Task 43 (Biomass Supply in a Nature Positive Circular Economy)

Australian Renewable Fuels Week is just over four weeks away! We have a diverse range of amazing speakers ready to share their insights into low carbon liquid fuels and renewable gas at the State Library of NSW, Sydney. Here's the line-up for conference day two, with more speakers to be announced soon! Driving Australia’s Bioeconomy Wednesday 5 March, 8.30am – 5.30pm • Enabling sustainable feedstock growth and innovation Professor Mark Brown, Supply chain logistics - Overcoming the challenges of moving biomass Geoffrey Bell, CEO, MicroBioGen, Enhancing SAF Production in Australia Dr Allan Green, AGRENEW, How Australian grain growers can best help build the feedstock supply Jesse Scott, GrainCorp, Foundational role of canola in Australia’s low carbon liquid fuel industry Tom Woodlock, Argus Media, How Australian tallow is supporting the global biofuels industry and why it needs to be priced Paul Beastall, CEO, HutanBio, Bioenergy breakthrough: Unlocking Western Australia's potential with algae biofarms Christopher Wren, Ph.D., Australian Sugar Milling Council, Biofuel feedstocks – A future made in Australia? Rachel Palumbo, Nufarm, Accelerating the adoption of low carbon liquid fuels: Nufarm’s oilseed solutions James Hygate OBE, Firefly Green Fuels, SAF from sewage GHD, Biogenic CO2 – The next frontier in sustainable fuel production Dr. Md Jahirul Islam, Central Queensland University, Techno-economic assessment of converting municipal solid waste into standard automobile fuel • Financing the future bioeconomy Jason Cheng, Kerogen Capital, SAF – An international investor’s perspective Wesley Monteiro, S&P Global, Strategic SAF investment for an evolving industry Alex Grant, Director, ARENA Clean Energy Finance Corporation Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF), Supporting the development of projects in northern Australia • Enabling a wholistic energy system and maximising social license Gerard Ostheimer, Manager, Clean Energy Ministerial Biofuture Campaign Sabiene Heindl, The Energy Charter Jim Snow, Oakley Greenwood, Lessons from Australia's largest Net Zero gas “Greenwashing” Federal court case – An expert witness view Virpi Barrett, Sunshine Hydro, How can green fuel production and the power grid live in symbiosis? GHD, Low carbon liquid fuels vs battery electric vehicles • Carbon accounting, traceability and certification of bio products and feedstocks Emily Marthaler, Director of Global Policy, Growth Energy Anita Kapernick, Australian Government DCCEEW, Guarantee of Origin Scheme GHD, Navigating the Green Premium: Carbon price strategies for sustainable fuels, Steve Tan, Argus Media, The role of bioenergy in the Australian carbon market For the full preliminary program and tickets visit: https://lnkd.in/gkA8hbhq Thank you to our sponsors: LanzaJet, bp, Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG), NSW Government, Clean Energy Finance Corporation, Licella, Neste, Argus Media, LMS ENERGY, Jemena, GreenPower

Interested in how Australia can unlock a more sustainable and energy-independent future? Check out Australia's 2024 country report 🌏 ⬇️

The sustainability of bioenergy systems has been widely studied, emphasizing the need for standardized assessments of their environmental, social, and economic impacts, particularly given the anticipated growth in the sector. While biofuels and bioproducts are often promoted for their socio-economic benefits at local and national levels, these claims frequently lack clear, quantifiable evidence. 👉 IEA Bioenergy carried out a stock-taking report with the contribution of different Tasks, with a literature review of 148 recent publications examined indicators to measure social, economic, and environmental benefits associated with bioenergy production. A virtual workshop engaged 40+ experts in assessing bioenergy sustainability. Main findings ✅ No single indicator captures the breadth of social or economic sustainability. It is important that individual projects be assessed using appropriate indicators in each case. Communities and local stakeholders are best situated to identify appropriate indicators and to provide guidance on how they are used in assessing projects. ✅ Often literature focuses on broader community impacts but neglects the need to find projects that actually make economic sense and deliver value. It is important that indicators include pragmatic measures such as the financial viability of a bioenergy project and the cost of CO2 mitigation/abatement. ✅ A wide range of methodologies are observed in the literature, which means that assessments of bioenergy sustainability are often difficult to compare. IEA Bioenergy may be able to provide guidance on the methodologies being used, while not prescribing specific indicators. Guidance is needed to help determine appropriate system boundaries, and to determine the functional units being used in assessments. Read more on our website 🔗 https://lnkd.in/davyNrrb Author: Warren Mabee

