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SPECIAL PURPOSE COMPANY BRAZIL BIOMASS WOOD CHIPS AND ENERGY

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SPE Wood Chips Biomass BrazilSPE Wood Chips Biomass BrazilBrazil Biomass and Renewable EnergyBrazil Biomass and Renewable Energy

570, Candido Hartmann, 24 - 243570, Candido Hartmann, 24 - 243Champagnat Curitiba  Paraná  Phone 55 41 33352284Champagnat Curitiba  Paraná  Phone 55 41 33352284

55 41 88630864 Skype  celso.marcelo.de.oliveira55 41 88630864 Skype  celso.marcelo.de.oliveira     URL:http://www.internationalrenewablesenergy.comURL:http://www.internationalrenewablesenergy.com

E-mail Brasil: info@internationalrenewablesenergy.comE-mail Brasil: info@internationalrenewablesenergy.com

SPE Wood Chips Biomass BrazilSPE Wood Chips Biomass BrazilBrazil Biomass and Renewable EnergyBrazil Biomass and Renewable Energy

570, Candido Hartmann, 24 - 243570, Candido Hartmann, 24 - 243Champagnat Curitiba  Paraná  Phone 55 41 33352284Champagnat Curitiba  Paraná  Phone 55 41 33352284

55 41 88630864 Skype  celso.marcelo.de.oliveira55 41 88630864 Skype  celso.marcelo.de.oliveira     URL:http://www.internationalrenewablesenergy.comURL:http://www.internationalrenewablesenergy.com

E-mail Brasil: info@internationalrenewablesenergy.comE-mail Brasil: info@internationalrenewablesenergy.com

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BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. The Company Wood ChipsThe Company Wood Chips

Brazil Biomass Export Wood Chips Brazil Biomass Export Wood Chips an society is limited to specific purpose of production, an society is limited to specific purpose of production, industrialization and export of Wood Chips and the development of projects with the use of forest industrialization and export of Wood Chips and the development of projects with the use of forest residues for co-generation of energy associated with a plant to be installed in Santa Catarina. The residues for co-generation of energy associated with a plant to be installed in Santa Catarina. The administration of the company shall be held and presided CEO Celso Marcelo de Oliveira Managing administration of the company shall be held and presided CEO Celso Marcelo de Oliveira Managing Director of International CMO Exports Biomass and Wood Chips and Brazil Biomass and Renewable Director of International CMO Exports Biomass and Wood Chips and Brazil Biomass and Renewable Energy S.A.Energy S.A.

VISION OF THE COMPANYVISION OF THE COMPANY. Company Exports Wood Chips and Pellets. Energy solutions based on biomass and . Company Exports Wood Chips and Pellets. Energy solutions based on biomass and bio-fuels cleaner and renewable for large national and international companies, in order to mitigate the impact that bio-fuels cleaner and renewable for large national and international companies, in order to mitigate the impact that their activities have on the environment by reducing emission of greenhouse gases, generating earnings in its their activities have on the environment by reducing emission of greenhouse gases, generating earnings in its financial account of energy and the sale of carbon credits, and provide its energy independence not getting the financial account of energy and the sale of carbon credits, and provide its energy independence not getting the mercy of the oil market. mercy of the oil market.

BUSINESS MISSION.BUSINESS MISSION. The SPE Wood Chips Santa Catarina and Brazil Biomass and Renewable Energy Exports The SPE Wood Chips Santa Catarina and Brazil Biomass and Renewable Energy Exports Wood Chips mission is to exports wood chips and cooperate in the development of projects through sustainable Wood Chips mission is to exports wood chips and cooperate in the development of projects through sustainable solutions to waste management for a renewable energy and energy efficiency by biomass. solutions to waste management for a renewable energy and energy efficiency by biomass.

BRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY.BRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY. In 2008 the group was with the Portuguese NorteGás SRL In 2008 the group was with the Portuguese NorteGás SRL European energy company which develops special projects for biomass and renewable energy in Europe. Directed European energy company which develops special projects for biomass and renewable energy in Europe. Directed by entrepreneur Celso Marcelo de Oliveira, regarded author of 44 books published in Brazil and Europe. In the same by entrepreneur Celso Marcelo de Oliveira, regarded author of 44 books published in Brazil and Europe. In the same year was formed with the Engineering Corporation and the Biomass and Renewable Energy Brazil SA The Managing year was formed with the Engineering Corporation and the Biomass and Renewable Energy Brazil SA The Managing Director Celso Marcelo de Oliveira.Director Celso Marcelo de Oliveira.

