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Maximize Biomass Energy Production: Sustainable Solutions for the Future

Explore the potential of utilizing biomass for gas and diesel production while maintaining forest sustainability. Understand bioenergy impacts on forestry and societal acceptance. Learn about technologies, markets, and public attitudes shaping the industry.

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Maximize Biomass Energy Production: Sustainable Solutions for the Future

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  1. KiOR--Columbus, MS • 1000 gt/day • 11M g/yr • Gas, diesel • SYP • Offtake sold • EISA def’n • Natchez next

  2. Southern Co.—Austin Energy • 100MWe • 1M gt/yr • “No virgin wood fiber, other than from storm debris, shall be collected or used in association with plant operations.” • Never again

  3. RWE Innogy--Waycross • 1.5M gt/yr • 750,000 tons pellets

  4. The Big Questions • Is It going to happen? Where will it happen? • Can we produce energy biomass without hurting forests? • Does it change the way we do forestry? • What is the impact of bioenergy on forest products? • Can we get the costs down? • Will the public accept wood for energy?

  5. Southern Forest Futures

  6. Biomass Availability

  7. Site Productivity

  8. Biomass from Woodlands

  9. Short Rotation Energywood

  10. Conversion/Feedstock

  11. Social Acceptability

  12. SRS Bioenergy Research • Sustainability, carbon cycling, nutrient removals • Short rotation hardwood culture in LMAV • Biomass supply and siting tools • Assessments of markets, future demand • Operations technology—harvest, process, transport • Conversion technology—gasification, liquid fuels • Social science, public attitudes

  13. What Can We Do For You?

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