A forest engineer and certification specialist, Jaroslav Tymrak has played a key role in shaping and refining the ENplus® scheme. In the following interview, he explains why every certification needs to be updated and what makes ENplus® one of the best on the market. — Please share some words about your professional path and experience, […]
The Polish wood pellet producer Pellet Energy Sp. z o. o has been certified for more than a decade now. Today, we have the pleasure of telling its story through the words of Wioletta Wojtkiewicz, the company’s quality manager. When was Pellet Energy Sp. z o.o founded and where? Did it start directly with […]
The past winter exposed weaknesses in Poland’s pellet supply chain, but the pellet producer MMJ managed to maintain stability thanks to its controlled raw material sources and strategic planning. We had the opportunity to talk about it with the Director of Biofuel Sales – Paweł Pawłowski. Hello Pawel, tell us a little about the history […]
When Sparrow d.o.o. launched its wood pellet production line in Varvarin, Central Serbia, back in 2014, the company entered a market that was still taking shape. Located 180 km south of Belgrade, Sparrow began its journey with technology transferred from Italy and the technical support of Costruzioni Nazzareno SRL. From the very beginning, the company […]
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 introduces the most comprehensive overhaul of packaging rules in decades. The regulation applies to all packaging placed on the EU market, regardless of material, and aims to reduce waste, increase recyclability, and eliminate hazardous substances. For the pellet sector – where bags, big bags, and transport packaging are essential – compliance will […]
Mark Stafford from the UK Pellet Council began his professional journey in 1982 as an apprentice at Rolls Royce & Bentley Motor Cars, later earning an Engineering Science degree from the University of Durham before returning to work on Bentley’s first turbocharged engines and global vehicle distribution. His path then led him to senior roles […]
This time, our series “More Than a Decade With Us” takes us to Greece, where ALFA WOOD GROUP S.A. stands as one of the country’s most established and forward‑looking players in the wood and bioenergy sector. A family‑driven beginning with a long-term vision Founded in 1980, ALFA WOOD GROUP began as a family initiative […]
As part of the initiatives for the 15th anniversary of ENplus®, the certification scheme and Bioenergy Europe have decided to support the Sustainable School Cooking Program of the World Bioenergy Association through a partial sponsorship. This project is dedicated to deploying modern biomass solutions for clean cooking in schools across Sub-Saharan Africa. Many schools in […]
Our series “More Than A Decade With Us” takes us on a trip to Brazil to introduce you to Koala Energy. The company’s story is one of steady innovation and a long term commitment to quality. Founded in 2002 in Rio Negrinho, Santa Catarina, the company’s early focus was on producing wooden mouldings for the […]
The secretary general of Bioenergy Europe, Jean-Marc Jossart, has a lot to share when it comes to the story of the ENplus®. In the interview below, he recalls the scheme’s early days, and reveals how the scheme became so important in the market today. — What does it mean for Bioenergy Europe to stand behind […]