An integrated framework to assess spatial and related implications of biomass delivery chains

The overall objective of the ME4 research project was to develop an integrated framework to assess and analyse the spatial implications and related opportunities and consequences of an increased implementation of biomass delivery chains for energy, biofuels and biochemicals at different geographical levels. Tapping into the national and regional biomass potential is quite difficult. The hypothesis of this project was that the biomass potential can be mobilized better if innovative regional biomass delivery chains are designed. Therefore, an integrated framework to assess spatial and related implications of sustainable regional biomass delivery chains is needed. The research project has addressed four main topics: design of sustainable regional biomass delivery chains and assessment of their spatial implications; develop an integrated framework to assess spatial and related implications; analyse and assess National & European possibilities for biomass production and utilisation under different scenarios; test methodology to actively involve stakeholders in the development of biomass chains.

[1]  Marc Londo,et al.  Assessment of biofuels supporting policies using the BioTrans model , 2010 .

[2]  E. Beinat,et al.  Methoden en systemen voor het afwegingskader Ruimtelijke Effecten; Een inventarisatie naar de methodologische aspecten van afwegingsmethoden en DSS toepassingen geschikt voor het Afwegingskader Ruimtelijke Effecten (AKRE) , 2002 .

[3]  Stefan Schleicher,et al.  Progress report 2011 about the National Renewable ActionPlan 2010 [on renewable energy resources] for Austria (NREAP-AT) under Directive 2009/28/EG of the European Parliament and of the Council , 2011 .

[4]  Eefje Cuppen,et al.  Putting Perspectives into Participation : Constructive Conflict Methodology for Problem Structuring in Stakeholder Dialogues , 2010 .

[5]  F. Brouwer,et al.  Opbrengstdervingpercentages voor combinaties van bodemtypen en grondwatertrappen; geactualiseerde help-tabellen en opbrengstdepressiekaarten , 2002 .

[6]  H. W. Elbersen,et al.  Potential, spatial distribution and economic performance of regional biomass chains: The North of the Netherlands as example , 2010 .

[7]  W. Elbersen,et al.  Limiting the NIMBY-Effect at the Introduction of Bioenergy Production Chains: a Case Study for The Netherlands , 2010 .

[8]  B. Fraters,et al.  De uitspoeling van het stikstofoverschot naar grond- en oppervlaktewater op landbouwbedrijven , 2007 .

[9]  Emmy Bergsma,et al.  Q methodology to select participants for a stakeholder dialogue on energy options from biomass in the Netherlands , 2010 .

[10]  Dallemand Jean-Francois,et al.  Cereals Straw Resources for Bioenergy in the European Union , 2007 .

[11]  Marc Londo,et al.  Productivity developments in European agriculture: Relations to and opportunities for biomass production , 2011 .

[12]  Marc Londo,et al.  Competition between biofuels: Modeling technological learning and cost reductions over time , 2010 .

[13]  G. Fischer,et al.  Biofuel production potentials in Europe: sustainable use of cultivated land and pastures. Part I: Land productivity potentials. , 2010 .

[14]  J. Koppejan,et al.  Beschikbaarheid van Nederlandse biomassa voor elektriciteit en warmte in 2020. Rapportage in opdracht van SenterNovem. Projectnr. 200809 , 2009 .

[15]  A. Faaij,et al.  European biomass resource potential and costs , 2010 .

[16]  H. Witzke,et al.  Integrated assessment of nitrogen losses from agriculture in EU-27 using MITERRA-EUROPE. , 2009, Journal of environmental quality.

[17]  R. P. Poppens.  NTA 8080 analysis of the JaLo pellet chain , 2011 .

[18]  Lei.  Land- en tuinbouwcijfers 2004 , 2002 .

[19]  Johan P.M. Sanders,et al.  The development of biocommodities and the role of North West European ports in biomass chains , 2009 .

[20]  Peter Kuikman,et al.  Nulmeting emissie broeikasgassen Gelderse land- en tuinbouw , 2009 .

[21]  G. Fischer,et al.  Biofuel production potentials in Europe: sustainable use of cultivated land and pastures. Part II: Land use scenarios , 2010 .

[22]  H. W. Elbersen,et al.  Bioenergy production chain development in the Netherlands: key factors for success , 2010 .

[23]  H. W. Elbersen,et al.  COMBINING GOALS IN THE LOGISTICS BIO-ENERGY CHAINS , 2005 .

[24]  F. Brentrup,et al.  GHG emissions and energy efficiency in European nitrogen fertiliser production and use. , 2008 .

[25]  W. A. Rienks,et al.  Ruimte voor biomassa in Europa , 2009 .

[26]  Berien Elbersen,et al.  Application of a GIS-BIOLOCO tool for the design and assessment of biomass delivery chains , 2008 .

[27]  André Faaij,et al.  Spatial variation of environmental impacts of regional biomass chains , 2012 .