Barlinek Inwestycje has a pellet-riddled future

If the requisite quantity of energy from such sources were not supplied, the power producers would have to pay zl.240 for every megawatt-hour. Currently the most profitable renewable energy source is the production of energy from biomass, thus power stations are fighting for it. Barlinek Inwestycje, a subsidiary of floorboard-manufacturer Barlinek, announced a few days ago that it will invest zl.28 million in a new pellet (compressed biomass) production line. Its production of biofuel will increase from 50,000 to 100,000 tonnes per year and will bring an additional zl.12 million net profit for the company. Interest is strong and the price of pellets has increased by 50% this year, therefore the company has also decided to build new plants for its company in Ukraine. (Rzeczpospolita, December 9-10, p.B1) M.M.