The economic potential of wood pellet production from alternative, low-value wood sources in the southeast of the U.S.

Hoefnagels, Ric; Junginger, Martin; Faaij, André

doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2014.09.006

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“…Moreover, several literatures indicated wood pellet production were economically possible (Hoefnagels et al, 2014;Thek and Obernberger, 2009;Trømborg et al, 2013;Uasuf and Becker, 2011). This is consistent with the development in wood pellet production around the world.…”

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confidence: 65%

Potential forest biomass resource as feedstock for bioenergy and its economic value in Indonesia

Simangunsong

Sitanggang

Manurung

et al. 2017

Forest Policy and Economics

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Potential forest biomass resource as feedstock for bioenergy and its economic value in Indonesia

Simangunsong

Sitanggang

Manurung

et al. 2017

Forest Policy and Economics

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“…The data presented in this paper show that biomass could be used to generate electricity and displace costly fossil fuels either directly through dedicated biomass-powered plants or through co-firing (wood biomass blended with coal). This route has been successfully developed in the European Union [31].…”

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The Potential of Renewable Energy in Timor-Leste: An Assessment for Biomass

2019

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This paper assesses the potential of biomass energy resources in Timor-Leste (TL). Although other renewable energy sources are mentioned in this article, such as wind energy, solar energy, hydropower, bioenergy, including bioethanol and biogas, the main goal is to gather the data on biomass in TL and provide such data as useful information for a wide range of end-users. The current evaluation is based on various sources which include previous assessments on biomass and other renewable sources. The energy potential of biomass in TL apart that resulting from vegetation or flora and animals is also derived from agricultural waste, such as waste from rice, corn, and coffee. The analyses also include the contribution of agricultural waste, animal waste, and that from urban waste. The results from this article show that the potential of usable biomass energy in TL from forestry and agriculture is 1.68 × 106 toe/year, animal waste is 4.81 × 103 toe/year, and urban solid waste amounts to 9.55 × 103 toe/year. In addition, it is concluded that biomass alone can fully replace fossil fuels for electricity generation.

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“…Hoefnagles [56] conducted an economic study to produce pellets, considering wood of low energy potential. This study used three raw materials: primary forestry residues and sawdust; their characteristics were compared to obtain an estimate to comply with quality parameters regarding moisture and ashes for finished pellets.…”

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Biomass densification: A review of the market and recent R&D trends

2017

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The growing consumption of energy and the goals established in the COP21 to diminish greenhouse gases have been bases for the development of energy industries that use renewable sources. Biomass pellets have become interesting alternatives due to their physicochemical characteristics and advantages over traditional wood. This document sought to conduct a review of the behavior of the international market, emphasizing on the principal producer and consumer countries, prices of biofuel commercialization, as well as the different research trends related to this market. The European Union has become the principal market for biomass pellets with 94% growth in the last decade, sale prices around 200 and 250 €/t and an increasing need to import these biofuels. Research has focused mainly on four big areas, like pellet quality, new materials, market analysis, and combustion characteristics of the pellets. Understanding these research trends and knowing the existing market can permit the development of the currently inexistent Colombian industry for the use of this type of biofuel Keywords: Pellets, Biomass, Market, Solid Fuels, Renewable Energy. ResumenEl creciente consumo de energía y las metas establecidas en el COP21 para la disminución de gases de efecto invernadero han sido bases para el desarrollo de industrias energéticas que emplean fuentes renovables. Los pellets de biomasa se han convertido en alternativas interesantes debido a sus características fisicoquímicas y ventajas sobre la madera tradicional. El presente documento busca realizar una revisión al comportamiento del mercado internacional haciendo énfasis en los principales países productores y consumidores, los precios de comercialización del biocombustible, así como las diferentes tendencias en investigación relacionadas con este mercado. La Unión Europea se ha consolidado como el principal mercado para pellets de biomasa con un crecimiento del 94% en la última década, precios de venta alrededor de 200-250 €/t y una cada vez mayor necesidad de importar estos biocombustibles. Las investigaciones se han enfocado principalmente en cuatro grandes áreas como calidad de pellets, nuevos materiales, análisis de mercados y características de la combustión de pellets. Entender estas tendencias de investigación y conocer el mercado existente pueden permitir el desarrollo de la industria colombiana actualmente inexistente para el aprovechamiento de este tipo de biocombustible.

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The economic potential of wood pellet production from alternative, low-value wood sources in the southeast of the U.S.

Cited by 46 publications

References 13 publications

Potential forest biomass resource as feedstock for bioenergy and its economic value in Indonesia

Potential forest biomass resource as feedstock for bioenergy and its economic value in Indonesia

The Potential of Renewable Energy in Timor-Leste: An Assessment for Biomass

Biomass densification: A review of the market and recent R&D trends

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