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Biobased Economy Prof Biobased economy prof. dr. Tom Kuppens Globalization and Sustainable Development 28th February 2019 Overview . What is a biobased economy? . Why do we need a biobased economy? . Is biobased always more sustainable than fossil? . How can we realize the transition towards a biobased economy? . What is the role of education in that transition? 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 2 What is a biobased economy? What is biomass? A definition ... ‘biomass’ means the biodegradable fraction of products, waste and residues from biological origin from agriculture (including vegetal and animal substances), forestry and related industries including fisheries and aquaculture, as well as the biodegradable fraction of industrial and municipal waste Source: Renewable Energy Directive (2009/28/EC) 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 4 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 5 Biomass as energy source . Oldest energy source . wood and harvest residues . fuel for cooking and heating . still daily reality in large parts of the world . Renewable energy source . replenishes itself non-depletable . Sustainable energy source . CO2-neutral (see next slide) 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 6 Biomass as energy source 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 7 Biomass as energy source short carbon cycle carbon capture and utilization 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 8 Biomass as energy source Why does the demand for biomass as energy source increase? . Paris Agreement (12th December 2015) . 20/20/20 goals EU by 2020 . 20% cut in GHG emissions (from 1990 levels) 40% by 2030 . 20% of EU energy from renewables 27% by 2030 . 20% improvement in energy efficiency . What after 2020? EU Energy Roadmap 2050 . 80-95% cut in GHG emissions (from 1990 levels) . 55-75% of EU energy from renewables (until 97% in electricity consumption) 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 9 Biomass as energy source Energy use in Flanders 2016 Source: Energy balance Flanders 1990-2016 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 10 Biomassa als energiebron Gross green power production in Flanders Source: Inventory renewable energy sources Flanders 2005-2017 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 11 Biomass as energy source Use of biomass for energy purposes in Flanders Source: Inventory renewable energy sources Flanders 2005-2017 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 12 Cascading . optimal usage . in time . in value . in function . avoid conflicts in biomass use . lowest priority for energy applications 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 13 Biorefinery 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 14 Biorefinery 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 15 Biorefinery 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 16 Biorefinery 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 17 Bio-economy and biobased economy The bio-economy includes all activities related to the production of biomass, and the ways in which the biomass and its residues can be used subsequently. 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 18 Bio-economy and biobased economy The biobased economy (BBE) is the part of the bio-economy in which biobased materials and energy are produced and biomass is used in processes. 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 19 Biobased and circular economy biocycle technocycle 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 20 Biobased and circular economy . Both are solutions for efficient use of resources and sustainability . Integration of both concepts is even more powerful, i.e. circular economy should contain a renewable dimension from the start by replacing depletable resources by renewable resources . biobased economy should be circular at the end by paying attention to the ‘end-of-life’: also materials from renewable resources are kept in the cycle by resuse, recycling, etc. Bron: Van Buggenhout, Eva en Van Gijseghem Dirk (2016) “De Vlaamse bio- economie strategie, heden en toekomst” Departement LV 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 21 Why do we need a biobased economy? Why a biobased economy? Vision and strategy of the Flemish government for a sustainable and competitive bio-economy by 2030 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 23 Why a biobased economy? . Answer to climate change 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 24 Why a biobased economy? . Finiteness of the fossil fuel reserves natural gas oil coal 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 25 Why a biobased economy? . Population growth . food security . increased demand for natural fibers for clothing and living . Safe, secured, sustainable and affordable energy (Energy Roadmap 2050) . increased role of intermittent energy sources (sun and wind) in the total energy mix . need for energy storage (e.g. biomass) . bio-energy contributes to the stability of the electricity grid 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 26 Why a biobased economy? . opportunities for green growth in the crossborder region Flanders-Netherlands . in the next 5 years there will be around 5000 ‘biobased’ jobs and 3000 ‘circular’ jobs . BBE will have the greatest impact on the chemistry/biotech sector . both in large enterprisis in which the BBE is (slowly) included in the portfolio of activities . as well as in small enterprises who position themselves from the start as a BBE compony 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 27 Why a biobased economy? Bron: Sustainable use of and creation of value from renewable raw materials for biobased industrial production such as biomaterials and green chemicals in Flanders (2016) 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 28 Examples . What? . valorisation of particleboard, brewer’s spent grain, ... to biochar and activated carbon . How? . Pyrolysis . Business model? . Furniture manufacturers now pay 90 EUR for the disposal of one ton of particleboard waste ACT&SORB processes this waste at a lower cost . Activated carbon yield is 33% higher compared to fresh wood feedstock ACT&SORB can supply activated carbon at a lower price 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 29 Examples . Alternative aviation fuels . can replace up to 50% of fossil based kerosene FT $1.15/l HEFA $0.91/l Kerosine $0.64/l 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 30 Examples . Products of applewood residues from Haspengouw 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 31 Examples . Co-innovation by processing of expired food from supermarkets, and pig/chicken manure . Insects for food, feed, chemistry and agriculture . low-grade biomass high-grade protein for feed . chitin keeps food in plastic foil fresh longer wound healing + blood solidification in band aid (black soldier fly does not transmit diseases) . replacement of fish meal for (overfishing) fish farms 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 32 Example . Biobased PEF (polyethylene furanoate) to replace fossil PET (polyethylene terephtalate) . better barrier for O2 and CO2 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 33 Is biobased always more sustainable than fossil? Is biobased always more sustainable than fossil? Is biomass truely environmentally friendly? preference for the use of locally available biomass 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 35 Is biobased always more sustainable than fossil? 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 36 Is biobased always more sustainable than fossil https://www.pre-sustainability.com/news/bio-based-products-are-always-good-myth-or-not Advantages . CO2 neutral . renewable finitness of fossil resources . reduced dependency on fossil resources Disadvantages . fertilizers emissions of N2O (nitrous oxide): 298 CO2-eq. leaching of N and P to ground and surface water . use of fossil fuels for the production of manure, transport, ... land use change (LUC) 27/02/2019 LCA - T. Kuppens 37 Is biobased always more sustainable than fossil? . 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation biofuels • low energy efficiency 1st • competition with food • higher energy efficiency 2nd • use of residues and wastes • no competition with farmland 3rd • algae 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 38 Is biobased always more sustainable than fossil? . Indirect land use change (ILUC) . Cause? Occupation of non-agricultural land for the production of biomass (e.g. van niet- landbouwgronden voor de productie van biomassa (vb. chopping trees in rainforest) . Consequences? . increase of CO2 emissions . monoculture reduced biodiversity 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 39 How can we realize the transition towards a biobased economy? Transition to a biobased economy 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 41 SWOT analysis BBE in Flanders Strength Weaknesses - Knowledge base (biotechnology, process - Availability of land, technology), - Dense population, - (Modern) agriculture, - High environmental pressure, - Strength industry (food, chemistry, - Weak research valorisation, energy), - Weak participation of industry in - Logistic sector, European funding programs - Frontrunner in sorting and recycling of - Fragmented research landscape, waste.. - Extended regulation and complexity of Belgian institutional structure, - Little funding programs for valorisation of biobased applications. Opportunities Threats - Existing policy and initiatives, e.g. - Little own technology development, transversal action materials - Growing competition from cooperating management, biomass inventory, ..., European clusters without involvement - Co-operation with the Netherlands of Flanders and other pilot installations, - Entrepreneurial mindset within - Insufficient harmonization of legislation companies and policy. 28/02/2019 Biobased economy - T. Kuppens 42 Vision of the
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