Energy conversion strategies in the European paper industry – A case study in three countries

Laurijssen, Jobien; Faaij, André; Worrell, Ernst

doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2012.03.001

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“…(i) A cross-time, from 1973 to 1991, and cross-country comparison on a physical basis were performed [54] using data for eight countries in the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD): Austria, Japan, France, the former Federal Republic of Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, the USA and the UK; (ii) The comparison of energy uses by pulp mills in Canada, Finland, and Sweden [55]; (iii) Energy use was evaluated in the PPIs of Brazil, Canada, the USA, Finland and Sweden over a 30-year period from 1979 to 2009 [56]; (iv) For determining whether the energy costs can be reduced by improving energy conversion strategies, the use of primary energy and CO 2 emissions from paper mills in Poland, the Netherlands and Sweden was performed and compared [57].…”

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“…Industry benchmarking was used to evaluate the conversion of energy-source options, and for analyses of which of those options could reduce primary energy use and CO 2 emissions in paper mills and counteract energy price differences in the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden [57]. The three-country comparison showed that mainly the differences in the availability and prices for energy carriers historically was the reason for the different conversion of energy-source options in the three countries.…”

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“…However, in Sweden, biomass is used, due to availability, and electricity, because of the low electricity prices historically, and in Poland coal and biomass are used. Laurijssen et al [57] suggested country-specific improvements for EE. Specifically, Sweden could use biomass-gasification-based combined heat and power (CHP) solutions if electricity prices increase, whereas Polish mills could switch from coal to biomass if the carbon price is to be 20-25 €/tonne [57].…”

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“…Laurijssen et al [57] suggested country-specific improvements for EE. Specifically, Sweden could use biomass-gasification-based combined heat and power (CHP) solutions if electricity prices increase, whereas Polish mills could switch from coal to biomass if the carbon price is to be 20-25 €/tonne [57]. Meanwhile, according to Laurijssen et al [57], mills in the Netherlands could increase EE from the start, since a carbon price of more than 60 €/tonne could make the use of biomass instead of natural gas worthwhile.…”

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“…Specifically, Sweden could use biomass-gasification-based combined heat and power (CHP) solutions if electricity prices increase, whereas Polish mills could switch from coal to biomass if the carbon price is to be 20-25 €/tonne [57]. Meanwhile, according to Laurijssen et al [57], mills in the Netherlands could increase EE from the start, since a carbon price of more than 60 €/tonne could make the use of biomass instead of natural gas worthwhile. Additionally, Peng et al [58] performed a cross-province study in China, as well as cross-country and cross-time studies, based on calculations of EE over time, and investigated the energy-efficiency gap between China and some other countries: Germany, the EU, the USA, and Japan.…”

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Drivers, Barriers, and Success Factors for Improving Energy Management in the Pulp and Paper Industry

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Successful energy management is a way to achieve energy efficiency in the pulp and paper industry (PPI), which is important for assuring energy supply security, for increasing economic competitiveness, and for mitigating greenhouse gases. However, research shows that although energy use within PPI can be reduced by 5.5-19.4% per year, some of this by energy management practices, energy management is not always implemented. Why is this so? What are the barriers to, and drivers of implementation? How can the barriers be overcome? A systematic review of barriers and drivers in energy management in the PPI within peer-reviewed scientific articles suggests that the world-wide events that affect energy supply, volatility, and use seemingly also affect the number and frequency of research articles on energy management in the PPI. The perception of energy management in the PPI seems to be dominated by the understanding that it can mostly be achieved through technological improvements aiming to improve energy efficiency. The main driver of energy management was shown to be economic conditions: high and unstable energy prices, followed by drivers such as the need to remain internationally competitive, collaboration and energy management systems. Meanwhile, examples of the most important barriers are technical risks, lack of access to capital, lack of time and other priorities, and slim organization. The success factors for enhancing drivers and overcoming barriers were continuous energy accounting, energy-related collaboration, energy-efficiency programmes, and benchmarking. Altogether, success factors for energy management for improved energy efficiency could be summarized in the 4M framework-the "4M for energy efficiency": mind, measure, monitor, and manage-that could be used as the energy management memory-tool that could lead to improved energy efficiency in other sectors as well.

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Emerging bioeconomy sectors in energy systems modeling – Integrated systems analysis of electricity, heat, road transport, aviation, and chemicals: a case study for the Netherlands

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Several studies that have assessed the role of bioenergy in the energy system have primarily focused on electricity, heat, and road transport. However, sectors that have few alternatives to biomass, namely aviation and the chemical industry, are expected to become increasingly important. We have extended a bottom‐up energy systems model with fossil‐based and bio‐based chemicals and with renewable jet fuels to assess the deployment of biomass conversion technologies in the Netherlands until 2030. The model comprises detailed cost‐structures and mid‐term developments for the energy system with detailed cost‐supply curves for biomass, renewable energy technologies, and carbon capture and storage. The framework incorporates multi‐output processes, such as biorefineries, to address cross‐sectoral synergies. To capture the uncertainty in technical progress, technology development scenarios are used to assess cost‐optimal biomass utilization pathways over time. Slow technical progress (LowTech) leads to biomass applications for heating, first‐generation biofuels from hydrotreated oils, and bio‐based chemicals based on first‐generation fermentation systems. Enhanced technology development (HighTech) allows the production of second‐generation biofuels, large volumes of diverse bio‐based chemicals and renewable jet fuels. The required biomass may range from 230 PJ (LowTech) to 300 PJ (HighTech) in 2030, supplied primarily from imported resources. Both scenarios show that, under existing policies, CO2 emissions will only gradually be reduced to reach 1990 levels (140–145 Mt CO2). Further scenario analysis is recommended to assess model sensitivity and the necessary preconditions for future biomass conversion pathways and robust directions towards the required greenhouse‐gas mitigation pathways. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Analysis of energy efficient and environmentally friendly technologies in professional laundry service

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Energy conversion strategies in the European paper industry – A case study in three countries

Cited by 41 publications

References 22 publications

Drivers, Barriers, and Success Factors for Improving Energy Management in the Pulp and Paper Industry

Drivers, Barriers, and Success Factors for Improving Energy Management in the Pulp and Paper Industry

Emerging bioeconomy sectors in energy systems modeling – Integrated systems analysis of electricity, heat, road transport, aviation, and chemicals: a case study for the Netherlands

Analysis of energy efficient and environmentally friendly technologies in professional laundry service

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