Sourcing overseas biomass for EU ambitions: assessing net sustainable export potential from various sourcing countries

Mai-Moulin, Thuy; Visser, Lotte; Fingerman, Kevin; Elbersen, Wolter; Elbersen, B.S.; Nabuurs, G.J.; Fritsche, Uwe R.; Colmenar, Inés Del Campo; Rutz, Dominik; Díaz‐Chavez, Rocío; Roozen, A.M.P.; Weck, M.H.J.; Iriarte, Liliana; Pelkmans, Luc; González, David Sánchez; Janssen, Rainer; Junginger, Martin

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“…, the USA is by far the largest exporter of certified wood pellets to the EU (Canada, not shown separately, also supplies certified wood pellets, but lower amounts than the USA). Other European regions, especially the Baltic countries, also supply these four markets, but with a smaller quantity . Figure also shows a record of wood pellets with sustainability claims in 2016 with 6.5 Tg imported to the UK, 2.6 Tg to Belgium and 0.7 Tg to Denmark.…”

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The dynamics of the global wood pellet markets and trade – key regions, developments and impact factors

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Schaubach

Peetz

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Biofuels Bioprod Bioref

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The global pellet market is growing but with different characteristics in different countries and regions. In this paper we trace developments between 2008 and 2016. For 2008, production was reported at 9.8 Tg, expanding globally to 14.3 Tg in 2010 and surpassing 26 Tg in 2015. Global hot spots are North America (production) and Europe (consumption). Sustainability certification was applied for about 9 Tg in 2016. Nevertheless, projections for future development are difficult as low pellet prices and uncertain sustainability obligations may hinder further expansion. In general, there is a strong dependency of the pellet market on the policy framework. © 2018 The Authors. Biofuels, Bioproducts, and Biorefining published by Society of Chemical Industry and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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The dynamics of the global wood pellet markets and trade – key regions, developments and impact factors

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“…High moisture content is further linked to greater particulate matter release [53]. Importing pellets can cause higher emissions than fossil fuels, leading to a regional shift of emissions instead of reduction [54]. Often, solid biomass combustion releases more CO 2 per unit of energy than fossil fuels because of its lower energy density and lower conversion efficiencies in smaller combustion units [55] "Deforestation"…”

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Driving sustainable uptake: a systematic review of global literature on policies governing woody biomass for energy

Pandey,

Erbaugh

2024

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Woody biomass has gained increased attention as a source of renewable energy. However, its categorization as a sustainable source of energy remains controversial, as its carbon neutrality depends on its end use, moisture content, bulk density, and the distance between the source of biomass and its end use. Due to these mediating factors, policies largely shape its sustainability and ability to mitigate emissions. This paper organizes and evaluates the current state of research through a systematic review of global literature from 2011 to 2021 (n = 345) on the governance of the production, transportation, sale, and use of woody biomass for energy. Peer-reviewed literature emphasizes the role of woody biomass as a decentralized energy source for individual households and communities, focusing on its harvest, transport, and localized energy conversion. Policies primarily address land management and energy infrastructure rather than direct emissions reduction. Research gaps in policy within the Global South underscore the need to examine biomass regulation in regions with limited energy diversity. The key factors that drive the sustainable uptake of woody biomass include strict sustainability criteria, fiscal incentives, technological development, and wood utilization from across its value chain. Effective policy implementation increases rural employment, boosts rural economies, provides energy security to remote areas, improves overall environmental sustainability, reduces emissions, and improves land management practices. Our systematic review reveals that future research should focus on improving conversion efficiencies in small-scale systems, reducing emissions in the international trade of woody biomass, and using the wood value chain to increase the profitability of bioenergy products.

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Promoting sustainability of use of biomass as energy resource: Pakistan’s perspective

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Bazmi

Karim

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Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Sourcing overseas biomass for EU ambitions: assessing net sustainable export potential from various sourcing countries

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The dynamics of the global wood pellet markets and trade – key regions, developments and impact factors

The dynamics of the global wood pellet markets and trade – key regions, developments and impact factors

Driving sustainable uptake: a systematic review of global literature on policies governing woody biomass for energy

Promoting sustainability of use of biomass as energy resource: Pakistan’s perspective

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