THE BIOENERGY CROPS MARKET IN UKRAINE: TRENDS OF DEVELOPMENT AND SPATIAL DIFFERENTIATION

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuriy Hayda ◽  
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Khrystyna Firman ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sugar Beet ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Spatial Differentiation ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Bioenergy Crops ◽  
Positive Trend ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Resource Base ◽  
Positive Tendency

In this article analyzes the development of trends of bioenergy crops market development in Ukraine and its current state are analysed. The possibility and feasibility of synergy of mutual development of bioenergy crops market and bio-oil market in Ukraine were noted. The necessity of state support and stimulation of bioenergy crops and different types of biofuels production in Ukraine was stated. A positive trend of growth of planted areas and production of rapeseed in Ukraine was revealed. During the study period (2013-2019) the production of rapeseed was increased by 1.4 times. The greatest energy potential for the production of bioethanol is in the sugar beet subcomplex of the agricultural sector. Over the past few years, the production of sugar beet was at its highest in 2014 (15.7 million tonnes), while the following years saw a decrease in cultivated areas of sugar beet and, consequently, a drop in its gross output - to 8.3 million tonnes in 2020. Significant resource potential for the production of bioethanol also have cereal crops (wheat, rye, barley, maize), the area under which during the last ten years remains relatively stable (14.4-15.3 million ha). Among grain crops the most effective raw material for the production of bioethanol is maize. A positive tendency of biennial growth of planted area under this crop is revealed. The space differentiation of resource base of bioenergy in Ukraine is prominent. The cluster analysis revealed three groups of areas based on the similarity of the energy resources for bioenergy purposes. Two clusters including Khmelnytskyi, Ternopil, Zhytomyr and Chernihiv, Vinnytsia, Cherkasy, Sumy, Kirovograd, Poltava and Kyiv regions should be considered as the most promising areas for concentration of capacities in biofuel production. It is noted that the trajectory of development bioenergetic sector of the country is always conditioned by compromise between compliance with optimal levels of its energy and food security.

scholarly journals STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS OF DEVELOPMENT OF BIOLFUELS PRODUCTION FROM AGROBIOMASS OF AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES OF UKRAINE

2021 ◽  
pp. 7-21
Author(s):  
Dina TOKARCHUK
Keyword(s):  
Organic Waste ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Resistance To Change ◽  
External Environment ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Bioenergy Crops ◽  
Agricultural Crops ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises ◽  
Solid Biofuels

The article substantiates that the agricultural sector of Ukraine has a significant bioenergy potential. The first component of this potential is agricultural crops: traditional (cereals, sugar beets, sunflowers, rapeseed, etc.), which can be used for the production of bioethanol, biodiesel and energy crops (willow, poplar, miscanthus), which are used for the production of solid biofuels or second generation biofuels. The second component is organic waste from crops and livestock, which is a potential raw material for the production of biogas and solid biofuels. An algorithm for the development and implementation of a strategy for the development of biofuel production from the bioenergy potential of agrobiomass of agrarian enterprises has been offered with an emphasis on the obligation of its constant monitoring and correction to achieve the planned indicators. The expediency of using the SWOT-analysis methodology in the development of this strategy has been substantiated. The strengths and weaknesses of agricultural enterprises have been analyzed from the point of view of bioenergy development. For this, there were assessed their profitability and efficiency, the dynamics of growing of agricultural crops that can be used for the production of biofuel, and the volume of organic waste generated. Among the main strengths are strong bioenergy potential, weaknesses are resistance to change and the reluctance of managers to take risks by investing a lot in biofuel production. Analysis of the external environment showed the presence of both favorable (cooperation with international financial organizations, an increase in demand for bioenergy raw materials) and unfavorable factors for the development of bioenergy potential (high cost of equipment for bio-production, unfavorable credit policy, etc.). The combination of the strengths and weaknesses of the internal environment, as well as the opportunities and threats of the external environment of agricultural enterprises in bioenergy made it possible to identify four potential strategic directions for the development of using bioenergy potential of agrobiomass: organization of the production of all types of biofuels (liquid, solid, gaseous) by enterprises, energy autonomy; increasing of bioenergy potential in an intensive way, organizing the production of those types of biofuels for which bioenergy potential is the largest; building up bioenergy potential in an extensive way, selling bioenergy crops to Ukrainian biofuel producers; enterprises do not increase their bioenergy potential, they remain producers of only those agricultural crops for which there is a demand in Ukrainian and the world markets.

