Opportunities and barriers for international bioenergy trade

Junginger, Martin; Dam, J. van; Zarrilli, Simonetta; Mohamed, Fatin Ali; Marchal, Didier; Faaij, André

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2011.01.040

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“…Indicators of bioenergy sustainability can be applied conceptually to a region, but actual applications are context specific (Sovacool and Mukherjee, 2011). There are numerous indicators which often present a challenge to implementation (Dale et al, 2013b) and may lead to confusing rather than informing decision-makers (Junginger et al, 2011). Agreement on a few common measures of bioenergy system sustainability and selecting a small set of specific indicators requires 4 compromise but is essential to develop bioenergy markets (Dale et al, 2013a;Dale et al, 2013b).…”

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Modelling the socio-economic impacts of modern bioenergy in rural communities in Ghana

Kemausuor

Bolwig

Miller

2016

Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments

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This study analyses ex-ante socio-economic impacts of biogas systems using a remote rural community in Ghana as a case study. An analysis was performed for a 300 m 3 bio-digester that relies on crop residue and animal manure as feedstock to produce methane gas for cooking using selected bioenergy economic and social indicators. With a 10 percent discount rate, a 30 year bio-digester lifetime and methane tariff starting at US$ 0.7/m 3 , the project will have a Net Present Value of approximately US$ 22,000, 16 year payback and an Internal Rate of Return of 11%. The project will create 4 full time unskilled labour positions during the investment year and 3 positions during operation years. Using methane from the bio-digester for cooking will displace approximately 170 tonnes of firewood per year and save the women in the community a total of 3,400 hours per year not fetching firewood. However, only 5% of households are willing to pay the base tariff of US$ 30 /m 3 with up to 60% willing to pay less than half the monthly tariff. To make tariffs affordable to rural households, there is the need for subsidy schemes from government or relevant agencies.

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Modelling the socio-economic impacts of modern bioenergy in rural communities in Ghana

Kemausuor

Bolwig

Miller

2016

Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments

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“…It has been suggested that sustainability certification could be employed as a barrier to trade (Junginger et al, 2010). Feeding this perception is the variable application and regulation of schemes across and between nations.…”

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Is sustainability certification for biochar the answer to environmental risks?

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Downie²,

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et al. 2012

Pesq. agropec. bras.

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-Biochar has the potential to make a major contribution to the mitigation of climate change, and enhancement of plant production. However, in order for biochar to fulfill this promise, the industry and regulating bodies must take steps to manage potential environmental threats and address negative perceptions. The potential threats to the sustainability of biochar systems, at each stage of the biochar life cycle, were reviewed. We propose that a sustainability framework for biochar could be adapted from existing frameworks developed for bioenergy. Sustainable land use policies, combined with effective regulation of biochar production facilities and incentives for efficient utilization of energy, and improved knowledge of biochar impacts on ecosystem health and productivity could provide a strong framework for the development of a robust sustainable biochar industry. Sustainability certification could be introduced to provide confidence to consumers that sustainable practices have been employed along the production chain, particularly where biochar is traded internationally.Index terms: climate change, life cycle assessment, risk management, sustainable land management.A certificação de sustentabilidade do "biochar" é a resposta para os riscos ambientais?Resumo -O "biochar" tem potencial para dar uma importante contribuição para a mitigação das mudanças climáticas e para o aumento da produção vegetal. No entanto, para que o "biochar" possa atender a esta expectativa, a indústria e os organismos reguladores devem seguir alguns passos para gerenciar as potenciais ameaças ambientais e abordar as percepções negativas. As ameaças potenciais à sustentabilidade dos sistemas de "biochar", para cada estágio de seu ciclo de vida foram revisadas. Nós propomos que a estrutura da sustentabilidade para o "biochar" poderia ser adaptada de estruturas já existentes, desenvolvidas para a bioenergia. Políticas de uso sustentável da terra, combinadas com a regulação efetiva das instalações de produção do "biochar" e incentivos para a utilização eficiente de energia, além do conhecimento aperfeiçoado dos impactos do "biochar" na saúde e na produtividade do ecossistema, poderiam fornecer uma estrutura robusta para o desenvolvimento de uma indústria sustentável de "biochar". A certificação de sustentabilidade poderia ser introduzida, para proporcionar confiança aos consumidores de que práticas sustentáveis foram empregadas ao longo da cadeia de produção, particularmente onde o "biochar" é comercializado internacionalmente.Termos para indexação: mudanças climáticas, avaliação do ciclo de vida, gerenciamento de risco, gerenciamento sustentável da terra.

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“…However, some of these studies have noted that there is a rising trend in Canada's domestic consumption of wood pellets and that Canada has great potential for growth with regard to domestic pellet consumption [92,94,98]. Junginger et al [6,98] identify logistics as the most influential trade barrier for wood pellets, while development of technical standards presents itself as a major opportunity for wood pellet trade. Wolf et al [31] identified the need to more efficiently produce biomass in order to meet expanding market demand and studied the effectiveness and feasibility of biofuel production in the forestry industry.…”

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A Review of the Wood Pellet Value Chain, Modern Value/Supply Chain Management Approaches, and Value/Supply Chain Models

Hughes

Shahi

Pulkki

2014

Journal of Renewable Energy

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We reviewed 153 peer-reviewed sources to provide identification of modern supply chain management techniques and exploration of supply chain modeling, to offer decision support to managers. Ultimately, the review is intended to assist member-companies of supply chains, mainly producers, improve their current management approaches, by directing them to studies that may be suitable for direct application to their supply chains and value chains for improved efficiency and profitability. We found that information on supply chain management and modeling techniques in general is available. However, few Canadian-based published studies exist regarding a demand-driven modeling approach to value/supply chain management for wood pellet production. Only three papers were found specifically on wood pellet value chain analysis. We propose that more studies should be carried out on the value chain of wood pellet manufacturing, as well as demand-driven management and modeling approaches with improved demand forecasting methods.

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Opportunities and barriers for international bioenergy trade

Cited by 106 publications

References 16 publications

Modelling the socio-economic impacts of modern bioenergy in rural communities in Ghana

Modelling the socio-economic impacts of modern bioenergy in rural communities in Ghana

Is sustainability certification for biochar the answer to environmental risks?

A Review of the Wood Pellet Value Chain, Modern Value/Supply Chain Management Approaches, and Value/Supply Chain Models

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