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BIOMASS BRAZILWOOD PELLETS, WOODCHIPS ANDBRIQUETTING

Brazil Biomass and RenewableEnergy S.A. 1419, Estrada'sCanoe So Conrado - Rio de Janeiro

International CMO BusinessBiomass and Renewable Energy570, Candido Hartmann, 24- 243Champgnat Curitiba Paran, BrazilPhone-Fax:+005541 3335228488630864 Skype CelsoOliveira1Url:www.internationalrenewablesenergy.cominfo@internationalrenewablesenergy.com [email protected]


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INTRODUCTION

Brazil Biomass and Renewable EnergyBrazil Biomass and Renewable Energy

Since 2004 International CMO Business Biomass and 2008 Brazil Biomass and RenewableEnergy S.A. specializing in the renewable energy and energy efficient biomass. BrazilBiomass and Renewable Energy has a strong business association with network

international partners who bring deep and broad experience to the renewable energysector. In 2008 started the project to export wood chips and pellets to the internationalmarket. Today operates directly in the Brazilian market and also with partners in Chile,Uruguay and Argentina exporting to the European market and the Asian Premium Woodchips and pellets.

Vision. Brazil Biomass and Renewable Energy a global renewable energy company toexport and biomass (wood chips and pellets) to the international market.

Mission. Brazil Biomass and Renewable Energy mission is to be a sustainable andenvironmentally adapted producer fuel, electricity, heat and biomass through solutions

for waste management a renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Strategy. Brazil Biomass and Renewable Energy primary market segment is biomassand wood chips, pellets or agro pellets. Brazil Biomass and Renewable Energy focuses onthe process, project and financing of the plant Centre Processing Biomass south Brazil.Brazil Biomass and Renewable Energy will use proven and efficient technical solutionsleveraging upon the knowledge base and existing implementations in Brazil, Portugal andUnited States. At we pride ourselves on our innovative approach, backed by a straightforward business model and a proven ability to identify and realize valuableopportunities. The benefit to the environment is significant. Our goal is to make this yearthe Brazilian authorities for the project to convert the waste as a matter of generatingenergy and for carbon credits (more info www.internationalrenewablesenergy.com).

EUBIA, the European Biomass Industry Association, was established in 1996 as aninternational non profit association in Brussels, Belgium. It groups together marketforces, technology providers, and knowledge centres, all of them active in the field ofbiomass. I am writing to you on behalf of the European Biomass Industry Association andwe would be interested in developing an international partnership with the InternationalBusiness Biomass. European Biomass Industry Association Renewable Energy BrusselsBelgiumRenewable heat and power generation. Biomass boilers and CHP has a largepotential to reduce both cost and CO2 emissions compared to gas and fired units.

Market International: Tapping a long history of efficient, and increasingly renewable,district heating involving combined heat and power generation, many industrial anddomestic activities could become substantially more efficient and sustainable.

Projects: The company is currently involved in a feasibility study for a medium size CHPfacility fuelled with wood chips and wood pellets in Centre Biomass South Brazil. Otherbiomass options include agricultural byproducts, wood pellets and recovered biogas(methane). Co-firing renewable and fossil fuels is also possible. Clearly renewablebiomass clean energy is the only viable way forward for a sustainable world.

Celso Marcelo de Oliveira is share holder and director of a Brazilian company that operates

in projects of biomass in Brazil and Chile and shareholder of a company that developsprojects in Portugal, the European Union. It is Director of the Portuguese Chamber ofCommerce in southern Brazil and the Brazilian.

International CMO Law. Member Brazilian Institute of Banking Law, Brazilian Institute


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BRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLEENERGY

BRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY S.A. EUROPEAN ENERGY SRLPresident CEO Dr. Celso Marcelo de Oliveira

BRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY S.A.Dr. Adhemar Cavalieri Junior

Director General

BRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY S.A.Enga. Dra. Melissa Harris Carelli

Director Engineering

BRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY S.A.Dra. Maria Denise Martins de Oliveira

Director Legal

BRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY S.A.Dr. Carlos Roberto Correa DepartmentScience and Tecnology Company

BRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY S.A.Dr. Jrn Ldtke DepartmentShipping & Chartering - Germany

BRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY S.A.

Jorge GranadoDepartmentChartering & Shipping - BrazilBRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY S.A.

Roberto BeckDepartment of Trade Business

BRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY S.A.Luciano Simes

DepartmentLogistics of Supply

BRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY S.A.Jeferson BastosDivision of Business Rio Grande do Sul

BRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY S.A.Gabriel de Souza

Division of Business Santa Catarina

BRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY S.A.Douglas Pinheiro

Division of Business So Paulo

UFV Universidade Federal de ViosaIPT Instituto de Presquisas Tecnolgica USP

Lippel Briquetting

CANAD FPInnovations Forest Engineering Research Institute of Canad -Eng. Dr. Ricado Teixeira

USA ACORE American Council on Renewable Energy - Prof. Dr. Tom Weirich

USA- Balcones Fuel Technology - Prof. Dr. Randi L. Wolf

MXICO Latin American Wind and Energy Renewable Association - Dr.Mauricio Trujillo

UK Skanbio Renewable Energy Inglaterra- Finlndia - Sucia - Dr. KeijoKunttu

UK Energy Net Limited - Dr. Rod Cargill

GERMANY Programme for Biomass & Energy GTZ/Probec - Dr. Crispin

Pemberton-Pigott

GERMANY Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft Energie Forum - Dr. ChristianBrenning

AUSTRLIA Bio Energy and Sustainable Foresty Consultants - Dr. PeterDavies

AUSTRLIA Biomass Energy Services Best Energies Australia Pty - Dr.Robert Downie

SINGAPURA Inferno Global HQ Biodiesel or Biofuel - Dr. Ron Tan

Barroman S. A. Dario KirschbaumCree Industries - John O. Olsen

Tally Tropicals Inc - Martin Nachim

Elite International Business - Leo Ickowicz

Globe Trade Import Export Claudia Gale

Asiskyb Lda Miguel Santos

Energy Trading - Savvas KassianosV & P Trading Cristian Pauliano

Broflame Houtpellets - Henk van den Broek

Eastco International-Jan Troost

Expor Impor Global Maderas - Manuel da Foseca

Engo Tech GmbH Business - Felipe Messerli

Pellets Trading - Hildebrandt Roland Winther

Biorema GmbH Alexander Kunde

Denergi Aps Frank Madsen

Beijieg Import & Export Co - Nanning Liu

Poerful Commercial Trading Liminted Brella Liang

Integrated Business Applications Limited Ash

PT Surya Pratama Makmur Michael Santoso


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Biomass BrazilBiomass Brazil

Biomass energy supports the agricultural and forest industries. The main biomassBiomass energy supports the agricultural and forest industries. The main biomassfeedstocks for power are paper mill refuse, lumber mill scrap, forest clearance, the debrisfeedstocks for power are paper mill refuse, lumber mill scrap, forest clearance, the debrisfrom tree pruning, etc. Also, cleaning and clearing forest reduces the risk of forest fires.from tree pruning, etc. Also, cleaning and clearing forest reduces the risk of forest fires.

Under the framework of the Kyoto Agreement, the generation of electricity from biomassUnder the framework of the Kyoto Agreement, the generation of electricity from biomass does not compute in terms of emissions, as the process involves the release of carbondoes not compute in terms of emissions, as the process involves the release of carbon previously fixed in the atmosphere by photosynthesis.previously fixed in the atmosphere by photosynthesis.

BBrasil Biomass either contribute to the international market with the biomass producedrasil Biomass either contribute to the international market with the biomass produceddirectly from Brazil with high-tech reducing CO2directly from Brazil with high-tech reducing CO2 emissions. We present an alternativeemissions. We present an alternativesustainable energy for your company so that it can replace the use of fossil fuels for thesustainable energy for your company so that it can replace the use of fossil fuels for theproduction of energy and industrial products, for a biomass energy (wood-chips Brazil,production of energy and industrial products, for a biomass energy (wood-chips Brazil, Brazil wood-pellets and agro-pellets). To help in this transition, wants to be your partnerBrazil wood-pellets and agro-pellets). To help in this transition, wants to be your partnerin business to encourage business development in advanced technologies of biomass.in business to encourage business development in advanced technologies of biomass.

It reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Burning biomass releases about the same amount ofIt reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Burning biomass releases about the same amount ofcarbon dioxide as burning fossil fuels. However, fossil fuels release carbon dioxidecarbon dioxide as burning fossil fuels. However, fossil fuels release carbon dioxidecaptured by photosynthesis millions of years ago, while biomass releases carbon dioxidecaptured by photosynthesis millions of years ago, while biomass releases carbon dioxidethat is largely balanced by the carbon dioxide captured in its own growth. The use ofthat is largely balanced by the carbon dioxide captured in its own growth. The use ofbiomass can reduce the dependence on foreign oil because biofuels are the onlybiomass can reduce the dependence on foreign oil because biofuels are the onlyrenewable liquid transportation fuels available at present. Widespread resources arerenewable liquid transportation fuels available at present. Widespread resources areavailable.available.

A renewable, sustainable resource. A positive impact in moderating global climateA renewable, sustainable resource. A positive impact in moderating global climatechange (burn cleanly with low sulfur emissions) . Favorable policies support biomasschange (burn cleanly with low sulfur emissions) . Favorable policies support biomasspower generation. Biomass one of the few renewable technologies that can providepower generation. Biomass one of the few renewable technologies that can providecompetitively priced electricity today. Most biomass power generation plants utilize thecompetitively priced electricity today. Most biomass power generation plants utilize the

same technology with coal fired power plants. Cost of power generation from biomass onsame technology with coal fired power plants. Cost of power generation from biomass ona decreasing trajectory mainly due to improvements in the technology.a decreasing trajectory mainly due to improvements in the technology.


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Biomass Wood BrazilBiomass Wood BrazilBrazil is the largest country in South America. Approximately 2.3 million square kilometersBrazil is the largest country in South America. Approximately 2.3 million square kilometers -- 27 percent of Brazils total area of 8.5 million square kilometers -- can be considered-- 27 percent of Brazils total area of 8.5 million square kilometers -- can be considered"frontier" forest. Brazil's frontier forests comprise 17 percent of the world's remaining"frontier" forest. Brazil's frontier forests comprise 17 percent of the world's remainingfrontiers, making it the third highest ranked country in terms of remaining frontier forest.frontiers, making it the third highest ranked country in terms of remaining frontier forest.Brazil has the third largest block of remaining frontier forest in the world and ranks first inBrazil has the third largest block of remaining frontier forest in the world and ranks first in plant biodiversity among frontier forest nations.plant biodiversity among frontier forest nations.

Much of the raw materials International CMO Biomass we use for biomass comesMuch of the raw materials International CMO Biomass we use for biomass comes from certified forests.from certified forests. FSC promotes forest sustainability by evaluating theFSC promotes forest sustainability by evaluating the

companys forest management practices considering economic viability, ecologicalcompanys forest management practices considering economic viability, ecologicalintegrity and social justice. Forest products with the FSC logo come from forestsintegrity and social justice. Forest products with the FSC logo come from forests that meet the internationally recognized FSC Principles and Criteria of Forestthat meet the internationally recognized FSC Principles and Criteria of ForestStewardship. Forest inspections are carried out by FSC accredited certificationStewardship. Forest inspections are carried out by FSC accredited certificationbodies.bodies.


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Production Wood Chips BrazilProduction Wood Chips Brazil Making of Timber by official of the Business BiomassMaking of Timber by official of the Business BiomassWe are commited to the reforestation, mantainance and recovery of pine as well as nativeWe are commited to the reforestation, mantainance and recovery of pine as well as native species of Brazil. Our team guarantees the excellence of our raw material. We prune thespecies of Brazil. Our team guarantees the excellence of our raw material. We prune thetrees in order to get the best products to you as shown below.trees in order to get the best products to you as shown below.


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Suppliers of certified timber in forests and notes of origin of theSuppliers of certified timber in forests and notes of origin of thewoodwood

Wood of international quality for use in the pulp and paper and combustionWood of international quality for use in the pulp and paper and combustion

in place of non-renewable energy and emitting CO2.in place of non-renewable energy and emitting CO2.


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SoftWood Chips Paper International CMOSoftWood Chips Paper International CMOBrazilBrazil

Wood chips and other low-grade wood wastes are the major type of biomass fuel. OtherWood chips and other low-grade wood wastes are the major type of biomass fuel. Other common biomass fuel sources are agricultural. Wood-chips are cut according to the sizescommon biomass fuel sources are agricultural. Wood-chips are cut according to the sizesordered by the buyers and they are dishydrated through. Wood residues from pulp and paperordered by the buyers and they are dishydrated through. Wood residues from pulp and papermanufacturing, lumber mills, and other industrial wood users are frequently used formanufacturing, lumber mills, and other industrial wood users are frequently used forproducing biomass electricity. Hundreds of biomass fuel systems are currently at work inproducing biomass electricity. Hundreds of biomass fuel systems are currently at work indifferent parts heating schools, government complexes, and entire city downtowns, as welldifferent parts heating schools, government complexes, and entire city downtowns, as wellas producing renewable electricity. Biomass is a renewable fuel that can be sustainablyas producing renewable electricity. Biomass is a renewable fuel that can be sustainably produced. It makes sense to use biomass in place of conventional, non renewable fuels - oil,produced. It makes sense to use biomass in place of conventional, non renewable fuels - oil,

gas, and coal - for several good reasons:gas, and coal - for several good reasons:

Biomass fuel is a local product. In contrast to coal or petroleum-based fuel, biomass is grownBiomass fuel is a local product. In contrast to coal or petroleum-based fuel, biomass is grownand harvested on local and regional forests and farms. Energy dollars spent on biomass fueland harvested on local and regional forests and farms. Energy dollars spent on biomass fuel


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The advantages of wood chipThe advantages of wood chip Brazil Biomass are:Brazil Biomass are: it is cheap, often as cheap as logs and now cheaper than mains gas; it is cheap, often as cheap as logs and now cheaper than mains gas; it is a standardised product with Europe wide quality standards in place; it is a standardised product with Europe wide quality standards in place;

fully automated, highly efficient boiler systems are available; fully automated, highly efficient boiler systems are available;

it can be made from a wide range of raw materials, often sourced locally. it can be made from a wide range of raw materials, often sourced locally.


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Port Structure Imbituba SantaPort Structure Imbituba SantaCatarinaCatarinaOur company operates directly in the port of Imbituba, Santa Catarina. The Port hasOur company operates directly in the port of Imbituba, Santa Catarina. The Port hasstructure for the export of wood chips.structure for the export of wood chips. We present some photos of Porto.We present some photos of Porto.

Port Structure Imbituba SantaPort Structure Imbituba SantaCatarinaCatarina


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Industrial Wood Chips Santa CatarinaIndustrial Wood Chips Santa Catarina


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Port Arraial Cabo Rio de JaneiroPort Arraial Cabo Rio de Janeiro


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Logistics and Transportation Wood ChipsLogistics and Transportation Wood ChipsBrazilBrazil


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Wood Chips Brazil BiomassWood Chips Brazil Biomass Laboratory testing and final product Premium Wood ChipsLaboratory testing and final product Premium Wood ChipsEucalyptus BrazilEucalyptus Brazil


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Premium SoftWood Chips BrazilPremium SoftWood Chips BrazilWood ChipsWood Chips

SOFTWOOD WOOD CHIPS BRAZILWood SpeciesWood Species EucalyptusEucalyptus or Pinusor Pinus

Place of OriginPlace of Origin BrazilBrazil

Quality certificationQuality certification SGS test report or FSC WoodSGS test report or FSC Wood

Dimensions of WoodDimensions of WoodChipsChips

Sizing: legth:40mm - Width:20mm - Thickness:5mm - Overs: 5%> 40mm, max. Fines:5%< 20mm, max.

