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Press Releases
Trenton, Ontario, Canada/ Baltimore Maryland: Norampac Inc., and ThermoChem Recovery International (TRI) are pleased to announce the black liquor gasification project at Norampacs Trenton, Ontario mill has achieved a major milestone in transitioning from commissioning to full commercial operation. To read more, download
TRI-Norampac Press Release Jan07.pdf
Recent Articles of Note
Recently published in PaperAge, March/April 2007 by Eric Connor, this article describes the pathway to achieve the BioFuture through implementation of TRI's Biomass Gasification Technology. Download the article
Pathway to Our Biofuture - PaperAge.pdf
Recently published in Pulp and Paper Asia by Amanda Marcus, this article focuses on the key role that integrated forest biorefineries can play in moving industry away from fossil fuels and toward affordable and renewable energy sources to meet their own power needs, while also creating new revenue streams from the production of biofuels and biochemicals. The benefits of a phased-in approach are discussed, as is TRIs highly-customizable gasification process and TRIs success over the last several years gasifying black liquor at a leading Canadian containerboard manufacturer. Download the article
Towards a Bio Future - Pulp and Paper Technology Asia.pdf
Published in Inside Washington Publishers in January 2007 by David Clarke, this article discusses the increasing attention being paid by industry leaders and the trade press to the concept of pulp and paper mills converting a range of biomass to synthesis gas, via gasification, for a wide variety of green power and clean fuels applications. TRIs technology is cited specifically, as is a new subcommittee on biomass gasification at a leading professional society, chaired by TRI President Dan Burciaga. To read more, download
New Biorefinery Model Would Link Chemical, Forestry Companies.pdf
Conference Presentations/Papers by TRI Senior Staff
TRI presented a technical paper at the International Wood Composites Symposium in Seattle, Washington, USA on March 27, 2007. Download a copy of the presentation
The ThermoChemical Biorefinery at a Wood Composite Plant.pdf
TRI presented two technical papers at the International Conference on Renewable Energy in Atlanta, GA, USA in May, 2007. Download a copy of the presentation
Black Liquor and Biomass Steam Reforming at Norampac Trenton Mill.pdf and
Mill Integration with Biomass Gasification and Biofuels - Biochemicals Production.pdf
TRI presented a technical paper at the Biomass07 Power, Fuels and Chemicals Workshop, Grand Forks, ND, USA in May, 2007. Download a copy of the presentation
A Polygeneration Highway to the Biofuture.pdf
TRI presented a paper at the International Chemical Recovery Conference in Quebec City, Canada in June, 2007. Download a copy of the presentation
International Recovery Conference - A Polygeneration Highway.pdf