Technology that matches the reality of forestry
The reality of forestry is that it does not produce a uniform fuel.
Thinnings, small diameter logs, crooked wood, bark, and sawmill offcuts are part of everyday forest work. The material varies in size, shape, and quality depending on the stage of the forest and the type of thinning being performed.
Many traditional biomass systems struggle with this reality because they expect highly processed, uniform fuel.
Forestry should not have to change the way it works to suit a power plant.
Technology must adapt to forestry, not the other way around
Sorting, resizing, and processing wood before delivery adds cost and complexity to forestry operations. It pulls focus away from what forestry teams are meant to do: manage healthy forests and produce high-value timber.
The right energy system must accept the material as it naturally comes from the forest.
This is the guiding principle behind the technology choice.
A different approach to biomass delivery
Due to the fuel quality from forestry work, a fuel-tolerant gasification system is chosen. It is designed to handle low-grade, inconsistent wood and convert it into a clean, usable gas without requiring excessive preparation from the forestry side.
Additionally, to match this simplicity on the fuel side, the system must also be simple to deploy.
Containerized gasification units are largely assembled and cold-commissioned before they ever arrive on site. Instead of constructing a power plant piece by piece, a nearly complete system is delivered ready for installation.
This reduces EPC scope, limits construction risk, and removes many of the common failure points seen in traditional biomass projects.
The goal is to be as close to plug-and-play as possible — for both the forestry supplier and the project developer.
What this looks like in practice
A typical unit operates continuously for most of the year with:
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Electrical output of 85 kWe
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Thermal output of 198 kW
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Fuel consumption of 1.6 tons per day
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Operating hours of ~8,000 hours per year
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A compact footprint of 30m² (+ drying & stockyard)
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Low staffing requirements and remote monitoring capability
This is not theoretical technology. Similar systems are already operating in industrial settings across Europe and Japan!
Why this matches forestry reality
Because the system is tolerant of mixed, low-grade material, forestry teams do not need to significantly change their operations before supplying fuel.
At the same time, the heat produced by the system can be used for drying wood, supporting sawmills, agriculture, and other local industry — strengthening the entire forestry value chain.
Reliable operation and low maintenance needs are essential for long-term viability in rural environments.
Grow with the forest,
not ahead of it
Large biomass plants often require immediate, high fuel volumes that are unrealistic for many forestry groups.
Modular gasification allows projects to start at a scale that matches current forestry capability. As fuel supply and forestry operations grow, additional units can be added.
The power plant grows alongside the forest management capacity, from 1 unit to 4+ units.