Wood-DensityWood-Density Wet Basis Approx. 640 Kg/M3 - Dry Basis Approx. 250 Kg/M3Wet Basis Approx. 640 Kg/M3 - Dry Basis Approx. 250 Kg/M3

CalorificCalorific Power 4.847 Kcal/Kg4.847 Kcal/Kg

TECHNICIAN RTECHNICIAN REPORT ENERGY ANALYSISOF WOODCHIPSPREMIUMBRAZILBRAZIL

The analyses had been doing at the Energy Laboratory.The analyses had been doing at the Energy Laboratory.ForFor thethe determinationdetermination ofof thethe moisturemoisture content,content, the stoichiometricthe stoichiometricmethod was used. The results are presented in the green base.method was used. The results are presented in the green base.TheThe granulometrygranulometry waswas determineddetermined byby methodmethod developeddeveloped inin thetheEnergy Laboratory. Ash in wood was determinated by TAPPI T211 Standard andEnergy Laboratory. Ash in wood was determinated by TAPPI T211 Standard andgross and net calorific value by DIN 51900 Standard.gross and net calorific value by DIN 51900 Standard.

Moisture content, ash, gross calorific value and net calorific value in wood.Moisture content, ash, gross calorific value and net calorific value in wood.Moisture content 35%Moisture content 35%Ash wood 0,35 % Gross calorific value 4847Ash wood 0,35 % Gross calorific value 4847The ideal moisture content is equal or lesser that 30% and greaters that 60% areThe ideal moisture content is equal or lesser that 30% and greaters that 60% areundesirable. The ash content is low, compatible with the usual values of theundesirable. The ash content is low, compatible with the usual values of thewood. The gross calorific value is compatible with the values observed for wood,wood. The gross calorific value is compatible with the values observed for wood, that are between 4500 the 5000 kcal/kg. The net calorific value must be greaterthat are between 4500 the 5000 kcal/kg. The net calorific value must be greater that 1200 kcal/kg to have satisfactory performance in burners with grate.that 1200 kcal/kg to have satisfactory performance in burners with grate.97,24% of material have chips dimensions.97,24% of material have chips dimensions.Materials for use in burners with grate system must have lesser percentage 30%Materials for use in burners with grate system must have lesser percentage 30%of materialof material withwith sawdustsawdust dimensions.dimensions. ItIt showsshows thatthat thethe materialmaterialhavehave adequadet dimensions foradequadet dimensions for burnersburners systems with grates.systems with grates. The energy The energycharacterization of the material shows that the results of the ash, gross calorificcharacterization of the material shows that the results of the ash, gross calorific

valuevalue and granulometry areand granulometry are adequated.adequated. The material can be used in the The material can be used in thegeneration of energy, in systems of burners with grates (fixed or mobile streamgeneration of energy, in systems of burners with grates (fixed or mobile stream beds)beds)

Energy OutputEnergy Output Wet Basis 2,324 to 3,726 MWh/Ton - Dry Basis 5,229 to 5,811 MWh/TonWet Basis 2,324 to 3,726 MWh/Ton - Dry Basis 5,229 to 5,811 MWh/Ton

P HP H Approx. 5,7%Approx. 5,7%

ChemicalChemicalCompositionComposition

Oxygen Approx. 47% - Hydrogen Approx. 5,8% - Nitrogen Approx. 0,3%Oxygen Approx. 47% - Hydrogen Approx. 5,8% - Nitrogen Approx. 0,3%

ChemicalChemicalCompositionComposition

Sulphur Less 0,003% - Chlorine Less than 0,1% - Carbon. 52%Sulphur Less 0,003% - Chlorine Less than 0,1% - Carbon. 52%

ExtractivesExtractives Approx. 11,0%Approx. 11,0%

LigninLignin Approx. 25,8%Approx. 25,8%

PolvosesPolvoses Approx. 16,3%Approx. 16,3%CelluloseCellulose 86,4% Pulping de Kraft86,4% Pulping de Kraft

VolatilesVolatiles Approx. 13%Approx. 13%

Volatile MatterVolatile Matter 70.55 % to 84.9670.55 % to 84.96

Fixed CarbonFixed Carbon 12.06 to 14.5212.06 to 14.52

Ash contentAsh contentTotal Ash ContentTotal Ash Content

0,38% to 0,88%0,38% to 0,88%3,0% (dry matter basis)3,0% (dry matter basis)

BarkBark more than 1.0 %more than 1.0 %Moisture ContentMoisture Content 35% max35% max

Minimum Btu /lbMinimum Btu /lb 5,500 (HHV)5,500 (HHV)

Maximum Chip SizeMaximum Chip Size No more than 5% shall be 4 inches or larger in any dimensionNo more than 5% shall be 4 inches or larger in any dimensionSandSand Maximum 0,1%Maximum 0,1%

No plastic or metalNo plastic or metal

Rotten ContentRotten Content 0,5%0,5%

Monthly/QuantityMonthly/Quantity 8080.000 ton.


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Wood Chips Combustion EnergyWood Chips Combustion Energy

BrazilBrazil

Wood Chips CombustionWood Chips Combustion

Wood SpeciesWood Species PinusPinus


Quality certificationQuality certification SGS test report or FSC WoodSGS test report or FSC Wood

DimensionsDimensions

OversOversFinesFinesGranulometryGranulometry

3,0 cm 4,0 cm (average 2,5 cm)3,0 cm 4,0 cm (average 2,5 cm)

5% > 4.5 cm5% > 4.5 cm MaximumMaximum5% < 0.3 cm5% < 0.3 cm MaximumMaximum10-50 mm10-50 mm

Wood-DensityWood-Density Wet Basis Approx. 640 Kg/M3 - Dry Basis Approx. 250 Kg/M3Wet Basis Approx. 640 Kg/M3 - Dry Basis Approx. 250 Kg/M3

Calorific PowerCalorific Power Wet Basis 2.000 to 2.300 Kcal/Kg-Dry Basis 4.500 to 5.000 Kcal/KgWet Basis 2.000 to 2.300 Kcal/Kg-Dry Basis 4.500 to 5.000 Kcal/Kg

InertsInerts Pentosanes Approx. 17%Pentosanes Approx. 17%

Energy OutputEnergy Output Wet Basis 2,324 to 3,726 MWh/Ton - Dry Basis 5,229 to 5,811 MWh/TonWet Basis 2,324 to 3,726 MWh/Ton - Dry Basis 5,229 to 5,811 MWh/Ton

pHpH Approx. 5,7%Approx. 5,7%

Chemical CompositionChemical Composition Oxygen Approx. 47% - Hydrogen Approx. 5,8% - Nitrogen Approx. 0Oxygen Approx. 47% - Hydrogen Approx. 5,8% - Nitrogen Approx. 0,

Chemical CompositionChemical Composition Sulphur Less 0,003% - Chlorine Less than 0,1% - Carbon. 52%Sulphur Less 0,003% - Chlorine Less than 0,1% - Carbon. 52%

ExtractivesExtractives Approx. 11,0%Approx. 11,0%LigninLignin Approx. 25,8%Approx. 25,8%

PolvosesPolvoses Approx. 16,3%Approx. 16,3%

CelluloseCellulose 56,4% Pulping56,4% Pulping

VolatilesVolatiles Approx. 13%Approx. 13%

Volatile MatterVolatile Matter 70.55 % to 84.9670.55 % to 84.96

Fixed CarbonFixed Carbon 12.06 to 14.5212.06 to 14.52

Ash contentAsh contentTotal Ash Content MaximumTotal Ash Content Maximum

0,38% to 0,88%0,38% to 0,88%3,0% (dry matter basis)3,0% (dry matter basis)

BarkBark 15%15% MaximumMaximum

Moisture ContentMoisture Content 30% to 35 % max30% to 35 % maxMinimum Btu /lbMinimum Btu /lb 5,500 (HHV)5,500 (HHV)

Maximum Chip SizeMaximum Chip Size No more than 5% shall be 4 inches or larger in any dimensionNo more than 5% shall be 4 inches or larger in any dimension

Monthly/QuantityMonthly/Quantity 80.000 ton.80.000 ton.

