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Energy from Forests

ENERGY FROM FORESTS

Bioenergy and the Global Forest Products Industries


NEW STUDY - AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

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OVERVIEW

Energy from forests

This multi-client study presents a uniquely detailed analysis of the rapidly expanding bioenergy industry and the strategic implications for companies in different parts of the forest products industry.

The study examines the opportunities that exist for those forest products companies that are correctly positioned to exploit them. It also highlights the many challenges that lie ahead for all forest products companies, particularly with respect to biomass feedstock availability and cost.

The study equips decision-makers with an understanding of the energy policies, trends, technologies and markets that are shaping the future prospects of their businesses. As such, it provides a roadmap that will assist forest products companies – as well as organisations outside the forest products industry: energy companies, policymakers and financiers – to develop a strategic response to the many opportunities and challenges that they face.

The study's comprehensive Table of Contents - including lists of Tables and Charts - is available in the prospectus


QUESTIONS ADDRESSED IN THE REPORT

  • What are the factors driving bioenergy developments? What are the implications of government targets for renewable energy supply in the EU and North America? How likely are they to be achieved? What do these targets mean for the future supply of wood-based bioenergy?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of the various bio-energy technologies involving wood? The study reports on the progress of the thermochemical and biochemical conversion technologies under development. The study includes profiles of key bioenergy projects and technology developers.
  • What are the economics of biorefineries and black liquor gasification? Does the technology offer a future for uncompetitive pulp mills in North America and Europe?
  • Residual wood fibre – including harvest residues and processing residues – will be an increasingly important source of fuel. What are the supply and demand balances of woody biomass in North America and Europe?
  • How much woody biomass is available? The study presents a detailed analysis of future regional biomass availability by source: forest and harvest residues; processing residues (including sawmill residues and black liquor); and recovered wood.
  • Can the existing wood supply chain meet the needs of the energy industry as well as those of traditional end-users? What changes may be required?
  • By how much will the cost of energy wood increase when it depends on dedicated harvesting and extraction of biomass directly from forests? How will this influence the marginal costs and prices of pulpwood supply in Europe and North America? (The study presents indicative supply costs for energy wood by region/country.)
  • A likely deficit in woody biomass availability in Europe and a potential surplus in North America will drive an increase in trans-Atlantic seabourne trade in biomass. In this context, what is the outlook for the supply and demand of wood pellets and other forms of densified biomass?
  • What are the strategic implications for companies in forest-based industries? What factors will influence a company’s choice of bioenergy diversification strategy? How can a company manage the risks associated with diversification?

AVAILABILITY AND COST

The study was completed in September 2008 and is AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. The price of the study is £4800 (or the equivalent in euro or US dollars)

The price includes a PDF copy of the report and two two printed copies as well as a presentation meeting with the authors in London.

For more information, download a comprehensive brochure or contact
John Bingham
Email: john.bingham@hawkinswright.com
Tel: +44 20 8747 5840


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