Message from the President

From the Desk of Pete Stewart

From the June 2009 Forest2Fuel newsletter.

Thanks for reading the first edition of our biomass newsletter. I sincerely thank you for spending your precious time; we’re flattered and grateful.

This newsletter follows in the tradition of our previous newsletters—uncompromising quality, analysis and, yes, real news and insights, not rehashed stories from three-week-old press releases.

The bioenergy industry has the potential to profoundly change the forest products industry, influence national energy policy and open dynamic new markets for manufacturers and timberland owners.

The product we call biomass is sought by many countries: some, like the United States, that are seeking a new energy policy; others, in Europe, that are trying to meet requirements mandated through legislation or to diversify their energy portfolios; still others that rely on its heat value to dry wood or keep college campuses warm. New uses for wood are bubbling up every day. This means new demands that you should be aware of.

Biomass definitions are fungible. One manufacturer’s clean chips are another manufacturer’s biomass. Expect relative economics to drive product definitions.

Paper makers will be the predominate demand for fiber for a long time to come. This newsletter will address the issues that these traditional users face, including supply constraints and new energy policy and subsidies that may stimulate demand for wood fiber. For the bioenergy and liquid fuels markets, Forest2Fuel will address technology hurdles, adoption rates and wood supply chain issues that can make or break an investment.

As always, you can count on Forest2Market to give you an unvarnished reality check on the market, coupled with critical insight from our experienced staff of industry professionals. We will not hesitate to call the ridiculous the ridiculous, and—based on some of the things we’ve heard over the last couple of years—there will be plenty of that in this emerging market.

So, as you read the newsletter and something piques your interest, don’t hesitate to call one of our expert team members.

We love to hear from our customers. Thanks for your patronage. I hope you learn something new. Enjoy.

Sincerely,
Pete Stewart

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