Biofuels
Wood processing generates a significant amount of residues that can be shredded and compressed into briquettes for further use, including as biofuel. In recent years, biofuel production in Eastern Europe and the Baltic region has been developing particularly rapidly. This region is rich in forests — easily accessible and widely used sources of biological raw materials. Biofuel production in Latvia and neighboring countries is based on extensive wood resources and long-standing experience in the woodworking and processing industries.
Biofuel production is an environmentally friendly and efficient way to utilize industrial waste. Waste recycling helps companies reduce environmental pollution and CO₂ emissions, decrease dependence on traditional energy sources, and ensure compliance with increasingly strict sustainability standards. In addition, biofuel production can become an additional source of income for a company.
Briquettes are produced from shredded wood (sawdust, wood chips, bark) of any type. It is important that the material’s moisture content does not exceed 15%, ideally around 12%, and that the particle size is no larger than 50 mm. RUF briquettes have a rectangular shape (6.0 × 9.5 × 15 cm), contain no binding agents, and offer an optimal balance between price and quality. They are named after RUF, the leading and pioneering manufacturer of hydraulic presses. Most briquette producers use RUF equipment due to its durability, energy efficiency, and reliability — the machines are long-lasting, low-maintenance, and tolerant to variations in raw material and operating conditions.
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