Exploring the potential of Eucalyptus for energy production in the Southern United States: Financial analysis of delivered biomass. Part I

Gonzalez, Ronalds; Treasure, Trevor; Wright, Jeff; Saloni, Daniel; Phillips, Robert; Abt, Robert C.; Jameel, Hasan

doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2010.10.011

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“…In southern USA for example, Eucalyptus has been shown to be a promising biomass for energy production, and commercial plantations are being established at a rate of 5,000 to 10,000 ha per year [64,65]. According to Dougherty and Wright [65], demand for hardwood from plantation-grown stands for pulp and bioenergy in southern USA is more than 90 million metric tons per year and is increasing.…”

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Eucalyptusand Water Use in South Africa

Albaugh

Dye

King

2013

International Journal of Forestry Research

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The Eucalyptus genus yields high rates of productivity and can be grown across a wide range of site types and climates for products such as pulp, fuelwood, or construction lumber. In addition, many eucalypts have the ability to coppice, making this genus an ideal candidate for use as a biofuel feedstock. However, the water use of Eucalyptus is a controversial issue, and the impacts of these fast-growing trees on water resources are well documented. Regardless, the demand for wood products and water continues to rise, providing a challenge to increase the productivity of forest plantations within water constraints. This is of particular relevance for water-limited countries such as South Africa which relies on exotic plantations to meet its timber needs. Research results from water use studies in South Africa are well documented and legislation restrictions limit further afforestation. This paper outlines techniques used to quantify the water use of eucalypt plantations and provides recommendations on where to focus future research efforts. Greater insights into the water use efficiency of clonal material are needed, as certain eucalypt clones show fast growth and low water use. To better understand water use efficiency, estimates should be combined with monitoring of stand canopy structure and measurements of physiological processes.

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Eucalyptusand Water Use in South Africa

Albaugh

Dye

King

2013

International Journal of Forestry Research

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“…Developments in eucalypt plantations for bio-energy are emerging rapidly in many parts of the world (Gonzalez et al 2011a). Potential bioenergy "products" currently include biodiesel, wood pellets (Pirraglia et al 2010), cellulosic ethanol (Gonzalez et al 2011b), combined heat and power (CHP), advanced biofuels, torrefaction, and electricity generation directly from wood products or from co-firing with coal or other alternative fuel sources.…”

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Silviculture and Economic Evaluation of Eucalypt Plantations in the Southern Us

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Wright²

2012

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Demand for hardwood from plantation-grown stands for pulp and bioenergy in the southern US is more than 90 million tons per year and is increasing. In the specific case of bio-energy and pulp, demand for biomass from eucalypts could approach 20 million tons/year by the year 2022. Fast growing species and hybrids of Eucalyptus are being evaluated to partially fill this demand gap. Though widely grown in a number of countries for pulp as well as for bio-energy, eucalypts in the southern US have not been extensively researched. Initial growth rates of 18 to 36 green tons/ha/year on rotation lengths of 6 to 8 years are possible. Current estimated costs for energy production from eucalypts in the Southern US are estimated at $3.10 to $3.49 per MBtu, where landowner required return rates on reforestation capital invested range from 6 to 14 percent. Eucalypts as a bio-energy feedstock can be competitive with coal in cost per BTU in the southern US.

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“…The potential productivity of Eucalyptus under short rotation for biomass is significantly greater than the widely cultured Pinus species [3][4][5]. Short-rotation systems in Peninsular Florida using E. grandis and E. amplifolia can produce up to 67 green Mg ha −1 yr −1 in multiple rotations as short as three years.…”

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