The introduction of renewable jet fuel (RJF) is considered an important emission mitigation measure for the aviation industry. This study compares well-to-wake (WtWa) greenhouse gas (GHG) performance multiple RJF conversion pathways and explores impact different co-product allocation methods. insights obtained in this are particular importance if included as instrument global Carbon Offsetting Reduction Scheme International Aviation (CORSIA). Fischer–Tropsch yield highest GHG reduction...

Abstract This study compares the short‐term economic feasibility of six conversion pathways for renewable jet fuel ( RJF ) production. The assessment combines (i) a harmonized techno‐economic analysis expected to be certified use in commercial aviation by 2020, (ii) pioneer plant taking into account technological immaturity, and (iii) quantified merits co‐producing alongside existing European supply chains pulp, wheat ethanol, beet sugar industries. None assessed are able reach price parity...

This study uses a geographically-explicit cost optimization model to analyze the impact of and interrelation between four reduction strategies for biofuel production: economies scale, intermodal transport, integration with existing industries, distributed supply chain configurations (i.e. chains an intermediate pre-treatment step reduce biomass transport cost). The assessed production levels ranging from 1 150 PJ a−1 in context Swedish forest industry. Biofuel was produced forestry using...

Abstract The expected use of solid biomass for large‐scale heat and power production across North–West Europe ( NW EU ) has led to discussions about its sustainability, especially due the increasing import dependence sector. While individual Member States companies have put forward sustainability criteria, it remains unclear how different requirements will influence availability cost thus specific regions satisfy their demand in a competitive global market. We combined geospatially explicit...

Biomass is the largest source of renewable energy carrier in European Union (EU) contributing to over 60% energy, with majority supply coming from domestic sources. However, an increasing significant amount feedstock imported, either due undersupply or higher production costs within country. This article provides up-to-date view bioenergy supply, demand and trade Northwest Europe 2030. Projections system model Green-X are compared recent national studies concerning imports. The results show...

Sustainability criteria and verification through national legislations voluntary certification schemes are important tools to ensure sustainable supply bioenergy development in the European Union. The Renewable Energy Directive Recast (RED II) sets framework for renewable energy support period 2021–2030 with updated new sustainability criteria. This study reviews RED II existing schemes. aim is identify possible gaps good practices propose a set of that effective their coverage most urgent...

The production of bio-based asphalt utilizing lignin from amongst others local biorefineries is currently under development in the Netherlands. In this study, life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology was applied to investigate environmental implications replacing conventional asphalts with lignin-based asphalts. Inventory data for were collected two Dutch biorefining industries (Avantium and Vertoro). Eleven impact categories considered, along a single-score cost indicator. For comparative...

The supply, storage, and (international) transport of green hydrogen (H2) are essential for the decarbonization energy sector. goal this study was to assess final cost-price carbon footprint imported H2 in market via maritime shipping liquid organic carriers (LOHCs), including dibenzyl toluene-perhydro-dibenzyltoluene (DBT-PDBT) toluene-methylcyclohexane (TOL-MCH) systems. focused on logistic steps intra-European supply chains different scenarios future production Portugal demand Netherlands...

Abstract The efficient use of lignocellulosic biomass for the production advanced fuels and bio‐based materials has become increasingly relevant. In EU, regulatory developments are stimulating mobilization chemicals / biofuels from biomass. We used an attributional life‐cycle assessment approach based on region‐specific characteristics to determine greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) performance different supply‐chain configurations with internationally sourced (stem wood, forest residues,...

In the last decade, lignin has received much attention as a feedstock to produce bio-based products. This study investigates potential benefits of using mitigate environmental impact road construction sector. An life cycle assessment (LCA) various top-layer asphalts kraft was conducted. From cradle-to-grave perspective, lignin-based were compared with conventional asphalts. The results LCA revealed that climate change could be 30–75% lower than For other ten categories, trade-offs observed....

Abstract This study presents supply scenarios of nonfood renewable jet fuel ( RJF ) in the European Union EU toward 2030, based on anticipated regulatory context, availability biomass and conversion technologies, competing demand from other sectors (i.e., transport, heat, power, chemicals). A cost optimization model was used to identify preconditions for increased production associated emission reductions, costs, impact sectors. Model show could increase 1 PJ 2021 165–261 /year (3.8–6.1...

Abstract Advanced biofuels produced from lignocellulosic crops grown on marginal lands can become an important part of the European Union (EU) climate change mitigation strategy to reduce CO 2 emissions and meet biofuel demand. This study quantifies spatially explicit availability land in EU, its production biomass potentials for eight different crops, greenhouse gas (GHG) performance advanced supply chains. Available is mapped based marginality Renewable Energy Directive Recast (REDII)...

Abstract Several studies that have assessed the role of bioenergy in energy system primarily focused on electricity, heat, and road transport. However, sectors few alternatives to biomass, namely aviation chemical industry, are expected become increasingly important. We extended a bottom‐up systems model with fossil‐based bio‐based chemicals renewable jet fuels assess deployment biomass conversion technologies Netherlands until 2030. The comprises detailed cost‐structures mid‐term...

Achieving a circular economy (CE) is seen by society and policymakers as crucial to achieving sustainable, resource-efficient, renewable competitive economy. Given the current threat of climate change, we must develop new products that not only maximise circularity resources but also minimise change impacts. While these two goals are usually aligned, trade-offs exist. For instance, recycling biobased asphalt better end-of-life option than landfilling from resource efficiency perspective....

Abstract With growing demand for internationally traded biomass, the logistic operations required to economically move biomass from field or forest end‐ users have become increasingly complex. To design cost effective and sustainable feedstock supply chains, it is important understand economics, energy greenhouse gas ( GHG ) emissions, their interdependencies, related uncertainties of process international chains. This paper presents an approach assessing lignocellulosic systems at...