Wood pellet shortages in France cause prices to rise
The price of wood pellets is soaring in France due to a growing shortage of the fuel as people prepare [...]
September 19, 2022
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Bergs closes Broakulla mill in Sweden
After a strategic review of the operations in Bitus AB, a subsidiary of Bergs, the Board of Directors has concluded [...]
September 19, 2022
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European softwood lumber exports to US double yoy; export prices fall
European softwood lumber exports to the USA almost doubled in the first seven months of the year, with the pace [...]
September 15, 2022
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EU Parliament recognizes primary woody biomass as a renewable energy source
The European Parliament voted on14 September to recognize primary woody biomass as a renewable energy source. This is consistent with [...]
September 15, 2022
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Sweden: Vida Group says electricity price will affect its production over time
For Sweden's largest sawmill group, Vida, a price increase of SEK 1/kWh on the [...]
September 14, 2022
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UK working group signals likely impact of rising energy costs on timber prices
Rising energy costs are likely to affect timber prices in Q4 and Q1 2023, according to [...]
September 14, 2022
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EU Parliament groups rally behind plans to end biomass subsidies
The three largest political groups in the European Parliament have backed proposals to end subsidies for biomass used in power [...]
September 13, 2022
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Poland’s wood industry calls for change in State Forests’ sales policy
Organizations representing entrepreneurs in Poland's timber industry whose existence depends on the availability of wood raw materials, appealed the [...]
September 13, 2022
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Finland: Signs of revival in roundwood prices at the end of the holiday season
There are clear signs of revival in Finland's wood prices compared to the beginning of the year, estimates The [...]
September 13, 2022
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Estonia: Some sawmills face closure due to fall in demand and high energy prices
Some Estonian sawmills may need to close by year end, at least temporarily, as a fall [...]
September 12, 2022
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