ECONOMIC PREREQUISITES FOR THE FORMATION OF OPTIMAL SUGAR MILLS RAW ZONES OF THE OREL REGION

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (86) ◽  
pp. 123-129
Author(s):  
E.Yu. Kalinicheva ◽  
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M.N. Uvarova ◽  
L.N. Zhilina ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sugar Beet ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Specific Weight ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Sugar Beets ◽  
Sugar Mills ◽  
Sown Area

The article justified the necessity of developing a strategy for the improvement of the sugar beet subcomplex of the region on the base of the determination of the close relationship between beet-growing farms, enterprises engaged in the delivery, processing and sale of manufactured products. According to the authors, the optimization of the raw material zone should include the principle of maximum loading of sugar mills, taking into account the raw materials produced in the region, optimizing transport costs for its delivery. The analysis of the sown area, productivity and gross yield of sugar beets gives us the idea that the region takes the tenth place among the largest producers of sugar beets. The yield and gross yield in 2019 in agricultural enterprises amounted to 459.6 centner / ha, 2231.9 thousand centner (an increase of 13.6% and 9.4% compared to the level of 2018).For P(F)E, the average increase is 40%, which corresponds to 481 centner / ha, 18.3 thousand tons. The average sugar content of beets during acceptance and processing ranges from 17.96 to 18.3%, the sugar yield is 15.63%, the sugar content in molasses is 1.68%, and the average daily productivity is 16.11 thousand ton / day, loss in production is 1.27%. The authors found that the production efficiency of the sugar beet industry is directly connected with the growth of labor productivity, the introduction of modern technologies, cost reduction, and thus, each farm has the opportunity to get additional profit. One of the main problems in the agricultural sector of the economy is the use of available resources to obtain the largest number of products. In our opinion, the production efficiency of sugar mills is closely interconnected with the constructed logistics routes for the transportation of raw materials with the exception of repeated shipments, the proportion of sugar beets in the sown area, and the reliability of suppliers. In our opinion, the efficiency of sugar mills production is in close connection with the built of the logistic routes for transportation of raw materials with the exception of repeated transportation, the specific weight of sugar beet in the structure of the sown area and the reliability ensuring of suppliers. The problem of the effective development of the sugar industry is relevant and priority in solving regional policies, the implementation of which will not only eliminate the emerging imbalances and reduce imports, but also support the domestic producer.

scholarly journals Modeling Green Energy Development Based on Sustainable Economic Growth in China

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhijuan Zhang ◽  
Marcin Lis
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Development ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Bioethanol Production ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Biological Raw Materials

Industrial development of the economic system of any state is directly related to the use of energy potential. China’s industrial breakthrough is no exception. Today, China is one of the largest importers–consumers of oil, whose economy is extremely dependent on the energy market. The growing production and population, as well as climatic changes that directly determine the well-being of society, have become the causal basis for the development of alternative ways of generating energy. The aim of the study is to model the implementation of the sustainable development strategy in China through the production and use of biofuels. The simulation is made taking into account the following. The production capacities of Chinese licensed producers of fuel ethanol are calculated. The efficiency of bioethanol production from various types of biological raw materials is evaluated. An economic and mathematical model of bioethanol production is built. The article forecasts the profitability of bioethanol sales from various types of biological raw materials (sugar sorghum, corn) in Chinese and European markets. The study comprehensively reveals the features of the use of biofuels in an industrial country, taking into account geopolitical factors, social and market contexts, as well as technical analysis of the raw materials and production potential of Chinese companies. The article also interprets the economic processes associated with the introduction of biofuels in the ecological and economic systems of China. The article demonstrates other concepts regarding the consequences of the energy sector’s transition to the principles of energy production from biomass. The article shows the contradictory nature of the impact of biofuel production on the food market and the agricultural sector. The article analyzes possible social, resource and macroeconomic risks, and also indicates possible vectors for further research that might be aimed at diversifying the associated negative processes.

scholarly journals Pavlovnia - highly productive culture for the production of biofuels and wood

Bioenergy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Ya. Humentyk ◽  
O. O. Yaholnyk
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Growing Season ◽  
Wood Products ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Bioenergy Crops ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Sugar Beets ◽  
Climatic Zones ◽  
Energy Plantations

Purpose. Creating Ukraine’s own feedstock base for the development of the biofuel industry through the use of energy-efficient technologies for growing high-yielding bioenergy crops on special energy plantations, which, along with high biomass growth for biofuel production, actively absorb carbon dioxide and emit significant amounts of oxygen. Research methods. Field, accounting, statistical, analytical. Results. Energy plantations of wood crops, which in a short term gives an opportunity to obtain a variety of high quality wood products. This line of business is new, which has already proven itself in world practice as one of the most profitable and reliable ways of investment. This process occurs most intensively in highly productive bioenergy crops of group C4, such as: paulownia, sugar sorghum, corn and sugar beets. As a rule, the invested funds are repaid for 3−5 years from the beginning of planting the energy plantation. For plantations with a short growing season, mostly fast-growing trees are used, which allows to reduce the growing season of trees from 10−20 to 3−5 years. This type of wood from specially created energy plantations can be used as a business and to process part of the raw material from waste, which is about 50% in the form of twigs, for fuel chips. Conclusions. The expediency of growing highly productive bioenergy crop of paulownia in different soil and climatic zones of the country in order to produce feedstock for the construction industry and biofuel production is substantiated. Ukraine has all the necessary prerequisites for this.

