Advanced Hardwood Biofuels Northwest Rick Gustafson School of Environmental Science and Forestry College of the Environment
Our Vision 5 million tons biomass/yr 400,000 acres in production Poplar-industrial growers Poplar-farmer-based partnerships Local residuals 400 million gallons/yr (75% of pro-rata PNW RFS2 for 2022) 100% infrastructure compatible biofuels Sustainable system Environmental Economic Social 1500 direct employment – most in rural areas Vigorous Extension Comprehensive Education
11/1/20153 Major Project Areas Feedstock Conversion Sustainability Extension Education
Poplar Feedstock Attributes High productivity Proven plantation production Coppice regeneration Well developed harvest systems Quality feedstock for biochemical processing 4
Feedstock – Trial Plantations
Feedstock - Supporting Research
11/1/20158 Major Project Areas Feedstock Conversion Sustainability Extension Education
Conversion - ZeaChem Process Hydrotreat Dehydrate OligomerizeHydrotreat DehydrateOligomerize Conventional Refining/Petrochemical Units C3 Fermentation C2 Fermentation Gasification Hydrolysis Biomass Wood Grass Ag Residue Corn/Cane Sugars Lignin Jet Acetic Acid Propionic Acid OligomerizeHydrotreat Diesel Gasoline Propylene Ethylene Ethanol Hydrogen (to Hydrotreating) Steam, Power ZeaChem Technology Outside Technology
Conversion Schedule
11/1/ Major Project Areas Feedstock Conversion Sustainability Extension Education
11/1/ Sustainability - environmental Complete life cycle assessments for the production and use of “drop-in” fuels using poplar feedstock and ZeaChem C2 and C3 processes. Processing & Conversion Production of Raw Materials Use and Maintenance Retirement and Disposal
Sustainability- economics Microeconomics Macroeconomics
Social Impact Assessment Social Feasibility & Stakeholder Involvement Inventory – Community profiles; Scoping, Projection of estimated effects Analysis of Fit Alternatives: Recommend Plan, Program, Project Action Plans – Mitigation, Remediation, & Enhancement – Monitoring
11/1/ Major Project Areas Feedstock Conversion Sustainability Extension Education
Extension 16 Extension Impacted Communities Industry Partners Researchers Consumers Students Policy Makers
11/1/ Major Project Areas Feedstock Conversion Sustainability Extension Education
Precollege: OSU SMILE SMILE Science and Math Investigative Learning Experiences IN THE COMMUNITIES AT OSU
Community/Technical College: Agriculture Center of Excellence (ACE): 57 regional community colleges with related programs of study
Undergraduate Program: Interdisciplinary BIOENERGY MINOR centered on student research Professional Science Master’s
Conclusion Regional Sustainable Biofuels Industry Has Many Benefits Environmentally Sound, Economically Viable, Socially Acceptable Regional CAP Research Program Enables Development of a Sustainable Biofuels Industry
Sustainably produced Good for local economy Rural development Connection w/ product and producer
Sustainably produced Good for local economy Rural development Connection w/ product and producer GROW & REFINE LOCALLY
Acknowledgements Funded by a grant from USDA NIFA Regional CAP program