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP.INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP. In Brazil remains an important institutional partnership with the National In Brazil remains an important institutional partnership with the National

Network of biomass in Portugal with the Portuguese Society of Energy, with EUBIA in Europe and the United States Network of biomass in Portugal with the Portuguese Society of Energy, with EUBIA in Europe and the United States

with American Renewable Energy. We maintain a technical exchange with the Renewable Energy and Energy with American Renewable Energy. We maintain a technical exchange with the Renewable Energy and Energy

Efficiency Partnership * Accelerating the Deployment of Renewable Energy Technologies: Regional Report from the Efficiency Partnership * Accelerating the Deployment of Renewable Energy Technologies: Regional Report from the

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership * The World Bank Group - Accelerating Clean Energy Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership * The World Bank Group - Accelerating Clean Energy

Technology Innovation Pellet Fuels Institute * * Biomass Heating Fuels : Low Hanging Fruit for Carbon Emissions Technology Innovation Pellet Fuels Institute * * Biomass Heating Fuels : Low Hanging Fruit for Carbon Emissions

and Energy Independence * Renewable Energy: Electricity and Biofuels in Latin America and the Caribbean * and Energy Independence * Renewable Energy: Electricity and Biofuels in Latin America and the Caribbean *

Natural Resources Canada - An Overview of Renewable Energy Industry Canada's National Renewable Energy Natural Resources Canada - An Overview of Renewable Energy Industry Canada's National Renewable Energy

Laboratory * International Renewable Energy Alliance International Energy Agency Innovative Approaches to the Laboratory * International Renewable Energy Alliance International Energy Agency Innovative Approaches to the

Renewable Electricity System Integration of Global Bioenergy Partnership * German Renewable Energy Federation Renewable Electricity System Integration of Global Bioenergy Partnership * German Renewable Energy Federation

European Renewable Energy Council - Renewable energy policy in Europe - 20% by 2020 * New Energy Future European Renewable Energy Council - Renewable energy policy in Europe - 20% by 2020 * New Energy Future

Coalition Alliances for a New Energy Future * Business Council for Sustainable Energy - Industry Perspectives on Coalition Alliances for a New Energy Future * Business Council for Sustainable Energy - Industry Perspectives on

How the Carbon Market Can Promote Deployment of Clean Energy Technologies.How the Carbon Market Can Promote Deployment of Clean Energy Technologies.

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BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Board of DirectorsBoard of Directors

BRASIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY S. A.BRASIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY S. A.

EXPORTS BIOMASS AND WOOD CHIPS BRAZIL EXPORTS BIOMASS AND WOOD CHIPS BRAZIL

President CEO Dr. President CEO Dr. Celso Marcelo de OliveiraCelso Marcelo de Oliveira

Director Director Engineering Enga. Engineering Enga. Melissa Harris CarelliMelissa Harris Carelli

LawerLawer Dra. Dra. Maria Denise Martins de OliveiraMaria Denise Martins de Oliveira

Department Chartering & Shipping – Germany – Department Chartering & Shipping – Germany – Ino Krueguer Ino Krueguer

Division of Business Rio Grande do Sul Division of Business Rio Grande do Sul Jeferson BastosJeferson Bastos

Division of Business São Paulo Division of Business São Paulo Douglas Pinheiro Douglas Pinheiro

SPE WOOD CHIPS SANTA CATARINA MEMBERS SPE WOOD CHIPS SANTA CATARINA MEMBERS

INTERNATIONAL CMO EXPORTS BIOMASS AND WOOD CHIPSINTERNATIONAL CMO EXPORTS BIOMASS AND WOOD CHIPSBRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A.BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A.OCEANWIDE TRADING AND SHIPPING SERVICES GMBHOCEANWIDE TRADING AND SHIPPING SERVICES GMBHPARTNER IMPORTAÇÃO E EXPORTAÇÃO LTDAPARTNER IMPORTAÇÃO E EXPORTAÇÃO LTDAILP IMBITUBA LOGÍSTICA PORTUÁRIA LTDAILP IMBITUBA LOGÍSTICA PORTUÁRIA LTDAALTERNATIVA OPERAÇÕES FLORESTAIS LTDAALTERNATIVA OPERAÇÕES FLORESTAIS LTDAMEXP ASSESSORIA EMPRESARIAL E LOGÍSTICA LTDAMEXP ASSESSORIA EMPRESARIAL E LOGÍSTICA LTDAPIANKA ENGENHARIA DE CORROSÃO LTDAPIANKA ENGENHARIA DE CORROSÃO LTDANEOTRANS AGENCIAMENTO E REPRESENTAÇÕES LTDANEOTRANS AGENCIAMENTO E REPRESENTAÇÕES LTDAPROBRAZ COMPANY LTDAPROBRAZ COMPANY LTDALM BRASIL LOGÍSTICA LTDALM BRASIL LOGÍSTICA LTDAFUMIDEX E DEDETIZAÇÃO LTDAFUMIDEX E DEDETIZAÇÃO LTDAPIER LOGÍSTICA EM IMPORTAÇÃO E EXPORTAÇÃO LTDAPIER LOGÍSTICA EM IMPORTAÇÃO E EXPORTAÇÃO LTDA

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BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Brasil BiomassBrasil Biomass

Biomass energy supports the agricultural and forest industries. The main biomass feedstocks for power are Biomass energy supports the agricultural and forest industries. The main biomass feedstocks for power are paper mill refuse, lumber mill scrap, forest clearance, the debris from tree pruning, etc. Also, cleaning and paper mill refuse, lumber mill scrap, forest clearance, the debris 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 clearing forest reduces the risk of forest fires. Under 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 carbon electricity from biomass does 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.

