Weyerhaeuser is committed to developing sustainable and renewable energy solutions for a carbon-constrained world," says Dan Fulton, chief executive of Weyerhaeuser. “This opportunity has the potential to offer a significant renewable energy option here in North America and beyond while also creating green jobs in our operating communities.”

The companies say the agreement to study collaboration signals their belief that there are existing and emerging opportunities in an expanding bio-energy market.

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