Bioethanol, especially the bioethanol derived from lignocellulosic biomass, is considered as a feasible alternative to fossil transport fuels. In this paper, the possibilities for bioethanol production are evaluated for three Swedish municipalities. Three lignocellulosic feedstocks are analysed in this study: willow (Salix), wheat straw and oat straw. The evaluation is based on the regional statistical data for year 2006. The objective of the study is also to evaluate if the studied regions can be self-sufficient in transport fuels, currently and in 2020. The results show that the estimated bioethanol production could completely cover the ethanol demand in the studied municipalities. Based on the future scenarios made for the bioethanol production and consumption in those municipalities, it can be concluded that even in 2020 the ethanol fuel demand can be satisfied by the local bioethanol production. Under the assumptions that the gasoline price will increase and at the same time the bioethanol production costs will decrease along with a slight taxation, the potential bioethanol use in the transport sector will be economically favourable.
BIOETHANOL PRODUCTION FROM LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS EVALUATION OF THE POTENTIAL BIOETHANOL PRODUCTION IN THREE SWEDISH REGIONS
DESIDERI, UMBERTO
2009-01-01
Abstract
Bioethanol, especially the bioethanol derived from lignocellulosic biomass, is considered as a feasible alternative to fossil transport fuels. In this paper, the possibilities for bioethanol production are evaluated for three Swedish municipalities. Three lignocellulosic feedstocks are analysed in this study: willow (Salix), wheat straw and oat straw. The evaluation is based on the regional statistical data for year 2006. The objective of the study is also to evaluate if the studied regions can be self-sufficient in transport fuels, currently and in 2020. The results show that the estimated bioethanol production could completely cover the ethanol demand in the studied municipalities. Based on the future scenarios made for the bioethanol production and consumption in those municipalities, it can be concluded that even in 2020 the ethanol fuel demand can be satisfied by the local bioethanol production. Under the assumptions that the gasoline price will increase and at the same time the bioethanol production costs will decrease along with a slight taxation, the potential bioethanol use in the transport sector will be economically favourable.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
