TECHNOLOGY

'BLACK PELLETS' IS THE GENERIC NAME FOR THERMALLY-TREATED BIOFUEL PELLETS FOR SUBSTITUTION OF FOSSIL-ORIGIN MATERIAL IN HEAT AND POWER PRODUCTION.

Woody biomass, or agricultural residues, can be processed into black pellets via various methods, including hydrothermal carbonisation, torrefaction (mild pyrolysis) and steam explosion.


Black pellet characteristics, such as durability, moisture resistance, grindability, heating value and (bulk) density vary, depending on which method is used for thermal treatment.

However, a steam explosion process, compared to torrefaction or hydrothermal carbonization (the methods used for standard black pellets) produces very durable pellets with good moisture resistance. This is the process used for Gen2 pellets.


Steam explosion also gives improvement in heating value of the pellets but, more importantly, the process yield is high which means low loss of biomaterial during processing. This is why the Gen2 pellet exceeds the standard torrefied black pellet marketed today.

BLACK PELLETS HAVE MANY KEY ADVANTAGES OVER TRADITIONAL WHITE PELLETS

FUTURE POTENTIAL

The need for climate technology is vast, creating large potential markets and investment opportunities.


McKinsey estimates that next-generation technologies could attract

$1.5 trillion to $2 trillion of capital investment per year by 2025.


Five areas with considerable promise, along with potential obstacles along the path to scale are:


  • electrifying transportation, buildings, and industry

  • launching the next green revolution in agriculture

  • remaking the power grid to supply clean electricity

  • delivering on the promise of hydrogen

expanding carbon capture, use, and storage