What do you mean about 10km raw material collecting referring to site selection of pellet factory?

• Q: What do you mean about 10km raw materials collecting? And could you please talk about the transportation cost of wood pellets and the site selection of pellet production factory?

Wood Pellet Making Factory

A: 10km refers to raw material transport distance. 10km raw material collecting means you are suggested to collect raw materials within the area of 10km. Within this distance, the freight charges might be affordable. If your materials for pelletizing are too far, the share of freight charges will be enlarged. And it is not cost-effective to collect the raw materials. The “10km” is calculated assuming that the transportation is by car or tractor.

Final Wood Pellets

As for the transportation of final wood pellets, there is nothing to worry about. It is very safe and easy as coal transport. All you have to pay attention is to protect the pellets from moisture. Comparing with call, the transportation cost is slightly higher. But it is much cheaper than oil transportation and it is much safer.

In conclusion, the principle of site selection is nearby raw material, sufficient power supply and easy transportation.