A renewable, sustainable resource. A positive impact in moderating global climate change (burn cleanly with A renewable, sustainable resource. A positive impact in moderating global climate change (burn cleanly with low sulfur emissions) . Favorable policies support biomass power generation. Biomass one of the few renewable low sulfur emissions) . Favorable policies support biomass power generation. Biomass one of the few renewable technologies that can provide competitively priced electricity today. Most biomass power generation plants technologies that can provide competitively priced electricity today. Most biomass power generation plants utilize the same technology with coal fired power plants. Cost of power generation from biomass on a utilize the same technology with coal fired power plants. Cost of power generation from biomass on a decreasing trajectory mainly due to improvements in the technology.decreasing trajectory mainly due to improvements in the technology.

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BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Inspection and Certification Alex Stewart BrazilInspection and Certification Alex Stewart Brazil

Alext Stewart Brazil will make the inspection and certification of eucalyptus wood chips in the world our plant in Alext Stewart Brazil will make the inspection and certification of eucalyptus wood chips in the world our plant in Santa Catarina giving a full guarantee of our products. We are quality Alex Stewart driven and are approved by, or Santa Catarina giving a full guarantee of our products. We are quality Alex Stewart driven and are approved by, or are members of, the following organisations: BIR: Bureau of International Recycling BMRA: Superintendent are members of, the following organisations: BIR: Bureau of International Recycling BMRA: Superintendent Members of the British Metals Recycling Association COMEX: Commodity Exchange in New York IFIA: International Members of the British Metals Recycling Association COMEX: Commodity Exchange in New York IFIA: International Federation of Inspection Agencies IMOA: International Molybdenum Association IPMI: International Precious Metals Federation of Inspection Agencies IMOA: International Molybdenum Association IPMI: International Precious Metals Institute ISRI: Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc ITIA: International Tungsten Industry Association LBMA: Institute ISRI: Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc ITIA: International Tungsten Industry Association LBMA: Associate Member of London Bullion Market Association. Authorised to undertake the proactive monitoring of gold Associate Member of London Bullion Market Association. Authorised to undertake the proactive monitoring of gold and silver refiners on the LBMA Good Delivery list. LME: London Metal Exchange MMTA: Minor Metals Traders and silver refiners on the LBMA Good Delivery list. LME: London Metal Exchange MMTA: Minor Metals Traders Association NYMEX: New York Mercantile Exchange TIC: Tantalum-Niobium International Study Centre We have also Association NYMEX: New York Mercantile Exchange TIC: Tantalum-Niobium International Study Centre We have also been accredited by ISOQAR Ltd to the following Quality Management System standards: ISO 9001:2000. Alex been accredited by ISOQAR Ltd to the following Quality Management System standards: ISO 9001:2000. Alex Stewart  provide highly specialized Collateral Management Agreements and Warrants services in Brazil . Alex Stewart  provide highly specialized Collateral Management Agreements and Warrants services in Brazil . Alex Stewart Brazil Armazens Gerais coordinates its CMA/Warrants operations from Imbituba, Santa Catarina Brazil. Core Stewart Brazil Armazens Gerais coordinates its CMA/Warrants operations from Imbituba, Santa Catarina Brazil. Core business services range from full auditing of wood chips produce and also working closely with producers to provide business services range from full auditing of wood chips produce and also working closely with producers to provide monitoring, classification, weigh-bridge control, warehouse storage and produce insurance.monitoring, classification, weigh-bridge control, warehouse storage and produce insurance. Analytical Alex Stewart Brazil Service Wood Chips:Analytical Alex Stewart Brazil Service Wood Chips: Moisture Impurities Unsaponifiable matter Density  Moisture Impurities Unsaponifiable matter Density  Inspection Service Alex Stewart Brazil:Inspection Service Alex Stewart Brazil: Quality control Quantity verification / ullage survey Supervision of Quality control Quantity verification / ullage survey Supervision of loading and/or discharge Sampling Land tank inspection Ship tank inspection Supervision of transfer to transport  loading and/or discharge Sampling Land tank inspection Ship tank inspection Supervision of transfer to transport  Laboratory analysis Wood Chips Certification Wood Chips Consultancy Alex Stewart for Brazil Biomass and Laboratory analysis Wood Chips Certification Wood Chips Consultancy Alex Stewart for Brazil Biomass and International CMO. International CMO. Wood Chips Brazil monitoringWood Chips Brazil monitoring - Full technical consultation and advice including storage and transportation - Full technical consultation and advice including storage and transportation logistics from warehouse to ship side, GAFTA or FOSFA approved loading and discharge supervIsion and inspection logistics from warehouse to ship side, GAFTA or FOSFA approved loading and discharge supervIsion and inspection for end buyers. Stock monitoring Wood Chips quantity will be logged into a stock book, daily release quantity will for end buyers. Stock monitoring Wood Chips quantity will be logged into a stock book, daily release quantity will be verified against the release note and the stock book. Reports and updates will be sent by email to the relevant be verified against the release note and the stock book. Reports and updates will be sent by email to the relevant parties on the next working day.   Warehouse security Wood Chips Brazil– padlocks installed on every door of the parties on the next working day.   Warehouse security Wood Chips Brazil– padlocks installed on every door of the warehouse that will be attended by minimum of 1 inspector 24 hours/day. Only authorized personnel shall enter warehouse that will be attended by minimum of 1 inspector 24 hours/day. Only authorized personnel shall enter the warehouse. the warehouse. Goods releaseGoods release – will be upon official written instruction from Alex Stewart and with written approval of – will be upon official written instruction from Alex Stewart and with written approval of receiver/creditor through an official release order. We will also monitor release and ensure safe passage of goods receiver/creditor through an official release order. We will also monitor release and ensure safe passage of goods from CMA cargo to Non CMA Cargo bybulk delivery. At load port Imbituba, SC– Upon the official signing of legal from CMA cargo to Non CMA Cargo bybulk delivery. At load port Imbituba, SC– Upon the official signing of legal collateral management agreements between the creditor and depositor and any appointment of Alex Stewart collateral management agreements between the creditor and depositor and any appointment of Alex Stewart inspector to certify loading supervision and cargo quantity and quality, the cargo is under due care of creditor and inspector to certify loading supervision and cargo quantity and quality, the cargo is under due care of creditor and depositor.  At discharge – Alex Stewart will carry out the inspection to determine the Bill of Lading and the quantity depositor.  At discharge – Alex Stewart will carry out the inspection to determine the Bill of Lading and the quantity at load port.at load port.CMA pledge –CMA pledge – upon completion of discharge operations, Alex Stewart would pledge the CMA quantity based on upon completion of discharge operations, Alex Stewart would pledge the CMA quantity based on actual weight figures and would take full effect by the issue a non-negotiable warehouse receipt endorsed by an actual weight figures and would take full effect by the issue a non-negotiable warehouse receipt endorsed by an authorized signatory in favour of the receiver.authorized signatory in favour of the receiver.

