Pinnacle Renewable Holdings Provides Update on B.C. Forest Fires and its Operations

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VANCOUVER, Aug. 15, 2018 /CNW/ - Pinnacle Renewable Holdings Inc. ("Pinnacle" or the "Company") (TSX: PL) today provided an update on its operations in British Columbia amid the current high level of forest fire activity in the province. B.C. Wildfire Services estimates there are currently approximately 600 active wildfires in the province, versus approximately 150 at this time last year. The Company reports that none of its facilities are currently under immediate threat of encroachment from wildfires, however there are wildfires burning in the proximity of some of its production facilities. 

With its long operating history in British Columbia, Pinnacle has extensive experience in managing its operations during seasonal forest fire periods and puts the safety of its employees first and foremost.  The Company is closely monitoring the current wildfires in the proximity of its facilities and will provide timely updates on any developments that could impact its operations. In the event of an evacuation or required temporary closure of a facility due to forest fire encroachment, Pinnacle is experienced in managing its network of facilities to ensure customer shipments.

"We are adept at managing our network of facilities to adjust for potential temporary operational disruptions. We had to close our Williams Lake production facility for 24 days last year during July and August due to a forest fire and no customer shipments were missed. Our network of facilities was able to absorb this temporary closure and make up the production elsewhere," said Vaughan Bassett, Senior Vice President, Sales and Logistics. 

About Pinnacle

Pinnacle is a rapidly growing industrial wood pellet manufacturer and distributor and the third largest producer in the world. The Company produces renewable fuel for electricity generation in the form of industrial wood pellets, which are used by global utilities and large-scale power generators to produce renewable and reliable baseload power. Pinnacle is a trusted supplier to its customers, who require reliable, high quality fuel supply to maximize utilization of their facilities. Pinnacle takes pride in its industry leading safety practices. The Company operates seven industrial wood pellet production facilities in western Canada, a port terminal in Prince Rupert, B.C., and currently has a new production facility under construction in Smithers, B.C. Pinnacle has entered into long-term take-or-pay contracts with utilities in the U.K., Europe and Asia that represent 109% of its production capacity through 2021 and nearly 101% of its production capacity through 2026.

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SOURCE Pinnacle Renewable Holdings Inc.

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