Price FOB Brazil BDMTPrice FOB Brazil BDMT USD 145,00USD 145,00

Price CIF Delivery BDMT USD 180,00USD 180,00


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Wood Pellets Energy BrazilWood Pellets Energy BrazilWood Pellets are a form of compacted biomass in order to increase the density ofWood Pellets are a form of compacted biomass in order to increase the density ofthe fuel and thus making it more economic to transport over longer distances.the fuel and thus making it more economic to transport over longer distances.

Most pellets are made from sawdust and ground wood chips, which are wasteMost pellets are made from sawdust and ground wood chips, which are waste materials from trees used to make furniture, lumber, and other products. Resinsmaterials from trees used to make furniture, lumber, and other products. Resinsand binders (lignin) occurring naturally in the sawdust hold wood pellets together,and binders (lignin) occurring naturally in the sawdust hold wood pellets together,so they usually contain no additives.so they usually contain no additives.

Other materials, like straw, corn, nut hulls and similar can also be used to produceOther materials, like straw, corn, nut hulls and similar can also be used to producepellets, but those are less common. Pellets are cylindrical in form and their typicalpellets, but those are less common. Pellets are cylindrical in form and their typicaldimensions are 5-6 mm in diameter and 15-25 mm in length. Features: 1) Rawdimensions are 5-6 mm in diameter and 15-25 mm in length. Features: 1) Rawmaterial: Pellet fuel is made mainly of sawdust, shavings and fines leftover aftermaterial: Pellet fuel is made mainly of sawdust, shavings and fines leftover after processing trees for lumber and other wood products. At a pellet mill the materialprocessing trees for lumber and other wood products. At a pellet mill the material is dried, compressed, and formed into small eraser-sized bits. They are clean,is dried, compressed, and formed into small eraser-sized bits. They are clean, pleasant smelling and smooth to touch. 2) Working principle: Adopts gearpleasant smelling and smooth to touch. 2) Working principle: Adopts gear

transition and makes pellets.transition and makes pellets.

The environmental benefits of Wood PelletsThe environmental benefits of Wood Pellets. Carbon Reduction-CO2 is taken from. Carbon Reduction-CO2 is taken fromthe atmosphere by trees during their life which is released back when burnt orthe atmosphere by trees during their life which is released back when burnt orduring the natural process of decay. Even allowing for the carbon produced induring the natural process of decay. Even allowing for the carbon produced inplanting harvesting sawing and transportation of timber and the manufacture andplanting harvesting sawing and transportation of timber and the manufacture anddelivery of pellets, it is estimated that the net reduction in CO2 emissions is 90%delivery of pellets, it is estimated that the net reduction in CO2 emissions is 90% better when comparing the use of Wood Pellets to Fossil Fuels.better when comparing the use of Wood Pellets to Fossil Fuels.

Wood Pellets are clean. Unlike most other fuels wood pellets are environmentWood Pellets are clean. Unlike most other fuels wood pellets are environment clean, when spilt they can be collected and used as fuel or compost, when burntclean, when spilt they can be collected and used as fuel or compost, when burnt the ash produced can be used in the garden as a fertilizer. Wood is a renewablethe ash produced can be used in the garden as a fertilizer. Wood is a renewable

fuel. Never removes trees faster from the forest than it is added to by naturalfuel. Never removes trees faster from the forest than it is added to by naturalgrowth, modern plantation methods make it possible to plant and harvest forestsgrowth, modern plantation methods make it possible to plant and harvest forestswithin a 30 year cycle.within a 30 year cycle.

Wood Pellets Brazil are produced from compressing coarse saw dust through holes in a metal ringWood Pellets Brazil are produced from compressing coarse saw dust through holes in a metal ringdye. A quantity of dust will reduce to between a half and a quarter of its original volume during thedye. A quantity of dust will reduce to between a half and a quarter of its original volume during the process. Friction generated during manufacture creates heat that in turn releases the naturalprocess. Friction generated during manufacture creates heat that in turn releases the natural lignins within the dust.lignins within the dust.

The Pellet Advantage Brazil : 10 reasons you will warm up to the idea of a wood pellet homeThe Pellet Advantage Brazil : 10 reasons you will warm up to the idea of a wood pellet home heating systemheating system..

1.1. Wood Pellet Fuel is a fraction of cost of someWood Pellet Fuel is a fraction of cost of some fossil fuels.fossil fuels.

2.2. It's a renewable resource, right in our own backyard.It's a renewable resource, right in our own backyard.

3.3. Wood pellet heating systems do not contribute to ozone levels and are considered to be inWood pellet heating systems do not contribute to ozone levels and are considered to be in compliance with the Kyoto Accord stance on air emissions.compliance with the Kyoto Accord stance on air emissions.

4.4. Wood pellets are easy to ship, delivered in compact bags to your home.Wood pellets are easy to ship, delivered in compact bags to your home.

5.5. Wood Pellets are refined biomass which transports around the globe.Wood Pellets are refined biomass which transports around the globe.

6.6. No tree is ever cut down for commercial pellet production. Instead, pellets are producedNo tree is ever cut down for commercial pellet production. Instead, pellets are producedfrom forest industry waste wood. And the raw fibre supply here in Brazil is solid andfrom forest industry waste wood. And the raw fibre supply here in Brazil is solid andstrong.strong.

7.7. Automatic feed systems on the new state-of-the-art wood pellet home heating systemsAutomatic feed systems on the new state-of-the-art wood pellet home heating systems


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Premium Wood Pellets PinusPremium Wood Pellets PinusBrazilBrazil

Wood SpeciesWood Species PinusPinus


Quality certificationQuality certification SGS test report or FSC Wood and Only Dimm and DimmSGS test report or FSC Wood and Only Dimm and DimmPlusPlusThe quality of the wood pellets is an important factor inThe quality of the wood pellets is an important factor inachieving optimum operation of the heating system.achieving optimum operation of the heating system.

DimensionsDimensions 6 mm6 mm

Wood-DensityWood-Density 0,56 Gr/cm30,56 Gr/cm3

Length min. 80% between 5 and 30 mm (max. 45 mm) < 4xdmin. 80% between 5 and 30 mm (max. 45 mm) < 4xdSurfaceSurface SmoothSmooth

EnergyEnergy content min 4.633 kWh/kgmin 4.633 kWh/kg

Net Calorific value as receivedNet Calorific value as received MWh/t > 4,7MWh/t > 4,7

Water contentWater content Approx. 7%Approx. 7%

Dust content (beforeDust content (beforetransport)transport)

max. 1 %max. 1 %

AbrasionAbrasion max. 2.3 %max. 2.3 %

ImpuritiesImpurities nonenone

Ash contentAsh content max. 0.5 %max. 0.5 %

Moisture Content MMoisture Content M Wt% 600

Ash MeltingAsh Melting C > 1120C > 1120

Mechanical DurabilityMechanical Durability > 97,5> 97,5

Dust content (beforeDust content (beforetransport)transport)

max. 1 %max. 1 %

AbrasionAbrasion max. 2.3 %max. 2.3 %

Binding agentBinding agent ProhibitedProhibited

ImpuritiesImpurities nonenone

Special featuresSpecial features no additiveno additive

Higher Heating Value BTU/lbHigher Heating Value BTU/lb 87908790Moisture ContentMoisture Content 5.0 - 5.5%5.0 - 5.5%