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BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Inspection Alex Stewart Raw Biomass EucalyptusInspection Alex Stewart Raw Biomass Eucalyptus

Much of the raw materials SPE Wood Chips SC we use for biomass comes from certified forests. FSC Much of the raw materials SPE Wood Chips SC we use for biomass comes from certified forests. FSC promotes forest sustainability by evaluating the company’s forest management practices considering promotes forest sustainability by evaluating the company’s forest management practices considering economic viability, ecological integrity and social justice.economic viability, ecological integrity and social justice.

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BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Inspection Alex Stewart ProductionInspection Alex Stewart Production

Alex Stewart is an international company contracted by the SPE Wood Chips SC to act in auditing Alex Stewart is an international company contracted by the SPE Wood Chips SC to act in auditing services for the production, inspection, sampling and assaying of eucalyptus and pine wood chips Brazil services for the production, inspection, sampling and assaying of eucalyptus and pine wood chips Brazil and exports. Laboratories are ISO 9002 certified by Lloyds Quality Assurance Limited and the company and exports. Laboratories are ISO 9002 certified by Lloyds Quality Assurance Limited and the company is a member of various prestigious international inspection and testing associations.is a member of various prestigious international inspection and testing associations.

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BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A.

Premium Wood Chips Paper Eucalyptus Brasil . The analyses had been doing at the Energy Laboratory. For the determination of the moisture content,  the stoichiometric method was used. The results are presented in the green base. The granulometry was   determined by Method developed   in   the   Energy Laboratory. Ash in wood was determinated by TAPPI T211 Standard and gross and net calorific value by DIN 51900 Standard. Moisture content, ash, gross calorific value and net calorific value in wood. Moisture content 30%

Premium Wood Chips Paper Pinus BrasilPremium Wood Chips Paper Pinus Brasil

Premium Wood ChipsPremium Wood Chips

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BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Technical Specification Premium Wood ChipsTechnical Specification Premium Wood Chips

Wood Species Eucalyptus or Pinus

Place of Origin Brazil

Quality certification Alex Stewart test report or FSC Wood

Dimensions of Wood Chips

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

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

Calorific Power 4.847 Kcal/Kg

TECHNICIAN REPORT ENERGY ANALYSIS OF WOODCHIPS      

The analyses had been doing at the Energy Laboratory. For   the   determination   of   the   moisture   content,   the stoichiometric method was used. The results are presented in the green base. The   granulometry   was   determined   by   method   developed   in   the   Energy Laboratory. Ash in wood was determinated by TAPPI T211 Standard and gross and net calorific value by DIN 51900 Standard.Moisture content, ash, gross calorific value and net calorific value in wood. Moisture content 35% Ash wood 0,35 % Gross calorific value 4847The ideal moisture content is equal or lesser that 30% and greaters that 60% are undesirable. The ash content is low, compatible with the usual values of the 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 greater that 1200 kcal/kg to have satisfactory performance in burners with grate. 97,24% of material have chips dimensions.Materials for use in burners with grate system must have lesser percentage 30%

