Fuel consumption and GHG emissions of forest biomass supply chains in Northern Sweden: a comparison analysis between integrated and conventional supply chains

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (7) ◽  
pp. 568-581 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa de la Fuente ◽  
Sara González-García ◽  
Dimitris Athanassiadis ◽  
Tomas Nordfjell
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chains ◽  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Forest Biomass ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Northern Sweden ◽  
Comparison Analysis ◽  
Biomass Supply

scholarly journals Effects of Local Biomass Availability and Road Network Properties on the Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Biomass Supply Chain

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Jäppinen ◽  
O.-J. Korpinen ◽  
T. Ranta
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Road Network ◽  
Forest Biomass ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Local Conditions ◽  
Biomass Supply ◽  
Network Properties ◽  
Gis Methods ◽  
Biomass Availability

This study presents two case studies of 100 GWh of forest biomass supply: Rovaniemi in northern Finland and Mikkeli in south-eastern Finland. The study evaluates the effects of local biomass availability and road network properties on the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of these two supply chains. The local forest biomass availability around the case study locations, truck transportation distances, and road network properties were analyzed by GIS methods to produce accurate and site-dependent data for the transportation emission calculations. The GHG emissions were then assessed by LCA methods. The total transportation distance to Rovaniemi was 22% larger than to Mikkeli, but the transportation derived GHG emissions were 31% larger. The results highlight the fact that local conditions should always be taken into account when assessing the sustainability of biomass-based energy production.

scholarly journals Le potentiel de la biomasse forestière comme source d’énergie pour le Canada

2011 ◽  
Vol 87 (03) ◽  
pp. 345-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Paré ◽  
Pierre Bernier ◽  
Evelyne Thiffault ◽  
Brian Titus
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Heat Production ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Forest Biomass ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Combined Heat And Power ◽  
Energy Demands ◽  
Biomass Supply ◽  
Relative Scarcity ◽  
Le Canada

There is a growing interest in using forest biomass as an energy source. The main objectives of this paper are to give some figures and perspectives on Canadian forest biomass supply with respect to Canada's energy demand and to examine the potential of using this feedstock for reducing our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Published estimates of forest biomass supply as harvest residues are reported and discussed. The range of estimates listed here indicates that this source of energy is important but that it is still a fraction of our energy demands. The potential of using this biomass to reduce our GHG emissions is strongly dependent, among other factors, on the technological pathways that are used, with direct heat production and combined heat and power (CHP) ranking amongst the best options available. The relative scarcity of the resource behooves us to use it efficiently.

Methods to Manage and Optimize Forest Biomass Supply Chains: a Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 124-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mauricio Acuna ◽  
John Sessions ◽  
Rene Zamora ◽  
Kevin Boston ◽  
Mark Brown ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chains ◽  
Forest Biomass ◽  
Biomass Supply
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