The sustainability of bioenergy systems has been widely studied, emphasizing the need for standardized assessments of their environmental, social, and economic impacts, particularly given the anticipated growth in the sector. While biofuels and bioproducts are often promoted for their socio-economic benefits at local and national levels, these claims frequently lack clear, quantifiable evidence. 👉 IEA Bioenergy carried out a stock-taking report with the contribution of different Tasks, with a literature review of 148 recent publications examined indicators to measure social, economic, and environmental benefits associated with bioenergy production. A virtual workshop engaged 40+ experts in assessing bioenergy sustainability. Main findings ✅ No single indicator captures the breadth of social or economic sustainability. It is important that individual projects be assessed using appropriate indicators in each case. Communities and local stakeholders are best situated to identify appropriate indicators and to provide guidance on how they are used in assessing projects. ✅ Often literature focuses on broader community impacts but neglects the need to find projects that actually make economic sense and deliver value. It is important that indicators include pragmatic measures such as the financial viability of a bioenergy project and the cost of CO2 mitigation/abatement. ✅ A wide range of methodologies are observed in the literature, which means that assessments of bioenergy sustainability are often difficult to compare. IEA Bioenergy may be able to provide guidance on the methodologies being used, while not prescribing specific indicators. Guidance is needed to help determine appropriate system boundaries, and to determine the functional units being used in assessments. Read more on our website 🔗 https://lnkd.in/davyNrrb Author: Warren Mabee

An interesting review providing valuable insights for fostering sustainable and socially responsible bioenergy development ⬇️.

The future of our agrifood systems isn’t just about feeding the growing global population. It’s about producing smarter, cleaner, and more sustainably. By optimising agricultural production methods, reducing waste, and focusing on regenerative practices, we can create a more resilient food system that supports sustainable bioenergy solutions.

As a new triennium begins, we are pleased to announce a few changes in IEA Bioenergy leadership team. Professor Mark Brown from the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia, has been elected as the new Chair, succeeding Dina Bacovsky of BEST - Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies GmbH and Sustainable Technologies, Austria. Assisting him there will be two Vice-Chairs: Birger Kerckow of Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe e.V. (FNR), Germany, who continues in this role, and Anna Malmström of the Swedish Energy Agency, Sweden. Eric van den Heuvel of studio Gear Up B.V., The Netherlands, has been appointed as the new Technical Coordinator, taking over from Luc Pelkmans of Caprea Sustainable Solutions, Belgium. We extend our sincere gratitude to Dina and Luc for their invaluable contributions and wish the new leadership team every success in advancing sustainable bioenergy solutions globally. For more details, visit the official announcement here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dqFadxUM

🌍 Excited to share insights from our recent review on woody biomass quality characteristics for bioenergy applications! Key findings reveal that moisture content, calorific value, and ash content are critical metrics influencing economic and environmental outcomes. 🔑 By understanding these traits, industries can unlock new efficiencies and tailor biomass for high-value markets, paving the way for a greener, sustainable energy future. Check out the video for a quick summary! 🎥 And find the report here: https://lnkd.in/gV5SY3XP

Read the key highlights of the BBEST - IEA Bioenergy Conference 2024, held in São Paulo, Brazil, from October 22 to 24, 2024. This unique event brought together two major conferences: - The Brazilian Bioenergy Science and Technology Conference (BBEST), held every three years in Brazil. - The IEA Bioenergy Triennial Conference, held every three years in various locations around the world. On our website, you can now find a detailed summary of the key highlights from each session 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dbz9u4SQ

What is bioenergy and what is its role in a lower carbon future you ask? This is a great video from our friends in Canada on that!