 2021 ` 22:38
Russian Timber Journal 06-2021: Alexander Vysotskiy, Product Director at Data Driven: “Lockdown created the necessary conditions for the digital business”; the European Commission approved for 6 months the introduction of preliminary anti-dumping duties on birch plywood from Russia; the...
Swiss pellet prices decrease minimally stronger in July 2021
July 14, 2021 ` 19:12
The pellet prices in Switzerland increased in July 2021 their downward trend from the previous month slightly. On average the reached 329 CHF/t (-0,5%) – after a minus of 0,2% to 330,6 CHF/t in June. Compared to Juli...
Kraslesinvest is awarded an SBP certificate
June 30, 2021 ` 16:21
SBP certification is one of the leading industry initiatives of major European energy companies using biomass pellets as fuel in large thermal power stations. The certificate enables Kraslesinvest to sell wood pellets to large energy producers in European...
In January-May 2021, Russia increased pellets production by 17.6%
June 24, 2021 ` 12:24
In January-May 2021, the volume of wood pellets output in Russia grew by 17.6% YoY, reaching 874,000 tons, as reported by Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat).
Russian Timber Journal 05-2021: Interview with Vadim Vodolazko, General Director of Schmidt & Olofson; The European Commission introduces temporary anti-dumping measures against the import of birch plywood from Russia; Russian Government introduces duties on the export of timber with a moisture content of over 22%; Smurfit Kappa to invest over 1 billion rubles to expand its production in the Leningrad region; Segezha Group and the Republic of Karelia confirm intention to construct a pulp and paper industrial complex
June 14, 2021 ` 21:06
Russian Timber Journal 05-2021: Vadim Vodolazko, General Director of Schmidt & Olofson: “According to our estimates, 10-15% of harvested timber is lost en route from the forest log depot to the mill log yard”; information on preliminary anti-dumping duties...
Wood pellets export from Russia increased by 21.9% in 1Q 2021
June 11, 2021 ` 20:24
According to the Federal Customs Service, wood pellets export from Russia in 1Q 2021 increased by 21.9% YoY to 527,200 tons. The main buyers of Russian pellets in January 2021 were: Denmark — 205,700 tons (+21.4%), Belgium —...
Glennon Brothers has entered into an agreement with SHV Energy to buy Balcas
May 27, 2021 ` 18:46
Balcas operates a sawmill in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, producing quality sawn timber products for the fencing, landscaping, agricultural, construction, and pallet and packaging sectors. The company also operates two renewable energy plants at Enniskillen and Invergordon,...
In January-April 2021, Russia increased pellets production by 19.9%
May 26, 2021 ` 10:35
In January-April 2021, the volume of wood pellets output in Russia grew by 19.9% YoY, reaching 706,000 tons, as reported by Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat).
Russian Timber Journal 04-2021: Possible scenarios of Russia’s unprocessed wood balance after imposing a ban on exports of softwood and hardwood logs; a state company for roundwood export will be established in Russia by the end of 2021; Segezha Group announces pricing of IPO and listing on Moscow Exchange; the European Commission published tentative anti-dumping duties for Russian producers of birch plywood
May 21, 2021 ` 21:27
Russian Timber Journal 04-2021: WhatWood agency about possible scenarios of Russia’s unprocessed wood balance after imposing a ban on exports of softwood and hardwood logs; Yury Trutnev, Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Envoy in the Far East, declared that...
Austria: wood pellets price fell by 4.4% in April 2021
May 19, 2021 ` 16:21
In April 2021, the average price of a ton of wood pellets in Austria fell by 4.4% YoY to €219.8 (purchase of 6 t), the portal propellets.at reports. Compared to March 2021, pellets decreased in price by 5.3%....
German pellet prices continued to fall in May 2021
May 17, 2021 ` 17:18
As is customary for the season, the price for wood pellets fell again across Germany in May 2021. A ton currently costs an average of € 217.04 (purchase: 6 t), as reported by the German Pellet Institute (DEPI)....