Non-combustible ashNon-combustible ash 39 %39 %

Bulk density as deliveredBulk density as delivered 40.7 lbs/ft340.7 lbs/ft3

Flame temperatureFlame temperature 1200 - 14001200 - 1400

Elementary AnalysisElementary Analysis

CarbonCarbon 53.6 %53.6 %

HydrogenHydrogen 6.2 %6.2 %

NitrogenNitrogen 1 %1 %

SulfurSulfur ND to < .1 %ND to < .1 %

ChlorideChloride ND to < .1 %ND to < .1 %

OxygenOxygen 40.1 %40.1 %

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Ash Analysis Metals ScanAsh Analysis Metals ScanMg/kgMg/kgAluminumAluminum 1160011600

BariumBarium 11601160

CadmiumCadmium < 5< 5CalciumCalcium 123000123000

ChromiumChromium 100100

CobaltCobalt < 20< 20

CopperCopper 100100

IronIron 1860018600

LeadLead < 50< 50

MagnesiumMagnesium 2480024800

ManganeseManganese 1270012700

MolybdenumMolybdenum < 50< 50

NickelNickel < 50< 50

PhosphorusPhosphorus 55005500

PotassiumPotassium 5450054500

SiliconSilicon 6600066000

SodiumSodium 36003600

StrontiumStrontium 600600

TitaniumTitanium 800800

VanadiumVanadium < 50< 50

ZincZinc 11301130

Carbonate CO3 (on ash)Carbonate CO3 (on ash) 27.7 %27.7 %Price FOB BrazilPrice FOB Brazil Euros 129,00Euros 129,00

Monthly/QuantityMonthly/Quantity 15.000 ton.15.000 ton.

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Certificato Europe Premium WoodCertificato Europe Premium WoodPellets BrazilPellets Brazil

Laboratorio Biomasse Area Ingegneria AgrariaDipartimento S.A.S.C Universit Politecnica delle MarcheParametro Unit Risultato Metodologia

CODICE CAMPIONE E000001108

CERTIFICATO ANALISI N1108

MATERIALE Premium Wood Pellets Pinus BrazilIDENTIFICATIVO origine: Brasile

RICHIEDENTE FMRUmidit % 7,7 prCEN/TS 14774

Potere calorifico netto kcal/kg 4153 prCEN/TS 14918Potere calorifico netto kJ/kg 17384 prCEN/TS 14918Potere calorifico inferiore kcal/kg 4550 prCEN/TS 14918Potere calorifico inferiore kJ/kg 19046 prCEN/TS 14918CARBONIO % 51,46 prCEN/TS 15104IDROGENO % 6,35 prCEN/TS 15104AZOTO % 0,56 prCEN/TS 15104OSSIGENO % 41,43 Per calcolo (prCEN/TS 15104)

OsservazioniAnalisi riferita al campione come ricevutoAnalisi riferita al campione seccoAnalisi della sostanza minerale

PRELIEVO EFFETTUATO DACONDIZIONI CAMPIONE PESOPERIODO PROVE dal 09/01/2008 al

DATA REPORT 18/01/2008Ceneri % 0,3 prCEN/TS 14775Potere calorifico superiore kcal/kg 4872 prCEN/TS 14918Potere calorifico superiore kJ/kg 20392 prCEN/TS 14918

DATA RICEVIMENTO 09/01/2008Dott. Giuseppe Toscano Laboratorio Biomasse Area Ingegneria AgrariaDipartimento S.A.S.C Universit Politecnica delle Marche

Note Il responsabile del laboratorioDott. Giuseppe Toscano

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Quality certificationQuality certification SGS test report FSC WoodSGS test report FSC Wood

DiameterDiameter 6 mm, 8mm or 10mm6 mm, 8mm or 10mm

LengthLength min. 80% between 5 and 30 mm (max. 45 mm)min. 80% between 5 and 30 mm (max. 45 mm)

CalorifCalorif 4719 Kcal/Kg4719 Kcal/Kg

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Wllnerstr. 2Raum Be 12852062 Aachen

Telefon: 0241/80-95705Telefax: 0241/80-92624email: [email protected]

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Analysenergebnisse: Wood Pellets Bracatinga Brazilian Sustainable Bioenergy

Sehr geehrter Herr Ahaus, anbei erhalten Sie die Analysenergebnisse der in Auftraggegebenen Proben:

Brazilian Sustainable Bioenergy

Die Analysen wurden gem der aufgelisteten Normen durchgefhrt.

Mit freundlichen Gren,

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PrfberichtAuftraggeber:Amandus Kahl HamburgProbenbezeichnung:Brazilian Sustainable BioenergyProbeneingang:Beginn der Analysen:

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BrazilBrazil

RawRaw Brazil Bagasse Sugar Cane

Quality certificationQuality certification The quality of the pellets is an important factor in achoptimum operation of the heating system.Austrian Research Centre for Chemistry & Technology (OFI)

The analyses Pellets Bagasse Sugar Cane Brazil had been dthe Energy Laboratory UFPR.

DiameterDiameter 6 mm

DensityDensity 0,60 Gr/cm3

Power CalorifPower Calorif 4.780 kcal/KgPCI = 8.100 x C + 28.700 (H2 O2) - 600 x H2O (em kcal/kg= 4.780 kcal/kg

Ash ContentAsh Content Max 2,5%

MoistureMoisture Max. 8.0%

Chemical Composition of BagasseChemical Composition of Bagasse(Enel It)(Enel It)

Fixed Carbon: 16.6%Carbon: 14,07 %Hydrogen: 6,7 %Nitrogen: 0.98 %Sulphur: 0,11 %Chlorine: 5400 ppm

Volatile Matter: 65,5 %Ashes Composition (Source EnelAshes Composition (Source EnelIt):It):

CaO: 18,37 %MgO: 4,66 %Na2O: 1,13 %K2O 19,35 %SiO2 34,50 %

Ti2O 1,4 %Cl 4 %P2O5 8,9 %

Dust content (before transport)Dust content (before transport) max. 1 %

AbrasionAbrasion max. 2.3 %

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Bagasse Sugar Cane PelletingBagasse Sugar Cane PelletingBrazilBrazil Briquetting BrazilBriquetting Brazil

The briquetagem is a process of compression of industrial and agricultural waste such as riceThe briquetagem is a process of compression of industrial and agricultural waste such as rice hulls, waste cotton, wood, sawdust, paper, sugar cane bagasse, leather among others. Thesehulls, waste cotton, wood, sawdust, paper, sugar cane bagasse, leather among others. Thesesurpluses turned into briquettes with enormous advantages replace the burning of wood andsurpluses turned into briquettes with enormous advantages replace the burning of wood andfuel oil in furnaces, for gasification, fireplaces, etc..fuel oil in furnaces, for gasification, fireplaces, etc..

The briquettes can be produced in uniform sizes to facilitate transport, packaging, storageThe briquettes can be produced in uniform sizes to facilitate transport, packaging, storageand feeding of furnaces. Eliminates waste cumbersome and sometimes costly for the spaceand feeding of furnaces. Eliminates waste cumbersome and sometimes costly for the space they occupy. The reduction of volume in the transformation is the order of 4 to 10 times. Itthey occupy. The reduction of volume in the transformation is the order of 4 to 10 times. It reduces environmental pollution, because it generates less amount of soot and ash than thereduces environmental pollution, because it generates less amount of soot and ash than the same material burned in bulk.same material burned in bulk.