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

P H Approx. 5,7%

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

Chemical Composition

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

Extractives Approx. 11,0%

Lignin Approx. 25,8%

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BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Technical Specification Premium Wood ChipsTechnical Specification Premium Wood Chips

Polvoses Approx. 16,3%

Cellulose 86,4% Pulping de Kraft

Volatiles Approx. 13%

Volatile Matter 70.55 % to 84.96

Fixed Carbon 12.06 to 14.52

Ash content Total Ash Content

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

Bark more than 1.0 %

Moisture Content 35% max        

Minimum Btu ‘/lb 5,500 (HHV)

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

Sand Maximum 0,1%

The Premium Wood Chips Brazil is produced within the techniques of The European Committee for The Premium Wood Chips Brazil is produced within the techniques of The European Committee for Standardization, CEN (TC335). Our product is within the technical specifications being developed deal Standardization, CEN (TC335). Our product is within the technical specifications being developed deal with classification and specification (CEN / TS 14961) and quality assurance for solid biofuels (CEN / with classification and specification (CEN / TS 14961) and quality assurance for solid biofuels (CEN / TS 15234).TS 15234).

Normative specifications for wood chips: Origin - Particle size (P16/P45/P63/P100) - Moisture content Normative specifications for wood chips: Origin - Particle size (P16/P45/P63/P100) - Moisture content (M20/M30/M40/M55/M65) - Ash content (A0.7/A1.5/A3.0/A6.0/A10.0)(M20/M30/M40/M55/M65) - Ash content (A0.7/A1.5/A3.0/A6.0/A10.0)

Normative specifications for chemically handled wood or used wood: Nitrogen (N0.5/N1.0/N3.0/N3.0+)Normative specifications for chemically handled wood or used wood: Nitrogen (N0.5/N1.0/N3.0/N3.0+)

Informative specifications for wood chips include: Net energy content (lower heating value (LHV)) as MJ/kg or Informative specifications for wood chips include: Net energy content (lower heating value (LHV)) as MJ/kg or kWh/m3 loose - Bulk density in kg/m3 loose - Chlorine content (Cl0.03/Cl0.07/Cl0.10/Cl0.10+) - Nitrogen kWh/m3 loose - Bulk density in kg/m3 loose - Chlorine content (Cl0.03/Cl0.07/Cl0.10/Cl0.10+) - Nitrogen (N0.5/N1.0/N3.0/N3.0+)(N0.5/N1.0/N3.0/N3.0+)

Many other properties may also be specified, including concentrations of many other elements and volatile matter Many other properties may also be specified, including concentrations of many other elements and volatile matter and ash melting.and ash melting.

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BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Inspection Certification Alex Stewart Premium Wood ChipsInspection Certification Alex Stewart Premium Wood Chips

Alext Stewart Brazil will make the inspection and certification of eucalyptus wood chips in the world our Alext Stewart Brazil will make the inspection and certification of eucalyptus wood chips in the world our plant in Santa Catarina.plant in Santa Catarina.

Calibration of Weighing Equipment.Calibration of Weighing Equipment. The standard of static weighing facilities can vary considerably The standard of static weighing facilities can vary considerably depending on such factors as the location, maintenance level and general condition of the facility. This depending on such factors as the location, maintenance level and general condition of the facility. This survey will ensure that a detailed report is produced to reflect conditions at the time of usage and that survey will ensure that a detailed report is produced to reflect conditions at the time of usage and that every precaution had been taken to produce an accurate weight. We insist that recognized test weights every precaution had been taken to produce an accurate weight. We insist that recognized test weights be utilized and that documentation verifying the last official calibration of the facility be made available be utilized and that documentation verifying the last official calibration of the facility be made available for inspection.for inspection.

Heap LeachHeap Leach. Is a laboratory scale column test used to simulate and calculate the reagent usage and . Is a laboratory scale column test used to simulate and calculate the reagent usage and recovery.recovery.

The Alex Stewart Group operates a global network of over 30 laboratories that help determine analytical The Alex Stewart Group operates a global network of over 30 laboratories that help determine analytical results.results.

Granulometry. Granulometry. Is more simply explained when described as particle sizing and wood chips paper. Is more simply explained when described as particle sizing and wood chips paper. Granulometry testing is determined by placing samples through standardized sieves. The apertures can Granulometry testing is determined by placing samples through standardized sieves. The apertures can have either square or round holes. They are normally used to determine whether a product is within a have either square or round holes. They are normally used to determine whether a product is within a given size specification.given size specification.

Gross Sample.Gross Sample. Also known as the bulk sample. A composite of all increment samples or all sub samples. Also known as the bulk sample. A composite of all increment samples or all sub samples.

Moisture determination.Moisture determination. This survey will give guidance prior to shipment of the general condition of the This survey will give guidance prior to shipment of the general condition of the material. If required a sample can be drawn to produce an approximate analysis. This type of survey is material. If required a sample can be drawn to produce an approximate analysis. This type of survey is often essential in new markets.often essential in new markets.