scholarly journals Biofuel Production with Castor Bean: A Win–Win Strategy for Marginal Land

Agronomy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1690 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Carrino ◽  
Donato Visconti ◽  
Nunzio Fiorentino ◽  
Massimo Fagnano
Keyword(s):  
Contaminated Soils ◽  
Castor Bean ◽  
Environmental Remediation ◽  
Food Prices ◽  
Ecological Impacts ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Bioenergy Crops ◽  
Economic Implication

The urgency to reduce resource depletion and waste production is expected to lead to an economy based on renewable resources. Biofuels, for instance, are a great green alternative to fossil fuel, but they are currently derived from edible vegetable oils such as soybean, palm, and sunflower. Concerns have been raised about the social–economic implication and ecological impacts of biodiesel production. Cultivating new lands as biodiesel feedstock rather than food supply, with the consequent increase in food prices, leads to so-called indirect land-use change (ILUC). Establishing bioenergy crops with phytoremediation ability on contaminated soils offers multiple benefits such as improving soil properties and ecosystem services, decreasing soil erosion, and diminishing the dispersion of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) into the environment. Castor bean is an unpalatable, high-biomass plant, and it has been widely demonstrated to possess phytoremediation capability for several PTEs. Castor bean can grow on marginal lands not suitable for food crops, has multiple uses as a raw material, and is already used in biodiesel production. These characteristics make it perfect for sustainable biodiesel production. Linking biofuel production with environmental remediation can be considered a win–win strategy.

scholarly journals Influence of raw material properties on energy consumption during briquetting process

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 02006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatiana Ivanova ◽  
Bohumil Havrland ◽  
Radek Novotny ◽  
Alexandru Muntean ◽  
Petr Hutla
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Cannabis Sativa ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Miscanthus Sinensis ◽  
Wood Biomass ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Solid Biofuel

Biomass is doubtless a very significant source of renewable energy being worldwide abundant with high energy potential. This paper deals with assessment energy consumption at especially grinding and briquetting processes, which should result in essential economy of energy at solid biofuel production. Various types of raw materials were used at the experiment such as hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) biomass, two species of Miscanthus (Miscanthus sinensis, Miscanthus x gigantheus) and apple wood biomass. These materials were dried, grinded and pressed by piston press having pressing chamber diameter of 65 mm. Materials were grinded into three fractions (4 mm, 8 mm and 12 mm). Material throughput (kg.h-1) and energy consumption (kWh.t-1) were registered. As to results: the highest throughput at both grinding cases as well as briquetting was found at apple wood biomass; however the energy consumption during briquetting of apple wood was relatively high. The worst results concerning throughput and energy consumption (especially at briquetting) were found at hemp biomass. Nevertheless, briquettes made of hemp had the best mechanical durability. Both Miscunthus species (herbaceous biomass) have very similar parameters and showed quite good relation between throughput and energy consumption at the used machines.

scholarly journals Perspectives of Ukrainian bioenergy development: estimation by means of cluster analysis and marketing approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 187 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 63-74
Author(s):  
Julia Galchynska ◽  
◽  
Yaroslava Larina ◽  
Olga Varchenko ◽  
Nataliya Struk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Training ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Bioenergy Crops ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
North East

