Conference panel addresses supply chain aspects

Biomass Power & Thermal
By Lisa Gibson October 15, 2010

Feedstock supply agreements are absolutely crucial to the operation of a biomass plant, but constructing a reliable, economical and sustainable supply chain is no easy task. Getting it Right: Designing a Sustainable Biomass Supply Chain, a discussion panel at the Southeast Biomass Conference & Trade Show November 2-4 in Atlanta, promises to delve into supply chain issues and logistics, using existing projects as reference points.

Panelist Matt Holland, chief operating officer for biomass fuel manufacturer Enviva LP, will discuss vital aspects of a successful supply chain during his presentation Cost vs. Efficiency and the Future of Biomass. He will touch on forest structures such as ownership of forest lands and its implications for harvesting, according to Enviva. He will also address the kinds of products that can come out of the forest, their specifications and how those specifications affect the supply. For developers looking to establish supply chains and agreements, Holland will also dip into the basics of contracts and how they function, according to Enviva.

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