The low humidity of briquettes calorific ensures a homogeneous, with the highest The low humidity of briquettes calorific ensures a homogeneous, with the highesttemperature of flame, which eliminates settings in the flow of furnaces. The shell of rice, buttemperature of flame, which eliminates settings in the flow of furnaces. The shell of rice, but also the waste of maize and sorghum are highly flammable and form gases that can causealso the waste of maize and sorghum are highly flammable and form gases that can cause

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BRIQUETTINGBRIQUETTING

Product Certification Brazil

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Calorific - 4.795 Kcal-KgCalorific - 4.795 Kcal-Kg ** Moisture Content - 8%Moisture Content - 8% * Ashes - 0,3%* Ashes - 0,3% DensityDensity- 1,304 kG/M3 * Diameter - 65, 85, 90, 100mm- 1,304 kG/M3 * Diameter - 65, 85, 90, 100mm * Gramatur - Max. 1% -* Gramatur - Max. 1% -Packaging: 10 - 25 kgs in bags -Packaging: 10 - 25 kgs in bags -

They can be used for solid fuel burners, heating systems.They can be used for solid fuel burners, heating systems. Advantages ofAdvantages ofthe briquette:the briquette:

- less direct and indirect costs; - less workmanship; - bigger stability and- less direct and indirect costs; - less workmanship; - bigger stability andrapidity in the reply of the temperature; - bigger hygiene and betterrapidity in the reply of the temperature; - bigger hygiene and betterappearance; - industrialized, available product all year round; - ecologicallyappearance; - industrialized, available product all year round; - ecologicallycorrect product; - high heating power; - flexibility of use: Domestic andcorrect product; - high heating power; - flexibility of use: Domestic and industrial use; - minor pollution generated to the environment in relationindustrial use; - minor pollution generated to the environment in relationto its competitors (vegetal and mineral coal, firewood, oil diesel); -to its competitors (vegetal and mineral coal, firewood, oil diesel); -product manufactured through the exploitation of forest residues.product manufactured through the exploitation of forest residues.

PremiumPremiumBriquette PineBriquette PineBrazilBrazil

Premium Briquette Eucalyptus BrazilPremium Briquette Eucalyptus BrazilCalorific - 4.486 Kcal-KgCalorific - 4.486 Kcal-Kg ** Moisture Content - 8%Moisture Content - 8% * Ashes - 0,3%* Ashes - 0,3% DensityDensity- 1,304 kG/M3 * Diameter - 65, 85, 90, 100mm- 1,304 kG/M3 * Diameter - 65, 85, 90, 100mm * Gramatur - Max. 1%* Gramatur - Max. 1%

Briquettes are an attractive alternative to pellets. There are manyBriquettes are an attractive alternative to pellets. There are manyadvantages in briquetting plant when making the comparison with theadvantages in briquetting plant when making the comparison with the

investment in a pellet plant. The advantages the following: Briquettes caninvestment in a pellet plant. The advantages the following: Briquettes canbe produced on a mechanical briquetting press from volumes of 225 kgbe produced on a mechanical briquetting press from volumes of 225 kgper hour up to 1.800 kg per hour. The mentioned production volumesper hour up to 1.800 kg per hour. The mentioned production volumesmakes it attractive to a larger number of investors to invest in their ownmakes it attractive to a larger number of investors to invest in their ownplant. The overall investment is considerably lower than a pellet plant, butplant. The overall investment is considerably lower than a pellet plant, but


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Project Sumary Center Biomass BrazilProject Sumary Center Biomass BrazilUtilization of biomass and wood chips or pellets in distributed power plants, both forheat generation and possibly for heat and power co-generation, feeding district heatingnetworks, represents a priority action with respect to the objectives of the International

energy policy, in terms of reduction of CO2 emissions, energy supply security, energyefficiency, environmental improvement at local level in highly polluted residential areasand social acceptability. Properly selected projects may represent the least costinvestment towards these objectives. Scope of the Project is the technical configurationof optimum models of energy conversion plants of biomass - wood chips or pelletsselected residual biomass, based on viable new technologies.

Information Nominee: City Imbituba, BrazilProject Title: Center Biomass BrazilCountry: BrazilNominating Institution: Brazil Biomass and Renewable Energy Brazil S.A.

Business sector: EnergyPublic/Private: PrivateProject description and objectives: The project involves the construction of biomassproduction facility in South Brazil, by International CMO Biomass.Transition impact: The project will have a significant transition Impact derived mainlfrom: supporting regional expansion business encouraging foreign direct investmentsinto South Brazil, skill transfer as well as demonstration effect of environmentally soundwood processing and bio-fuel industry (Pellet) in Brazil, promotion of sustainable foresmanagement standards and certification through market mechanisms in Brazil. Thproject will also contribute to the facilitation of more efficient use of wood resources.

Contract Exports Biomass Wood Chips 2008

Italy Wood Chips 350.000 /ton

Turky Wood Chips 300.000 /ton

China Wood Chips 250.000 /ton

Hong Kong Wood Chips 150.000 /ton

USA Wood Chips 216.000 /ton

Germany Wood Chips 240.000 /ton

Investment Project US$ 25 million

Investment Port US$ 3 million

High demand: Attend the external and internal demand. Seeks of partnerships for implant theproject: Strategic planning, technical capacity, know how and commercial contacts.Partners investors: Financial resources and strategic factors for boost the business.We provide direct investment and help in locating matching grants and investments for start-ups or expanding companies. Our funding supports promising technologies at the early stagesof development presenting too great a risk for private capital sources.Direct investments range from US$ 500,000 to US$ 25 million, and are targeted to researchand development projects where a clear pathway to commercialization can be shown.

Estimate of annual net profit: USD 177.2 millions.

500.000 metric/tons * $245 per ton = $122,500,000.00 + REC Credits and Tax Incentives

Major advantages:1. Reduced logistics costs.2. Favorable Public Opinion support for not exporting an Renewable Resource to a foreign country.3. Favorable Geopolitical support for making the market less dependent on oil from political unstable

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Wood Procurement issues: Similarly to its Brazil operations, the Company will berequired to adopt and implement sustainable wood procurement plan andprocedures that are in line with internationally recognised sustainable forestmanagement standards, ensuring that:

(i) the wood does not originate from statutory protected forests, forest areasincluded in nature conservation programmes or sites which have been notified bythe authorities to be excluded from felling;

(ii) the origin of the wood is monitored;

(iii) suppliers operate according to the principles of sustainable development, incompliance with the legislation currently in force and under the supervision of stateauthorities; and

(iv) the biodiversity and the functions of the forest ecosystem are maintained inaccordance with internationally and nationally approved principles.

The project provides an opportunity to further promote sustainable forestmanagement standards and certification through market mechanisms in Brazil. Theproject will also be promoting bio-fuel (wood chips or pellet) manufacturing industryand markets in Brazil.

City of Imbituba. The city of Imbituba (Santa Catarina, Brazil) offers favorableelements for a positive outcome and an important impact of the Project Center

Biomass Brazil, namely: a) Large availability of residual and virgin biomass; b)Technological know-how and experience in new technologies; c) Industrializationassociated with strong energy demand; d) Favorable conditions for the installationof Center Biomass Brazil.

The project focuses on the city of Imbituba in the southern Brazil state of SantCatarina and a population of 39,000 people accompanied by pronouncedenvironmental sensitivity, which offers several local factors providing a favourableround for a positive outcome and an important impact of the Project, namely: Thearea is typically industrial, having 20,000 people employed in the industry, out ofwhich 12.5 % work in the wood and furniture sector, that produces residual, mainly

contaminated biomass, with high energy content.

The administration of the port has been receiving a lot of investment. In the futurethe Brazilian government wishes to invest a lot of money to transform the port intoone of the most important ports in Brazil. The intense residential housing, combinedwith a rather extreme climate offers numerous homogeneous and delimited areasexhibiting favourable parameters for the implementation of district heating systems.

The virgin biomass is partly utilized as raw material for different products (compost,particle boards). The available biomass needs to be classified and selected and

properly utilized for energy production. The integration with biomass sources canimprove the efficiency and economy of the production and stimulate the completeexpansion of the system.


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Potential Impact Center BiomassPotential Impact Center BiomassBrazilBrazil

The environmental benefits of the use of renewable resources, in terms of reduction ofCO2 emissions (Kyoto objective) and of increased security of energy supply, are at the

base of the energetic policy of the Brazil. An environmental benefit at local level,related to improvement of the air quality, is due to take place as a result of theelimination of conventional heating boilers, of the selection of environment-friendlytechnologies and of the particular attention in the decisions relevant to plants location.

