Altener EIE/04/065/S07.38628 EUBIONET 2 - European bioenergy network

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Type of Project	ALTENER
Contract No	EIE/04/065/S07.38628
Start Date	1-1-2005
Duration	24 Months

Abstract

The European bioenergy network, EUBIONET 2, concentrates on the biofuel markets and fuel supply chains in Europe.

The project will evaluate the current situation and future trends in biomass fuel trade in Europe. The aim is to assess the economic and technically viable volumes of solid biomass fuels - wood residues from forest operations and industry, agrobiomasses and energy crops, used wood - using the classification and specification of CEN TC 335 on solid biofuels (CEN/TS 14961).

30 different fuel production methods and business models will be analysed using a systematic approach. Different methods will be selected and described. Analysis includes raw material technology, social and economic aspects, production costs, organisation models, marketing, contracting, information on fuel quality and fuel quality control. Recommendations on suitability of the method for other countries or sectors will be made. The most suitable methods identified will be described.

Policies, definitions, classifications and prices for biomass and waste differ from country to country. These differences impact on the implementations of the various EU directives in the member states. Compatibilities between EU and national legislations will be evaluated regarding terminology, emission levels, supporting schemes etc.

Several actions wil support the efficient information dissemination of the project. International and national events will take place. This task is co-ordinated by the European Biomass association - AEBIOM the 28 members of which are key organisations in this regard. The project also cooperates with IEA Task 40 in biomass trade (www.fairbiotrade.org) and with the ThermalNet project(www.thermonet.co.uk) in biomass conversion technologies and standardisation. Expected results

• European review of market and policy analysis of the European biofuel trade and potential estimation for future trading
• establishment of continuous fuel pirces collecting systems in several countries
• basics for future development of biofuel standards based on the experiences collected from biofuel traders
• recommendations and guidelines for efficient busjness models for different fuels and user groups in both small and large scale
• summarized effects and driving forces for the implementation of new EU Directives
• co-operation and broad dissemination of the results by means of publications, seminars, workshops and webpage and by using associations with several thousands of members

Coordinator

VTT, Finland

Partners

• SLU, Sweden
• Senter Novem, Netherlands
• DTI, Denmark
• FNR, Germany
• CRES, Greece
• BLT, Austria
• Valbiom, Belgium
• Agencia Andaluza de la Energía, Spain
• The University of Manchester, UK
• CBE, Portugal
• SWS, Ireland
• AEBIOM, and its 28 national bioenergy associations
• CEPI, Belgium
• NCP, Finland
• ADEME, France

Contacts

Contact

• Eija ALAKANGAS / VTT Energy FINLAND