Swan River, Manitoba

Feedstock quantities are expressed in oven-dry tons per year (odt/yr), while feedstock costs are expressed in CAD ($). Maximum transport distance is based on a 120-km driving distance from the center point (Swan River, MB).

BDO Zone Assets:

• Access to 50,000 odt/yr of wood fibre
• Over a decade of forest residue supply chain experience
• Supply assurances under long-term offtake agreement
• New bio-projects located in the vicinity of the Town of Swan River would have major locational advantages relative to existing competitors
• No additional investments required in feedstock logistics, infrastructure, or workforce

BDO Zone Liabilities:

• Only one potential supplier of sawmill residues located in the vicinity of Swan River
• Long-term timber supply uncertainty stemming from licensing issues
• Active public opposition to forest industry in the form of legal disputes and environmental NGO initiatives