In recent years, due to the effects of rapid global warming, natural disasters due to abnormal weather have been occurring frequently around the world. Therefore, the demand for biofuels is expected to continue to grow in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels as a measure to prevent global warming. This includes demand for alternative fuels such as bioethanol and biodiesel.

Sustainable use of biomass is also consistent with the principles of a circular economy. Utilize biomass waste and by-products to produce energy, chemicals, and other bio-based products. production will be promoted.

Biomass is one of the important renewable energy sources in Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia has abundant biomass resources, and forestry products mainly include forest wood (firewood, etc.), thinned wood, forest residue, factory residue, and wood pellets and chips. Other materials used include agricultural waste, banana stalks, and biomass waste. These biomass re- sources are used for biomass power generation and biomass ethanol pro-  duction, with the aim of diversifying energy supplies and reducing the burden on the environment. The governments of Vietnam and Indonesia are also promoting the spread of renewable energy and supporting the development and introduction of various renewable energy technologies, including biomass.

The raw material for wood pellets is a renewable resource such as thinned wood generated during the forest growth process, bark, sawdust (planer chips), and scraps generated by sawmills. Wood pellets are made by turning these into fuel that is easy to handle.

By using thinned wood, we can help regenerate forests. In addition, the only carbon dioxide emitted when burning wood pellets is the carbon dioxide absorbed by the trees when they grew, so they do not increase the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere like fossil fuels.

They are molded into small cylindrical shapes, making them easy to transport and handle, and because they are dry, they have excellent ignition properties. They contain little moisture and are compressed, so they generate more heat than chips or sawdust burned as is.

If you are considering importing biofuel wood pellets, please contact LJ Trading, which has experienced local staff in our Vietnam and Indonesia offices.