1. Bioenergy as a part of future’s clean energy
Remigijus Lapinskas, President
World Bioenergy Association (WBA)
XI Kazenergy Eurasian Forum 2017

2. Global warming and climate change

3. CO2 concentrations are increasing

4. Global temperatures are increasing

5. Fossil fuels are leading cause of climate change

6. Global energy mix

7. Global energy mix dominated by fossil fuels
Bioenergy is the largest renewable energy source globally
Source: IEA Key World Energy Statistics

8. Bioenergy technology pathways

9. Biomass feedstock sources

10. Renewable Electricity
Renewables generated TWh of electricity in 2014.
Hydro is the largest renewable electricity generating source
Bioelectricity is the 3rd largest renewable electricity generating source globally
Current production at 493 TWh
Renewables added 279TWh to the renewable. Biomass is the 3rd largest. Current production at 493 TWh ~ 11% increase over the previous year.

11. Renewable heat Direct Heat: 46.7 EJ Derived Heat: 0.95 EJ
Decarbonizing the heat sector is dominated by biomass. We divide the heating into derived and direct heat. derived is when it is generated in power plants while direct is the direct use of energy sources in the end consumer for heating. Both the sectors show biomass as the leading solution for heating and will remain so for the near future.

12. Bioenergy sectors – Liquid Biofuels
In 2014, biofuels production reached 125 billion litres. Recently released REN21 report shows it touches 129 litres, but there is some data inconsistency and we decided to stick with IEA data on this.
Bioethanol is the largest biofuel sector due to production in USA and Brazil. Biodiesel production at 32 billion litres – predominalty produced in Europe. Advanced biofuels include all that are not bioethanol or biodiesel – production at 16 billion litres. These include HVO, Cellulosic ethanol, renewable diesel etc.

13. Special sectors Biogas – 58.7 billion Nm3 Pellets – 28 million tonnes
Report also has data on special sectors of biogas, pellets and charcoal.
Biogas production reached 58.7 billion Nm3 - average growth of 11% since 2000.
Pellets are a fast growing commodity which are being tracked recently. 28 billion tonnes are being produced with EU – 28 being the largest producer and importer of pellets. Outside the EU - 28, Japan and South Korea are the largest importers accounting for about 2 million tonnes of imports. Recently we were in Japan where the news was the demand for pellets is about 25 million tonnes which is almost the global production of pellets. That is a key sector and geography to keep track of.
Finally, charcoal production maintained its leve l at 52.2 million tonnes. We pointed it out last year and I want to mention it again this year about the significance of his number. In comparison, it is about 2 times as much as pellets production, but if you consider the actual energy content of the wood used to convert to pellets and charcoal, it might even be 4 times. Most of the production is in Africa – unssustainable and has to be improved.
Biogas – 58.7 billion Nm3
Pellets – 28 million tonnes
Charcoal – 52 million tonnes

14. Biomass potential towards 2035
Significant potential to expand the current use of biomass to at least 150 EJ by 2035 sustainably.

15. Tools to increase renewable energy sources

16. Tools – Fossil Exit Strategy
World needs an exit strategy to leave fossil fuels, step by step, year by year
A minimum reduction path would be to near zero by 2050
Each country also needs a strategy for fast deployment of renewable energy
Rapid mobilization of biomass from all sectors
No new investments in fossil fuels

17. Tools – Carbon Tax Carbon tax - key instrument for energy transition
Benefits
Easy to apply and calculate
Tax neutral
Efficient
Global efforts undergoing to apply carbon tax

18. About WBA: organization
President – Remigijus Lapinskas (Lithuania)
Vice Presidents (5)
Board Members (19) from 17 countries
Secretariat in Stockholm, Sweden

19. WBA Activities (1) Global Bioenergy Statistics
Annual publication focusing on development of bioenergy on a global and regional level.
Bioenergy Equipment Directory
Online technology transfer platform for connecting bioenergy equipment manufacturers with clients globally
Organizing/attending events
Bioenergy mission to Japan
Biofuels mission to Brazil
Raizen biofuel plant, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Ilzuna biomass power plant, Nagano, Japan

20. WBA Activities (2) Factsheets Reports
Latest natural science based factsheets on latest bioenergy technologies and processes (e.g. advanced biofuels, pellets, biogas, liquid biofuels, combined heat and power, waste to energy)
Reports
Role of Bioenergy in European Cities
Bioenergy Action Plan for Vojvodina
Country mission reports
Bioenergy in Lithuania – Mission Report
Role of bioenergy in European cities
Bioenergy Action Plan – Vojvodina

21. WBA Activities (3) Projects Sustainability Certification Scheme
Biofuels Working Group 2035
NGO Outreach
Setting up bioenergy associations
Sustainability Certification Scheme
WBA Branch Offices
China. Turkey. Singapore. Canada. Brazil
First Branch Office already set up in China

22. WBA Membership More than 200 Members
Representing more than 50 countries worldwide
Various international, regional, national and local members
Bioenergy companies
Associations in the bioenergy sector
Individuals

23. Join WBA! Membership 3 Tier System Fees Benefits
Full Members: Associations
Associated Members: Companies
Individual Members: Individuals
Fees
300 – 5000 Euros/Year
Benefits
Access to WBA network
Access to latest bioenergy information
Invitation to events
Possibilities for project collaboration
Fill out the Join WBA Membership Flyer and hand it over to WBA representative or send a scanned copy by to

24. Key proposals Carbon tax is key instrument
Change perception from greening fossil fuels to removing fossil fuels
Stop relying on unproven technologies
No new investment in fossil fuel infrastructure
Stop fossil fuel subsidies
Promote all renewable energy technologies

25. Contact us! World Bioenergy Association
Holländargatan 17, , Stockholm, Sweden