Deidra L. Jackson will be responsible for leading the corporate affairs strategy and stakeholder engagement across the region, including government relations, media, industry partnerships, and community outreach.
Biofuel
Facility will compress wood residues into dense bales for bioenergy, animal bedding and fiber industries.
The plant will convert over 90% of wood residues — bark, shavings, branches, tops and recycled wood — into energy for both heat and electricity.
Exports of wood chips from Vietnam to Japan grew 25%.
Exports of wood chips from the U.S. grew 10%.
Price for softwood wood chips imported to Turkey lost 11%.
Imports of wood chips to Japan expanded 6%.
The project’s final investment decision is expected in 2026, with commercial production for the first factory stage set to begin in 2028. The project is intended to be implemented in three phases, each valued at approximately Euro 300 million.
With a degree in Chemistry with a specialisation in Industrial Chemistry, José Antonio Agüera brings a broad and solid background in the management of industrial plants, especially in the refining, chemical and energy sectors.
Price for wood chips exported from Australia to China rose 4%.
Imports of wood chips to China contracted 14%.
Price for wood chips imported to the United Kingdom decreased 44%.
Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.4% before seasonal adjustment.
Price for softwood wood chips imported to Turkey grew 11%.
Imports of wood chips to Japan downed 0.5%.
Exports of wood chips from Thailand grew 22%.
Price for wood chips exported from Vietnam to China rose 3%.
Price for wood chips imported to China gained 3%.
Price for wood chips exported from Chile increased 12%.
Exports of wood chips from the U.S. contracted 22%.