The Right Source
Despite the continuing necessity of timber sources, especially in regions where unpolluted trees cannot be harvested or where arboriculture simply is not possible, it is sometimes difficult for users to find reliable suppliers. It's not just a question of finding forests (Russia, the United States and Canada are full of them), but of connecting with the right timber harvesters, who have wood available for sale. Many timber sources are already committed to the wood pulp and paper industries, while some lack adequate capacity. If you're reading this, you probably know that few European timber sources are even available, and the few which exist lack the high-quality, unpolluted quality of pine required by specific industries or even by biomass-powered generators.

Forest Conservation
It is not generally known that in certain regions (such as the American state of South Carolina) timber is the primary crop harvested, and an important source of income for the local economy. It is important to purchase timber products from ethical companies which support active reforestation and environmental programs. Certain protected natural forests should remain forever wild, perpetually undisturbed and supportive of native wildlife, while others may be harvested and replanted as part of a pragmatic conservation program. That's important if we're to use our natural resources intelligently, without destroying entire ecosystems. (This has occurred in certain parts of Europe, such as Spain and southern Italy, and it's a terrible consequence of our exploitation of natural resources.) We only work with timber suppliers who adhere to these ethical principles.

Product Quality and Composition
From the standpoint of physics and chemistry, biomass energy generation is fairly simple. For fuel generation, the typical mix required is about 70% clean wood chips, allowing as much as 30% bark (or 25% bark and 5% clean shavings), with a moisture level lower than 40%. That's the target product for the typical plant, but your composition requirements may differ. Chemical analysis indicates that pine supplied by our harvesters is a pure product that burns clean, having exceptionally low sodium, potassium, sulfur and chlorine levels. We can provide chemical analysis on request. Certain suppliers are represented exclusively by us, and the minimum term for most contracts is two years with a yield of about 300,000 tons, though requirements vary from one user to another. Established users often have their own dry bulk carrier arrangements for transatlantic shipping, but we can assist here as well.

We can also provide wood chips without bark.

Working With Us
We prefer to deal directly with end users rather than brokers, but where necessary contracts in European (EU and Swiss) and American jurisdiction can be signed to ensure that brokers earn their commissions (finder's fees). Whether you're an American timber supplier interested in selling your product in the growing European market, or a European power company manager seeking to purchase wood chips or pellets, we want to hear from you!

Contact us at info@energysourcesltd.com or by fax at: 39 (for Italy) 091 631 1980.