Prepared Sample.Prepared Sample. The final analysis sample prepared by appropriate means such as drying, mixing, The final analysis sample prepared by appropriate means such as drying, mixing, reducing, crushing, grinding etc. and then properly apportioned for sealing.reducing, crushing, grinding etc. and then properly apportioned for sealing.

Ultimate Analysis.Ultimate Analysis. The ultimate of a wood chips expressed in terms of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, The ultimate of a wood chips expressed in terms of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulphur and oxygen. The analysis refers to the material only and hence is often expressed on a dry ash sulphur and oxygen. The analysis refers to the material only and hence is often expressed on a dry ash free basis or dry mineral matter free basis. Oxygen is generally estimated by difference although there free basis or dry mineral matter free basis. Oxygen is generally estimated by difference although there are methods for its determination.are methods for its determination.

Weighing and Sampling.Weighing and Sampling. For commercial settlement purposes two factors have to be considered an For commercial settlement purposes two factors have to be considered an accurate weight in conjunction with an accurate analytical result. It is essential that samples are drawn accurate weight in conjunction with an accurate analytical result. It is essential that samples are drawn from the commodity in accordance with internationally accepted standards and ASA surveyors are fully from the commodity in accordance with internationally accepted standards and ASA surveyors are fully conversant with these requirements and procedures.conversant with these requirements and procedures.

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BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A.

The Port of Imbituba is located in coastal southern state of Santa Catarina to about 90 km from the The Port of Imbituba is located in coastal southern state of Santa Catarina to about 90 km from the capital Florianopolis. In addition, with two hits paved, one north and one south, the port of Imbituba is capital Florianopolis. In addition, with two hits paved, one north and one south, the port of Imbituba is connected to the BR-101, one of the most important highways of the country, allowing the connected to the BR-101, one of the most important highways of the country, allowing the displacement accessible to all regions of Brazil and the Mercosur countries . The current draft of the displacement accessible to all regions of Brazil and the Mercosur countries . The current draft of the port is 9.63 meters with tide average of 0.50 meters, enough to receive vessels of oil and other cargoes port is 9.63 meters with tide average of 0.50 meters, enough to receive vessels of oil and other cargoes between 35,000 to 40,000 tonnes considering a tide of 1 meter, the draft of Port is 10.13.between 35,000 to 40,000 tonnes considering a tide of 1 meter, the draft of Port is 10.13.

Port ImbitubaPort Imbituba

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BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Logistics and Transportation Wood ChipsLogistics and Transportation Wood Chips

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BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Inspection Certification Alex StewartInspection Certification Alex Stewart

Bills of Lading.Bills of Lading. The bill of lading acts as a receipt for the goods taken on board the vessel and provides The bill of lading acts as a receipt for the goods taken on board the vessel and provides information as to the nature, quantity and description of those goods. It is evidence of a contract of information as to the nature, quantity and description of those goods. It is evidence of a contract of carriage between the shipper and the carrier wherein the carrier has agreed to transport the goods by sea carriage between the shipper and the carrier wherein the carrier has agreed to transport the goods by sea from one place to another. It gives title to the goods and means that it can be given to the carrier in from one place to another. It gives title to the goods and means that it can be given to the carrier in exchange for possession of the goods. Bills of Lading are normally issued in duplicate or triplicate. exchange for possession of the goods. Bills of Lading are normally issued in duplicate or triplicate. However, it has become customary for all originals to be handed to the shipper in order to reduce the risk However, it has become customary for all originals to be handed to the shipper in order to reduce the risk of one of the originals falling into the wrong hands, as previously advised an original B/L gives title to the of one of the originals falling into the wrong hands, as previously advised an original B/L gives title to the goods. Once an original B/L has been surrendered and the goods have been obtained, any remaining B/Ls goods. Once an original B/L has been surrendered and the goods have been obtained, any remaining B/Ls become void and useless.become void and useless.

Condition Survey.Condition Survey. This survey will ensure that the vessel, barge that you intend to use fulfils its This survey will ensure that the vessel, barge that you intend to use fulfils its technical and maritime requirements and is fit for purpose.technical and maritime requirements and is fit for purpose.

Draft Surveying/Barge Gauging.Draft Surveying/Barge Gauging. One of the most well established methods of calculating the weight of One of the most well established methods of calculating the weight of cargo. We has many years experience and a wide range of technical resources to draw upon to ensure cargo. We has many years experience and a wide range of technical resources to draw upon to ensure that clients receive a precise, high quality service. Similarly, our Barge Gauging Services determine the that clients receive a precise, high quality service. Similarly, our Barge Gauging Services determine the quantity of cargo loaded or discharged.quantity of cargo loaded or discharged.

Hold Cleanliness Inspection.Hold Cleanliness Inspection. This inspection is performed to determine whether the holds are clean, This inspection is performed to determine whether the holds are clean, dry and free of previously shipped cargo. Each hold should be individually inspected, accepted or rejected dry and free of previously shipped cargo. Each hold should be individually inspected, accepted or rejected by the attending surveyor. The holds should be free of odour, without paint peeling or heavy rust that by the attending surveyor. The holds should be free of odour, without paint peeling or heavy rust that could flake into the cargo designated for loading. All accessible areas of the hold and hatch covers should could flake into the cargo designated for loading. All accessible areas of the hold and hatch covers should be thoroughly examined, as previously shipped commodity could remain in hard reach areas. be thoroughly examined, as previously shipped commodity could remain in hard reach areas.

