Complexity of Assessing Future Forest Bioenergy Markets—Review of Bioenergy Potential Estimates in the European Union

Hänninen, Riitta; Hurmekoski, Elias; Mutanen, Antti; Viitanen, Jari

doi:10.1007/s40725-018-0070-y

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“…The future demand for bioenergy and its increased substitution of other energy sources creates further uncertainty. These may pose a threat to the raw material requirements of traditional wood products [124]. For instance, forest bioenergy often uses residues and by-products from harvesting and sawmilling as feedstock.…”

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Wood-Based Products in the Circular Bioeconomy: Status and Opportunities towards Environmental Sustainability

Hassegawa

Brusselen

Cramm

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Land

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The circular bioeconomy offers solutions to curb the effects of climate change by focusing on the use of renewable, biological resources to produce food, energy, materials, and services. The substitution of fossil products by wood-based products can help avoid or reduce greenhouse gas emissions over the life cycle of products. However, it is important to understand the potential impacts of large-scale material substitution at the market level. This study aimed to assess the role of selected wood-based products in the circular bioeconomy, the possible changes in their markets, and investigate which elements could ensure the environmental sustainability of these products. The demand for graphic paper has declined over the last 15 years, while the demand for packaging has increased. Cross-laminated timber and man-made cellulosic fibres have seen their global consumption increase over the last decade. While there are benefits associated with the substitution of non-renewable materials by wood-based products, there is still limited understanding of the substitution effects at market-, country- and global level. Some factors enabling the further uptake of wood-based products include initiatives that stimulate technological change, incentives to produce or consume less fossil-based and more bio-based alternatives, and the promotion and marketing of wood-based products as viable alternatives to non-renewable materials.

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confidence: 99%

Wood-Based Products in the Circular Bioeconomy: Status and Opportunities towards Environmental Sustainability

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Brusselen

Cramm

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“…Haninen et al [26] identified the factors and assumptions influencing the estimates of the bioenergy potential of forests. They point out limitations in the estimates due to the lack of consideration of market factors, including prices and international trade.…”

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“…Long et al [50] conducted a review of research results on biomass and bioenergy potential, categorizing studies based on statistics and Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Science (RS-GIS). Haninen et al [26] identified the factors and assumptions influencing the estimates of the bioenergy potential of forests. They point out limitations in the estimates due to the lack of consideration of market factors, including prices and international trade.…”

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“…Previous studies primarily focused on the theoretical or technical aspects of bioenergy, with insufficient attention given to its economic potential and policy impact [26]. Thess et al [27] developed conceptual frameworks to quantitatively assess the impact of ecological and economic constraints on the spatiotemporal availability of wood fuel.…”

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Forest Biomass in Bioenergy Production in the Changing Geopolitical Environment of the EU

Kożuch,

Cywicka,

Górna

2024

Energies

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The article examines the potential utilization of forest biomass in bioenergy production in Europe, taking into account limiting and developmental factors. The methodology includes a strategic analysis and the use of PEST analysis to evaluate the market for wood biomass. In the context of the current geopolitical situation and the decarbonization goals of the EU, the authors recommend accelerating energy transformation and highlighting forest biomass as an alternative within renewable energy sources. A literature review indicates the need to revise EU assumptions to enable the use of wood for bioenergy production, taking into account the needs of the wood industry. The analysis of economic factors shows competitiveness of forest biomass against coal, yet challenges arise regarding resource availability and competition with other energy sources. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of sustainable forest resource management and technological innovation. In the context of an energy crisis, the article underscores the role of innovation and recycling in alleviating shortages in energy markets. Conclusions highlight the imperative to develop a sustainable energy strategy for forest resource management and engage EU countries in the development of new biofuel and renewable energy sources for energy security and environmental protection.

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“…Renewable energy have raised concerns about the adequacy and sustainability of forest biomass resources. Reliable and understandable estimates of biomass capacity and future demand are needed for policy decision-making, but the available findings differ widely among studies (Hänninen, 2018)…”

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Bioeconomy’s sectors and strategies in Central and Eastern European countries. A literature review

Iureş

2020

Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence

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This paper aims to identify and review the most important and topical scientific papers that deal with the strategies that the countries of Central and Eastern Europe apply in the bioeconomic field. In the context of a special attention paid to this sector by the policymakers, seen through the adoption of The Bioeconomy Strategy, in 2012, by the European Union and updated in 2018, it is natural to ask what is the current state of knowledge in this field? This paper treats with the sectors enclosed in this field, from agriculture to biofuels and from paper production to biopharmaceuticals, based on the scientific literature underpinnings, given that this development sector is an emerging one and the ampleness of the scientific works being limited. The methodology of this paper comprises the literature review of the main results obtained this far, in order to accomplish the foundation for further research.

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Complexity of Assessing Future Forest Bioenergy Markets—Review of Bioenergy Potential Estimates in the European Union

Cited by 9 publications

References 16 publications

Wood-Based Products in the Circular Bioeconomy: Status and Opportunities towards Environmental Sustainability

Wood-Based Products in the Circular Bioeconomy: Status and Opportunities towards Environmental Sustainability

Forest Biomass in Bioenergy Production in the Changing Geopolitical Environment of the EU

Bioeconomy’s sectors and strategies in Central and Eastern European countries. A literature review

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