prepared by: Hermann Wieser Management & Renewable Energy Consultant wieserconsult

AGRO-BIOMASS PLANTS VOJVODINA Assessment of potentials for agro-biomass plants (straw combustion) in public & private sector in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina prepared by: Hermann Wieser Management & Renewable Energy Consultant www.wieserconsult.com

Structure of the Presentation • Basic data of Province of Vojvodina • Agro-biomass potential • Local experience in collectionand logistics of agro-biomass and identified biomass plants • Assessment of potentials for agro-biomass projects in selected Municipalities • Agro-biomass: Strength – Weakness Analysis • Conclusions and recommendations

Basic data of the Autonomous Province of VojvodinaAgriculture relevant for agro-biomass Source: Statistical data provided by Chamber of Commerce Vojvodina, Secretariat for Agriculture & Food Industry, average ha 2009 - 2011

Basic data on structure of the energy sector in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina Source: Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, Provincial Secretariat for Energy and Mineral Resources

Agro-biomass potential of selected crops Source: Statistical Yearbook of Serbia, Study “RazvojTrzistaBiomase u Vojvodini”, Prof.Dr.DusanGvozdenac, 2012, Chamber of Economy of Vojvodina, Secretariat for Agriculture & Food Industry, average ha 2009 - 2011 *) Due to the focus of the present study in the sector of agro-biomass the resources in term of forestry biomass, agricultural biomass related to energy crops (oil, sugar, starch crops), livestock waste as well as industrial and household waste are not of subject in the table above.

Realistic potential of agro-biomass for sustainable generation of heat and electricity in Province of Vojvodina

Collection and logistics of agro-biomass (straw) • In many cases straw is still burned on the fields even it is prohibited by law

Collection and logistics of agro-biomass (straw) • Straw collection and logistic usually done with old tractors and balers by local farmers • Straw sold to local companies for heating and drying of cereals • Straw and corn cobs collected by farmers for household and farm heating 2

Collection and logistics of agro-biomass (straw) • But also professional straw collection and logistic companies already present on market • Pictures below show straw collection and storage by company “Hollo Farm” in Dorodoslovo 2

Identified agro-biomass (straw) heating plants • CHP-plants fired with agro-biomass NOT identified • Status of implementation of heating plants in Province of Vojvodina can be characterised for mainly three categories: • Small-scaled and old firing systems manufactured by local boiler producers in the past • Scientific and research plants at smaller scale • Newly invested plants for heating and process heat with advanced technology

Assessment of potentials for agro-biomass projects in selected Municipalities in public & private sector in the Province of Vojvodina • Selection criteria • NOT to interfere with the KfW-Project “Pre-Feasibility for 15 District Heating Companies on Biomass CHP in Serbia” • Size of the Municipalities/Cities • Presumption of existing district heating • Strong agricultural background • Approach • Arrangement of meetings by GIZ back-office in Belgrade • Request for representatives of Municipality, development agencies, energy supply, agriculture, industry • Presentation/Introduction of project “Development of a Sustainable Bioenergy Market in Serbia” and it’s TA Components • Identification of existing energy supply and potential for future development • Visits of premises and photo documentation according to disposability • Scientific and research plants at small scale • Newly invested plants for heating and process heat with advanced technology

Assessment of potentials for agro-biomass projects in selected Municipalities in public & private sector in the Province of Vojvodina • Selected Municipalities/Cities • Selected Municipalities • Apatin • Becej • Indjija • Kula • Vrbas • Vrsac

Short profile of Municipalities *) Cities actually without district heating but having intentions to implement district heating systems **) Situation in terms of major agricultural and industrial processing companies in the City with demand of thermal energy and interest for potential investment an agro-biomass plant project ***) Industrial parks with gas grid systems for room heating; light industry with minor need of process heat

Potential of agro-biomass (straw) supply in Municipalities *) Farming of major crops for agro-biomass (straw) production; medium local yields and grain-straw proportion

Selected potentials for project development/investments in selected Cities • Energy supply in City of Becej • Companies in the Industrial Zone of Vrbas

Energy supply in City of Becej • District heating network in operation based on gas • Energy switch from fossil to renewables is a committed target of the City Council • Basic data of Toplana Becej (district heating company) are as follows:

Selected pictures of Toplana Becej

The industrial zones of Vrbas in total are covering 180 hectares. Following major companies are located in the industrial zone: • Sunoko (known as former sugar factory Backa), member of MK Group (www.sunoko.rs) • Carnex, meat processing factory, member of MK Group (www.carnex.rs) • Vital, edible oil and vegetable fat factory (www.vital.rs) Selected data and pictures of Industrial Zone of Vrbas

Agro-Biomass: Strength-Weakness Analysis

Conclusions and recommendations

Hey, the GIZ project “Development of a Sustainable Bioenergy Market in Serbia” is an excellent instrument to support the Province of Vojvodina!

prepared by: Hermann Wieser Management & Renewable Energy Consultant wieserconsult