He says the biopellets will be co-fired with coal to help reduce carbon emissions in the region.
Carroll claims the plant will be the first in Canada to utilise a torrefication process that produces pellets containing 16% more energy per kilogram than regular wood pellets.
Torrefied pellets are resistant to water, preventing deterioration during shipment or storage. They are also more easily ground, which reduces processing costs at the utility.
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