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European Wood Energy Markets

This study examines biomass resources utilization in Europe, covering forests, agricultural land, populated areas, and recycled products. It explores the trade of solid biofuels and fuel prices, with insights from Finland, Denmark, and Sweden. The analysis includes available bioenergy resources and trends in wood fuel usage, imports, and exports, highlighting key factors influencing the market. Conclusions emphasize the importance of political decisions, production costs, trade dynamics, and regional variations in biofuel availability.

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European Wood Energy Markets

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  1. European Wood Energy Markets Bengt Hillring SLU Uppsala, Sweden

  2. Biomass resources in Europe • Forests • Agriculture land • Populated areas-recycled products • Study: • Alakangas, E., Hillring, B. & Nikolaisen, L.B. TRADE OF SOLID BIOFUELS, AND FUEL PRICES IN EUROPE. 12th European Conference and Technology Exhibition on Biomass for Energy, Industry and Climate Protection. Amsterdam: RAI International Exhibition and Congress Centre, June 2002. Proceedings, in print.

  3. Available bioenergy resources • 4,500 PJ/year (20 European countries) • 1,800 PJ/year (use) • 50 PJ/year (trade)

  4. Finland • Use 127 PJ wood fuel • Demand 100 heating plants and CHP • 500 MWe • Forest products industry • Imports (round wood etc.) • Exports wood pellets

  5. Denmark • Use 35 PJ wood fuel • Importer of both wood chips and pellets • Agricultural land - straw

  6. Sweden • Use 170 PJ wood fuel • Commercial market • Round wood (pulp wood) to energy • Imports 25% to the district heating sector • Pellet producer (700,000 tonnes/year) • Export projects just started

  7. Conclusions • Demand for wood fuel • Political decisions • Production cost • Trade will continue • Availability to biofuels will differ between regions • Goals like the Kyoto agreement • Standardisation will make it more easy

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