1. Introduction

Promoting a diversity of renewable energy generating resources in Santa Catarina isgood energy policy for a state that has an electricity system heavily dependent onhydropower and increasingly dependent on fossil fuels. Because some renewableenergy fuels are freely accessible and others are not subject to fossil fuel price swings,they help stabilize electric rates. They contribute to a healthy electric power

infrastructure. Similarly, developing a biofuels industry in Brazil will help reduce ourdependence on petroleum for transportation.

As importantly, developing the states renewable energy resources, relatedmanufacturing and research and development presents a huge economic opportunity,particularly in rural parts of the state where economic development can be mostchallenging. Investments stay in Brazil, creating jobs and growing a second crop forfarmers, ranchers and forest landowners. Finally, renewable energy is an investment inthe environment by displacing the use of fossil fuel generation and avoiding numerouspollutants and global warming gases.

The energy conversion projects from biomass can be classified as priority ones for the

object of a rational and efficient use of biomass in a Sustainable Energy System, bothat Brazil level, but their development is hindered by considerable barriers, derivingfrom the complexity of their numerous components, such as: Collection, transport andstorage system for biomass of different classes (virgin and residual). Energyconversion plant of moderate capacity, subject to new and strict regulatory rules withrespect to environmental impact.

Specifically, the impact of the Project can be broadly referred to several contents: a)Presentation of the legislative and regulations framework in a new and complex sectorsuch as biomass utilization, with reference to the specific prescriptions. b)

Rationalization of the biomass market and selection of the biomass which can beconveniently utilized, within the specific context of Sant Catarina. c) Identification ofefficient, proven and economic technologies for biomass transformation, and selectionof the optimum models in the framework of biomass availability and of heat demand.d) Example of territorial investigation and planning of district heating systems,presentation of methodologies and results in real conditions, in order to disseminatethe knowledge, identify opportunities in the area and stimulate the application insimilar areas. e) Reduction of the emissions and improvement of the environmentalimpact of the energy sector as a whole.f) Evaluation of the viability conditions for someactual cases, in terms of technical, environmental and economic aspects, singling outbenefits, limits, constraints and barriers.

The biomass utilization may provide the following impact with respect to standards: 1.Increase of the local market of biomass as a fuel. 2. Push towards a modernization ofthe Brazilian regulations relevant to the plants for combustion of fossil fuel, that even


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Santa Catarina has long been one of the nations Brazilian leaders in encouraging renewableenergy resources.

Among the benefits of renewable energy for the state: A net increase of 250 new jobs witheach $50 million investment in renewable energy resources Additions to the rural tax baseand opportunities for local economic development. Income diversification in rural areas,which helps preserve family farms and ranches. Using forest residues to produce energy can

improve forest health, reduce wildfire risk and fire suppression costs, and reduce overall smokeemissions from forestland burning. Clean transportation fuels can come from Santa Catarinafarm and forest products, instead of from out-of-state sources. Generating energy from wastegas at dairies, landfills and sewage treatment plants can reduce environmental liabilities andprovide another revenue source for businesses and communities. Renewable resources helpinsulate from volatile fossil-fuel prices. Using renewable energy resources reduces airpollution, thereby reducing health care costs and limiting the impact of likely stricter federalemission standards in the future. A healthy environment helps attract and retain businessesand is also very important to the tourist industry.

2. The Benefits of Renewable Energy Resources

Fossil fuels pose significant risks when considering the availability and price. Readily availableenergy at an affordable price is essential for the manufacturing, agricultural, transportation,retail, and indeed all sectors of Santa Catarina economy. It is prudent that we diversify ourinvestments and allocate a greater portion to renewable resources. By focusing our efforts onrenewable energy markets, Santa Catarina will better protect itself from the volatility of thewholesale electricity and natural gas markets. It is essential that we act now to lay thefoundation for accelerated renewable energy development that will sustain Santa Catarinaprogress. Developing renewable resources reduces major health risks through reduced air,land, and water pollution. Adverse effects of global warming on weather and climate can bemitigated by reduced CO2 emissions.

Economic Development and Job Creation. Santa Catarina expect their basic needs to be met.They expect the State of Santa Catarina to plan for and develop an environment that producessocial and economic benefits that meet current and future needs, while preserving andrestoring the health of the natural environment. Investments in renewable energy result in anet increase in jobs. For every $50 million in investments in renewable energy, about 250 fulltime equivalent jobs are created.

3. Goals and Initiatives

The Plans goal is to encourage and accelerate the sustainable production of energy fromrenewable sources, stimulate economic development, particularly in rural parts of the state,

and improve the environmental future of the state. The Plan intends to demonstrate a varietyof technologies for tapping renewable resources, and to help remove barriers to renewableresource development.

4. Biomass

Currently, there are biomass combustion boilers at more than industrial sites in Santa Catarina.These boilers supply heat and energy for industrial processes. New biomass energy marketsmay provide a way of disposing of otherwise problematic forest biomass residues from timberharvests, stand improvement activities, fuels treatments, and thinning in a cost-effectivemanner. Agricultural and urban biomass wastes (extracted from

municipal solid wastes) can also be utilized as fuel for energy facilities.

The lack of certainty in biomass outputs and the high cost of gathering and transporting forestand other biomass to an energy conversion facility continue to be barriers to economicbiomass energy development. However, investments in forest and other biomass conversion to


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Actions:

The Investement Renewable Energy and Brazil Biomass and Renewable Energy Company willconsider to:

Determine financial support for forest treatment projects is needed to move biomassfeedstock from the forest to renewable energy plant sites. Help the formation of partnerships between private companies and consumer owned utilities

to develop energy systems for local communities. Support efforts to develop integrated bio-refineries that produce liquid fuels, highvaluechemicals and materials, and electric power within the same facility. Encourage the development and utilization of small energy efficient biomass heating andelectrical systems for heating and providing power to institutions, state offices, schools, etc.,especially in rural Santa Catarina. Help identify and address barriers to securing stable, long-term biomass supplies fromforestlands. Promote greater public awareness of the primary and secondary benefits of biomass energyproduction. Support efforts to develop Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) to remove the biomass from

municipal solid waste and convert the biomass into fuel. Investigate the feasibility and desirability of a biomass Emission Reduction Credit(ERC)initiative to encourage development of a private market for trading of Biomass ERCs.

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Equipment and Machines that must WithEquipment and Machines that must WithInvestmentInvestment

The DPC drum chipper is a machine especially designed to process fibrous bark, as well as woodresidues, which are usually mixed with this kind of material. The machine mainly differs in its innovativeconstruction characteristics, allowing the absorption of a very irregular volume of material, chipping itwith high efficiency and productivity rates. The equipment does not offer any resistance to the materialinfeed thanks to the big compacting roll, that guarantee a continuous operation and a complete directedmaterial feed to the shredding process.

Exclusive feeding system with a variable height infeed section, allowing great volume absorption;Modern and simple conception which feature standard component operation and maintenance easiness;Anti-wearing protection at the high wearing areas - guaranteeing longer durability; Knives and counter-knife system designed to allow fast changes, avoiding adjustments needs; High mechanical availability;Complete Service Support through a technician team; High performance through planned training andafter-sale service.

The material to be processed (1) is introduced in the machine through the in-feed belt (2) through thelower conveyor rolls system (3) and teethed upper compactor roll (4), bringing the materials to theentrance of the machine until the rotor (5). The articulation of the "hood" of the compactor roll aroundits shaft allows the opening of the in-feed section, that varies according to the volume of material to beprocessed (into the equipment technical limits). Through the action of the conveyor rolls, in group of the

compactor roll, the material is forced against the rotor, being cut in regular length by the knives (6) andfirst counter-knife (7) to be then classified by the screen (8) and discharged, in the shape of chips. Thechip that eventually, were chipped with size bigger than the standard of the machine will be re-chippedby the second counter-knife (9) until to reach the acceptable size. The working system above describedis flexible, allowing a control of the size of the final product processed, through the alteration in thevariable such as, rotor rotation, number of knives, in-feed speed and screen sieve size. The rotor "hood"(10) and the compactor roll (11) can be easily moved. When they are opened obrigatorily are brakedmechanically and are arranged of antidive hydraulic system ara additional safety. Knife fixation systemby clamps (12) and screws, without the utility of wedges and hydraulic "dispositives".

