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Table 2 Biomass utilization scenario compared to the present use

From: The bioliq® bioslurry gasification process for the production of biosynfuels, organic chemicals, and energy

Biocarbon/bioenergy use

Year/population

 

2011/7 billion (Gtoe/a a )

2050+/10 billion (Gtoe/a a )

Biocarbon use for

1. Human plus domestic animal food and feed;

food harvest residues (e.g., straw)

ca. 2

< 0.2

2.5

0.5

   2. Construction wood (timber)

0.5

> 1

   3. Plantations for special organic raw materials (cellulose fiber, cotton, pulp and paper, caoutchouk, oilseed for detergents, etc.)

ca. 0.2

1

   4. Synthetic organic chemistry by bio- and thermochemical routes with cogeneration of energy

< 0.1

1

Bioenergy use for

   5. Traditional firewood combustion, etc.

1

1

   6. Energy for high-temperature processes (cement, lime, bricks, ceramic production, etc.)

< 0.1

0.5

   7. Ore reductant (mainly iron ore)

< 0.1

0.5

   8. Aviation, ship, and special car fuels (assuming 50% BTL energy conversion efficiency)

< 0.1

2

   9. CHP in remote areas

< 0.1

1

Total biomass consumption (1 to 9)

ca. 4

ca. 11

  1. a1 Gtoe is ca. 2.4 t of lignocellulose free of water and ash. BTL, biomass to liquid; CHP, combined heat and power.