Hold Condition Survey.Hold Condition Survey. Thorough inspection of the cargo compartment and the hatch covers to Thorough inspection of the cargo compartment and the hatch covers to determine its suitability for the carriage of the proposed cargo and that the specified requirements of the determine its suitability for the carriage of the proposed cargo and that the specified requirements of the customer for cleanliness are met. Inspection of the compartment for any damage in order to prevent harm customer for cleanliness are met. Inspection of the compartment for any damage in order to prevent harm to the cargo and to prevent claims against the customer for damage that is not attributable to him.to the cargo and to prevent claims against the customer for damage that is not attributable to him.

Marine Cargo Surveying.Marine Cargo Surveying. Goods and financial interests in maritime transport are subject to damages Goods and financial interests in maritime transport are subject to damages and losses for many reasons. Our experts can protect your interests as they secure your rights to and losses for many reasons. Our experts can protect your interests as they secure your rights to compensation for damages to goods, or if your financial interests are threatened.compensation for damages to goods, or if your financial interests are threatened.

Stockpile Inspection.Stockpile Inspection. Accurate measurements of all kinds of stockpiles are undertaken utilizing advance Accurate measurements of all kinds of stockpiles are undertaken utilizing advance technology and traditional sampling techniques.technology and traditional sampling techniques.

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BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Biomass Wood ChipsBiomass Wood Chips

Biomass fuel comes from a renewable, sustainable resource base. Fossil fuels will eventually run Biomass fuel comes from a renewable, sustainable resource base. Fossil fuels will eventually run out, but with proper forestry practices, the biomass resource base can be sustained indefinitely.out, but with proper forestry practices, the biomass resource base can be sustained indefinitely.

Biomass Wood Chips prices have been stable historically and are not directly linked to national or Biomass Wood Chips prices have been stable historically and are not directly linked to national or global energy markets. Biomass fuels can be expected to increase in price more slowly than global energy markets. Biomass fuels can be expected to increase in price more slowly than competing fuels. Over the last 15-20 years biomass prices have stayed level. competing fuels. Over the last 15-20 years biomass prices have stayed level.

Biomass Wood Chips systems are often capable of giving higher levels of comfort at a lower energy Biomass Wood Chips systems are often capable of giving higher levels of comfort at a lower energy cost. Because biomass fuels are very inexpensive, many building owners feel they can now afford cost. Because biomass fuels are very inexpensive, many building owners feel they can now afford comfortable building temperatures in winter weather. With higher-priced conventional fuels, owners comfortable building temperatures in winter weather. With higher-priced conventional fuels, owners often reduce temperatures or reduce ventilation to save money.often reduce temperatures or reduce ventilation to save money.

Future energy taxes, such as a carbon tax or a Btu Future energy taxes, such as a carbon tax or a Btu tax, are less likely to impact the price of biomass tax, are less likely to impact the price of biomass fuels compared to fossil fuels. In national policy fuels compared to fossil fuels. In national policy discussions, energy taxes generally give preference discussions, energy taxes generally give preference to renewable, locally supplied fuels that do not lead to renewable, locally supplied fuels that do not lead to global warming.to global warming.

Biomass has a negligible sulfur content, so its Biomass has a negligible sulfur content, so its combustion does not contribute to the atmospheric combustion does not contribute to the atmospheric buildup of oxides of sulfur (SOx), a cause of acid buildup of oxides of sulfur (SOx), a cause of acid rain. When biomass is burned for energy, using rain. When biomass is burned for energy, using wood from sustainable forestry practices, there is no wood from sustainable forestry practices, there is no net increase in the greenhouse gases that cause net increase in the greenhouse gases that cause climate change when biomass replaces fossil fuels, climate change when biomass replaces fossil fuels, there is a net reduction in greenhouse gas there is a net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.emissions.

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BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Biomass and Renewable EnergyBiomass and Renewable Energy

Using wood wastes from sustainable forestry as fuel Using wood wastes from sustainable forestry as fuel increases the health of the forest resource. Brazil increases the health of the forest resource. Brazil Biomass are looking for new markets for low-grade Biomass are looking for new markets for low-grade wood wastes from the forest, as a way to remove cull wood wastes from the forest, as a way to remove cull trees and improve forest health.trees and improve forest health.

Biomass systems are relatively easy to convert to other Biomass systems are relatively easy to convert to other fuels and so offer great flexibility for an uncertain fuels and so offer great flexibility for an uncertain energy future. Solid-fuel systems, particularly those energy future. Solid-fuel systems, particularly those made to burn chunky fuels like wood chips, can readily made to burn chunky fuels like wood chips, can readily be converted to burn almost any other fuel.be converted to burn almost any other fuel.

