Is there enough wood to meet the needs of biomass power generating facilities?
Because wood has a relatively low energy density compared to fossil fuels, it is normally not cost effective to transport wood fuel resources over long distances. Thus, when developing a biomass-to-power generating unit, LGR must be comfortable that sufficient woody material exists to meet the plant’s needs within a 70 to 100 mile radius of the plant. When selecting a site for a biomass-fired facility, LGR performs a thorough analysis of the potential available wood supply resources, as well as an assessment of existing and potential uses for this material. LGR typically seeks to site its plants where the fuel needs can be met without materially impacting the market for wood material within the region.
