Solutions for biomass fuel market barriers and raw material availability. WP2 - Biomass fuel trade in Europe – Country report: The Netherlands

Abstract

The aims of this country report are: (1) To identify new industries in the Netherlands where biomass is used as an energy carrier, or has the potential to be used in the future, and to describe which drivers, bottlenecks and opportunities these sectors see for the (increased) use of biomass; (2) To analyse bioenergy trends and reasons for change in the Netherlands and point out barriers & opportunities for trade, By ‘new industries’ we do mean industries which are normally not directly associated with bioenergy. Examples of ‘new industries are: metal (e.g. steel, silicon carbide), cement, food processing and construction (brick producing) industries. The forestry, pulp & paper and the energy sectors should be excluded –they are ‘classic’ bioenergy users, and are in other parts of the EUBIONETIII project. Also, the agricultural production sector (including farmers, pig & poultry producers, greenhouse cultivation, and aviculture as suggested by EUBIONETIII partners) are excluded. However, use of biomass in the food-processing industries (e.g. processing table olives, cocoa, coffee, meat) are included.