Case Studies by Country
Case Studies by Country
The case studies below highlight interesting examples of the application of standard methodology to Bioenergy and Carbon Sequestration projects around the world. These studies estimate the GHG mitigation potential for a range of biomass and bioenergy systems. The goals are:
- to compare project GHG balances and fossil reference systems;
- to increase experience in implementation of mitigation projects, and;
- to make recommendations for optimization of these systems.
Australia
GHG balance of a co-firing system of biomass and a wood fired conversion facility, both based on conventional hardwood plantation forestry. May 2005
“Does soil carbon loss in biomass production systems negate the greenhouse gas benefits of bioenergy?” This study looks at the relationship between soil carbon sequestration and bioenergy, addressing the implications for the overall GHG balance of bioenergy and land use projects, and carbon accounting under the Kyoto Protocol
Austria
Greenhouse Gas Benefits of a Biogas Plant in Austria. June 2011
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Greenhouse gas and energy analysis of a bioethanol oriented biorefinery based on wood. March 2013
Canada
GHG impacts of pellet production from woody biomass in BC, Canada, and transporting them to Europe, USA and Canada substituting fossil fuels. July 2006
GHG balance of a small pyrolysis plant using both sawmill residues and thinnings from a juvenile spacing program to produce bio-Oil, used either in a pulp mill limekiln or for export of biofuel. June 2004
Croatia
Assessment of the GHG emissions-reduction potential of biodiesel production in the context of Joint Implementation. October 2004
Finland
EU biofuel targets, costs and GHG balance of the Finnish energy sector and forests. March 2013.
Finland and Sweden
GHG balances of bioenergy and carbon sequestration projects with links between increased use of construction wood and the use of biomass-fired cogeneration plants, replacing fossil fuels. May 2005