The greatest environmental benefit of burning wood for energy is The greatest environmental benefit of burning wood for energy is in its positive impact in moderating climate change. CO2 buildup in in its positive impact in moderating climate change. CO2 buildup in the atmosphere is the primary cause of global climate change. the atmosphere is the primary cause of global climate change. Fossil fuel combustion takes carbon that was locked away Fossil fuel combustion takes carbon that was locked away underground (as crude oil and gas) and puts it in the atmosphere underground (as crude oil and gas) and puts it in the atmosphere as CO2. When wood is burned, however, it recycles carbon that as CO2. When wood is burned, however, it recycles carbon that was already in the natural carbon cycle. The net effect of burning was already in the natural carbon cycle. The net effect of burning wood fuel is that no new CO2 is added to the atmosphere, as long wood fuel is that no new CO2 is added to the atmosphere, as long as the forests from which the wood came are sustainably as the forests from which the wood came are sustainably managed. Therefore, when wood replaces fossil fuel, the net managed. Therefore, when wood replaces fossil fuel, the net impact is to reduce CO2 levels in the atmosphere significantly. impact is to reduce CO2 levels in the atmosphere significantly.

As public consciousness and information about environmental and As public consciousness and information about environmental and resource issues increases, often see wood energy as an attractive resource issues increases, often see wood energy as an attractive choice over fossil fuelschoice over fossil fuels.

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BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Business BiomassBusiness Biomass

The principal economic advantage of wood-chip SPE Santa The principal economic advantage of wood-chip SPE Santa Catarina Brazil is that their fuel is considerably less Catarina Brazil is that their fuel is considerably less expensive than competing fuels. This means that wood-expensive than competing fuels. This means that wood-chip systems offer greater security from future fuel price chip systems offer greater security from future fuel price shocks. Also, as a locally produced, renewable fuel, wood shocks. Also, as a locally produced, renewable fuel, wood chips can offer both environmental and local economic chips can offer both environmental and local economic benefits that other fuels cannot match. benefits that other fuels cannot match. More details visit More details visit our corporate web site our corporate web site www.internationalrenewablesnergy.com or see our www.internationalrenewablesnergy.com or see our international staff, the business of biomass.international staff, the business of biomass.

Wood Chips Brazil Wood Chips Brazil Brazil Biomass and Renewable Energy – SPE Wood Brazil Biomass and Renewable Energy – SPE Wood Chips SC-SP BrazilChips SC-SP Brazil570, Candido Hartmann, 24 – 243 Champagnat 570, Candido Hartmann, 24 – 243 Champagnat Curitiba ParanáCuritiba ParanáPhone 55 41 33352284Phone 55 41 33352284 and 55 41 88630864 Skype and 55 41 88630864 Skype CelsoOliveira1 or celso.marcelo.de.oliveira e-mail CelsoOliveira1 or celso.marcelo.de.oliveira e-mail energiabrpt@onda.com.br and energiabrpt@onda.com.br and info@internationalrenewablesenergy.cominfo@internationalrenewablesenergy.com iinternationalcmo@yahoo.co.uknternationalcmo@yahoo.co.uk

The progress has been made, the 2010 target of 21 % renewable electricity for EU corresponding to 22.1 % The progress has been made, the 2010 target of 21 % renewable electricity for EU corresponding to 22.1 % for EU15 will not be achieved under current policies and measures. Instead, currently implemented policies for EU15 will not be achieved under current policies and measures. Instead, currently implemented policies will probably result in a share of between 18 % and 19 % in 2010. It has been identified that the main will probably result in a share of between 18 % and 19 % in 2010. It has been identified that the main reason why the target is not being achieved is because the production of electricity from biomass has not reason why the target is not being achieved is because the production of electricity from biomass has not been as high as initially foreseen.been as high as initially foreseen.

The United Kingdom is seeking to reduce its carbon footprint to meet its obligations under both the The United Kingdom is seeking to reduce its carbon footprint to meet its obligations under both the European Union (EU) and the Kyoto Protocol. The EU has set a goal of reducing energy consumption in its European Union (EU) and the Kyoto Protocol. The EU has set a goal of reducing energy consumption in its member states by 20 percent. It also intends to have biofuels make up 10 percent of all transportation fuels member states by 20 percent. It also intends to have biofuels make up 10 percent of all transportation fuels by 2020. Under the Kyoto Protocol, the country has agreed to reduce its 1990 carbon emissions by 12.5 by 2020. Under the Kyoto Protocol, the country has agreed to reduce its 1990 carbon emissions by 12.5 percent by 2012, and it is on track to meet that goal. Imports will continue to be an important part of the percent by 2012, and it is on track to meet that goal. Imports will continue to be an important part of the strategy, especially for transport fuels and biomass cofired with wood chips for electricity production. strategy, especially for transport fuels and biomass cofired with wood chips for electricity production. Currently, the UK imports the equivalent of 54 terawatt-hours of biomass for energy production. This is Currently, the UK imports the equivalent of 54 terawatt-hours of biomass for energy production. This is more than half of the country’s potential biomass production under the biomass strategy. Imports of more than half of the country’s potential biomass production under the biomass strategy. Imports of biomass and biofuels are expected to increase.biomass and biofuels are expected to increase.