The lignins extractable by acetone from Eucalyptus regnans wood after steam explosion treatment by either the Canadian Iotech Process or the Australian Siropulper Process have been examined by **1**3C NMR spectroscopy. Comparison with MWL showed structural changes which are discussed, compared for the two processes and compared with those for another hardwood (aspen) and a softwood (Pinus radiata). IR, MW and elemental analysis data are also discussed.