RotorExtremely sturdy and designed to minimize superficial wear. Dynamically balanced and fixed tothe shaft through an expanding ring system. Over dimensioned clamps and bolts guarantee the knives

stability. Replaceable wear plates increase the rotor life and bring the rotor back to original conditionsensuring the correct contact surface for the knife, assuring the machine safety and high performance.

Second Counter-Knife Fastened to the main machine frame, guarantee more stability during the re-chipping process. Screen Sturdy and properly selected for each material type. Guarantees the desiredsize chipped material.First Counter-Knife With four usable and resharpening edges for re-sharpening. Easy to remove allows

fast changes and quick checking. Divided comb, with interchangeable counter-knife clamp.Disc Brake (optional) Hydraulically activated, enables the rotor to reach a complete stop in 30seconds, reducing considerably the knife changes time and gives additional safety feature in case of anemergency shut down.Safety. Several items guarantee equipment safe operation: Mechanical devices for hoods, bearings,rotor and counter-knife lockin . Electrical sensors to avoid involuntar start of the machine. H draulic

Chip Processing DPM forest chipper was developed to chip whole trees, wood edges, branches androots, for biomass purposes. After processing, the chips are blown into a bucket located at the chipperback side. When the bucket is full, chips are thrown onto a truck to be transported to the finaldestination. The chipping process results in a significant volume reduction, making those initiallyunattractive materials highly profitable.

Productivity. The chipper is pulled by a farm tractor and driven by its power take-off. The DPM chippercan work continuously due to construtive figures, regardless of whether the tractor is moving orstationary. Allied to this advantage, the chipper in-feed system generates a high yielding for thismachine type.

Durability. Due to an extremely sturdy and flexible construction (double welded beams), a long life

time is obtained for this equipment. No extra care with forest roads is necessary, as the machine is ableto easily adapt to the field unevenness. The chipper is optionally supplied with a hydraulic brake systemand a hydraulic auxiliary compacting system located at the forced in-feed. The machine can be suppliedeither with or without bucket.

Drum Chipper

Drum Chipper series are extremely simple machines with updated constructive characteristics, in orderto considerably increase efficiency and durability. The machines were projected after observing and useseveral machines in operation. Considering that drum chippers are an equipment initially used in

countries of essentially tropical woods, they were properly projected and the experience proved to be amachine with a very long durability, high versatility and low maintenance.

1 - Rotor2 - Second Counter-knife3 - Rotor4 - Knife Fixing Clamp5 - Knife6 - Rotor Fixing Rings Set

7 - Rolls Hood8 - Conveyor Roll9 - Roll Hooding Articulation10 - Screen11 - Counter-Knife System12 - Lower Comb

13 - Accelerating Roll14 - Belt Conveyor Roll15 - Feeding Belt16 - Return Roller

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Sturdy machine, of simple conception and highly durability. Equipment with efficientdebarking and great productivity. Conversion possibility from mobile machine (interchangeablechassis) into fixed.

Feeding In-feed and outlet tables optimizes the feeding operation and log outlet Towed by farmingtractor with feeding crane and driven by the tractors P.T.O. mechanism. Diesel motor can be supplied asan option.

VersatilityThe in-feed and outlet tables are articulated in order to make machine transportation easier.Optional: hydraulically operated articulation for tables and longer infeed tables for logs up to 6 m length.

Fast and free access to the many components of the machine. The only transmission used for themachine comes from the tractor drive (P.T.O.).

V-Shape RollsTwo roll at, the in-feed and the out-feed and, enable the logs to centre and avoid logs from rotating and

getting out of line, while being fed through the machine.RotorThe rotor and bearing is manufactured exclusively includes internal lubrication by mineral grease,avoiding contamination to the environment.

Knives Pressure System Debarking arms adjustable pressure system of the debarking arms bysprings with additional help from centrifugal force enables the machine to work with any log diameterwithout further adjustment.

Production Sheet

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Tables

Original design, manufactured in structural steel, the in-feed is the key to the automatization ofchipping lines, receiving logs from various lenght and diameter. Logs are fed in through a cleftconveyor, driven by a variable speed motor, allowing speed variation according to the volumeto be processed.

Flat construction with very resistant profiles, supplied with chains to transport the logs,activated by a variable speed gear motor that allows continuous in-feed and high productivity.

Optionally, a waste collecting system can be supplied, in order to eliminate the manualcleaning operation.

An extremely important equipment in the process that guarantees the individual log in-feed atthe debarker. Hydraulically activated, feeds the debarker through a totally automatic pulsatingmovement that pratically eliminates multiple log in-feed possibility. Photoelectric sensorsoptimize the process, providing a continuous and effective operation. A belt or chain conveyorindividually receives the logs, directing them to the debarker.

Transport Systems

The log conveyor is constructed in different stages, being the first an impact zone with slidingbars or coated rolls, with rubber rings. The logs are conveyed by a high resistant belt to thechipper, passing through a high-pressure log washer. The conveyor has metallic side walls,sprocket rolls and electrical safety switches. Optionally, a metal detector can be installed in anon-metallic zone.

Projected to classify logs in different diameters and/or lengths, the log classifier is built in amodular concept, according to the needed box quantity for each installation. Featuring a sturdymetallic structure, built with tubular profiles, supports a chain conveyor that forewards the logsto the respective boxes, where they are stored by pneumatically activated deviators.The barkis collected by a belt conveyor that transports it to a silo, pile or container. A re-chipper may beadded to the system, to chip the bark to any desired size, for other purposes (substracte orfuel).

Chips are transported between the screen and the pile or silo following international standards.Belts, screw or pneumatic systems with distinct configurations and applications guarantee thechi transfer at low cost and hi h roductivit . Our a lication en ineerin throu h a technical


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Log chipping yard is projected to process logs in order to produce chips that meet thestandards of the pulp industry standards. The logs are received on appropriate in-feed tablesthat direct them to the chipper to be processed and later on.

After that, they are classified and transported up to a pile or a silo. One person controls thewhole operation through computerized panel directly from a control cabin, where the process isfollowed by a closed TV system.


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Log Debarking and Classifying System

Log debarking and classifying system is composed by equipment especially projected to receive, debarkand properly classify logs that come from the forest in diameters and/or lenghts, according to anyfurther process (sawmill, veneer, pulp, particle board, MDF and others).

The system can be manufactured to accept different log lengths and diameters, according to the end-user needs. Logs are unloaded onto a flat table that feeds them to the log unitizing table, whichguarantees the individual debarking operation.

Improper logs are rejected before getting into the debarker. After debarking, the logs are classified indifferent storing boxes or directed to the sawmill in-feed conveyors. Sturdy equipment, designed forextremely severe conditions, features an excellent performance, high productivity a

nd operating availability rate.

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Reducing reliance on fuel will help to slow down the effects and will help to adaptbetter to changes in the future.1. According to a report by the Department of Energy, stringent targets to reducefossil-fuel emissions in the US will cause energy-intensive industries, including steel,iron, chemical, rubber and plastic, to flee from the developed countries toundeveloped countries, taking with them hundreds of thousands of jobs.

2. Carbon taxes will cause relatively large income losses in the poorest one-fifth ofthe population. The poor, because they spend a greater proportion of their income on

necessities, would have few ways to cut back to compensate for higher living costs.

3. Stabilizing emissions at 1990 levels by 2010 would reduce the growth of US percapita income by 5% per year.

4. Senior citizens on fixed incomes would find their energy costs escalating and theirincome dwindling.

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