About

Nordic by nature.

Hungry by choice.

Northflare Energy is fuelled by Igniting better™. As a trusted partner in the energy landscape, we lead the way with instinctive trading, responsible sourcing, reliable production and strong logistics. Grounded by Nordic integrity and driven by our trader DNA, we move with instinct, responsibility and ambition. 

Igniting better ways 

From energy to impact

We are slightly unpolished. Exceptionally hungry. And proud of being both. Because we get things done – for our customers, day in and day out. That means staying close to the market, solving problems as they come, and doing what it takes to keep energy moving.

3.1
M
tonnes of biomass sold annually 
45
+
warehouses and terminals 
200
+
people worldwide 
One
shared mindset

Our team. Our edge. Our way.

Ignited we stand 

Northflare Energy is a collective of experts. A team of traders, makers, movers and solvers who take ownership of decisions, directions and each other. Where responsibility sits with individuals, but results are shared. And together, we keep every promise any of us makes.

We’re established but hungry. Proven but pushing. Around here, no one waits to be asked. Stepping in and stepping up is simply second nature, as we combine our skills to deliver what others cannot.

Driven by doing better

We do serious business in a serious business. Skilfully and respectfully balancing supply and demand in a market where failure is not an option. At Northflare Energy, we read people, rooms and markets with equal parts instinct and experience – shaped by our trader DNA and the responsibility of moving energy at scale.

We know where to take chances, where to remove them – and how to turn impossible into logistics. Here, commercial excellence is never just numbers. It’s about making something better. So we do.

Explorers by trade

At Northflare Energy, we explore the unknown on the daily. Never without doing our groundwork. But always unafraid of going all-in. With grit and persistence. Fired up by the challenge and excited by the stakes.

We stay curious on the next nexts in the energy market that we’ve helped shape. To us, sustainability is not idealism. It’s timely care. That’s why the dust never settles here. Because at our core, we are challengers with a code. We’ll question the no – without compromising the how. Every time.

If a solution exists, we find it. If it doesn’t, we create it.

Our ownership 

Strong and stable ownership 

As part of the global USTC Group, we operate with long-term stability, clear direction and responsible decision-making. Having strong family ownership behind us gives us the security to focus, grow and keep moving forward.

Our history 

The moves that made us 

Our story began in 2009 as CM Biomass. Since then, we have expanded across markets, products and capabilities, moving beyond trading into logistics and own production. In 2026, we became Northflare Energy: our new name that reflects the focus and drive that got us here and the ambition to go further.

2009

The beginning

CM Biomass is founded in Denmark as part of Copenhagen Merchants, entering a biomass market shaped by rising European demand for renewable energy.

2011–2015

Going international

We expand beyond Denmark with sourcing activities in the US and Canada, terminal operations on the US East Coast and a Houston office. By 2015, annual wood pellet sales reach one million tonnes.

2016–2020

Beyond wood pellets 

The business expands beyond woody biomass, with products alternative biomass products and agri-based residues. At the same time, the business is strengthening its logistical setup and take a major step into production of wood pellet from own plants, adding new capabilities across the supply chain.

2021

A new chapter

USTC becomes majority owner, creating a stronger platform for further growth. That same year, we open an office in Tokyo, Japan – our first in Asia. We add production capacity in the US and grow to 100 employees worldwide.

2022–2024

Growing our reach

We continue scaling our production, people and presence. A new Seoul office strengthens our Asian footprint, the organisation passes 200 employees, and major investments expand our logistics and production capacity.

2025

Fully owned by USTC

USTC becomes sole owner of CM Biomass. By now, we combine international trading with close to one million tonnes of installed production capacity – backed by a long-term, family-owned industrial group.

2026

Becoming Northflare Energy

CM Biomass becomes Northflare Energy, marking our next ambitious chapter as a company rooted in biomass, but built to move much more. We establish our own freight desk, strengthening flexibility, service and logistics coordination across the supply chain.

Our locations 

Global strength.
Local connection.  

Global reach only matters when you’re close enough to make a difference. With 12 offices in 10 key markets, Northflare Energy combines international strength with local presence to deliver the agility, tailored solutions and lasting relationships, our customers expect. 

  • 3
    .1M
    tonnes of biomass delivered annually
  • 200
    +
    employees across the globe
  • 10
    key markets with offices
56 of 56 locations
  • Offices
  • Warehouses & Terminals
  • Plants
Our supply chain  

We cover the full supply chain

Northflare Energy combines own production with sourcing through a global network of trusted suppliers. That means we can source, produce, store, handle and move biomass – offering our customers the flexibility and reliability they need in a complex market.

Sourcing or production 

We source or produce the products our customers need, giving them more routes to reliable supply.

Export terminals 

At strategically located terminals, we consolidate volumes, control quality and load vessels efficiently.

Logistics 

Our global network lets us take on complex logistics challenges end to end – by vessel, rail or road.

Storage and handling 

From bulk storage to bagged products, we handle biomass in the formats our customers require.

Delivery 

We deliver across markets worldwide, from industrial energy customers to retailers and distributors.

Ready to move
forward?

Whether you have a question, a specific supply need or a possible partnership in mind, tell us about it, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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forward?

Whether you have a question, a specific supply need or a possible partnership in mind, tell us about it, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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