Development of the world economy requires energy supply, which under stable growth must be based on alternative energy resources. Bioenergy is an integral part of energy security supply in volatile countries. It can satisfy a considerable part of energy demand of agribusinesses and other companies as well as facilitate problem-shooting in energy, ecological and social sectors in some regions. Enhancing bioenergy in Ukraine is one of the strategic ways in the development of the alternative energy sector, taking into account high volatility of the country and significant potential of biomass available for energy production. This research intends to determine conditions and mechanisms of development and functioning of bioenergy clusters based on preliminary specification of the bioenergy potential of the territories, taking into account modern marketing approaches. This article contains evaluation of the bioenergy production growth in countries such as China, Germany, France, the USA, Canada, Brazil and Ukraine. The feasibility of the cluster approach for Ukrainian bioenergy development has been proved. In order to combine Ukrainian regions according to all types of energy resources the authors applied the method of clustering analysis. The key point of the method implies that, based on the given set of indicators which are defined as the main characteristics of the object, every object of the population belongs to a similar class. Therefore, in order to study the efficiency of usage of bioenergy resources in a particular region, it is necessary to classify a set of indicators to identify standard forms. To systemize Ukrainian regions, the Isodata algorithm Isodata, based on the types of the economic and energy potential of biomass, is taken into account. To implement the analysis, the following indicators are considered: the biomass energy potential of primary cell waste, the biomass energy potential of trimming, the biomass energy potential of refining, the energy potential of wooden biomass, the mold biomass potential, the energy potential of bioenergy crops, the corn energy potential (biogas). Market players organize groups with regard to their industries, territories and other factors, namely clusters which are likely to become effective tools in while carrying out scale projects under tough competition. In the minor energy sector cooperation between research and manufacturing enterprises, which satisfies energy needs both of cities and individual customers, is growing. This approach perfectly meets all requirements of the regional development of Ukrainian bioenergy. The main goal of bioenergy clusters is to develop competitive advantages of regions by increasing all types of biomass and biofuel production. This implies the following priorities: creation of a database of agribusiness enterprises, which potentially are members of the cluster and corresponding infrastructure, establishment of marketing communications in order to inform members and potential investors about bioenergy advantages, introduction of regional databases by means of webpages, newsletters, public discussions etc., enhanced vocational training of bioenergy industry employees and investment attraction to finance bioenergy projects. As a result, the authors of the paper propose a classification of Ukrainian regions based on the indicators of the economic energy potential of wastes and energy crops in agribusinesses, which is the basis for cluster formation. Vinnytsia, Kyiv, Poltava, Sumy, Khmelnitsky and Chernihiv regions refer to the first type with the biggest bioenergy potential, which makes it possible to create 2 energy clusters by combining central-west and north-east regions. Such a methodology gives an opportunity to satisfy the needs of the regions and districts which need additional energy resources taken from own biomass. Priority tasks of the bioenergy cluster include: development of the database of agribusiness entities which potentially are the cluster members and corresponding infrastructure, informing members and investors about bioenergy benefits, creation of the regional information database identifying the resources, capacity and the transport system, vocational training, investment attraction in order to implement bioenergy projects. Based on clusters, economic relations build up a competitive and sound investment climate to support the economy, which, in turn, provides high living standards. The authors have defined the procedure for exercising the cluster initiative and determined the structure of marketing support for cluster projects.

scholarly journals Physicochemical Characterisation and the Prospects of Biofuel Production from Rubberwood Sawdust and Sewage Sludge

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 5942
Author(s):  
Liaqat Ali ◽  
Khurshid Ahmed Baloch ◽  
Arkom Palamanit ◽  
Shan Ali Raza ◽  
Sawanya Laohaprapanon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sewage Sludge ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Degradation Behaviour ◽  
Heating Value ◽  
Liquid Products

This study aims to evaluate the physicochemical properties of rubberwood sawdust (RWS) and sewage sludge (SS) for producing biofuel or liquid products via pyrolysis and co-pyrolysis. The chemical and thermal properties of both samples were observed to have superior bioenergy production capabilities. RWS and SS had significantly different physicochemical properties, such as particle-size distribution, bulk density, ultimate and proximate analysis, lignocellulose composition, thermal-degradation behaviour, and major and minor elements. The composition of extractives was found to only marginally affect the end product. Carbon and hydrogen content, the two main elements for biofuel enhancement, were found to correlate with the organic components of both RWS (48.49, 7.15 wt.%) and SS (32.29, 4.06 wt.%). SS had a higher elemental composition of iron, calcium, and potassium than RWS. Both samples had a higher heating value of 13.98 to 21.01 MJ/kg and a lower heating value of 11.65 to 17.66 MJ/kg, a lesser energy potential than that of fossil fuels. The findings from these blends are relatively moderate due to the related lignocellulosic potential composition. The novel contribution of this research was to optimize the use of local waste materials as a new raw material for biofuel production that could serve as a sustainable fuel source.

scholarly journals Diverse Banana Pseudostems and Rachis Are Distinctive for Edible Carbohydrates and Lignocellulose Saccharification towards High Bioethanol Production under Chemical and Liquid Hot Water Pretreatments

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (13) ◽  
pp. 3870
Author(s):  
Jingyang Li ◽  
Fei Liu ◽  
Hua Yu ◽  
Yuqi Li ◽  
Shiguang Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soluble Sugars ◽  
Enzymatic Saccharification ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Bioenergy Crops ◽  
Bioethanol Production ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Liquid Hot Water ◽  
Biomass Processing ◽  
Banana Crops

Banana is a major fruit crop throughout the world with abundant lignocellulose in the pseudostem and rachis residues for biofuel production. In this study, we collected a total of 11 pseudostems and rachis samples that were originally derived from different genetic types and ecological locations of banana crops and then examined largely varied edible carbohydrates (soluble sugars, starch) and lignocellulose compositions. By performing chemical (H2SO4, NaOH) and liquid hot water (LHW) pretreatments, we also found a remarkable variation in biomass enzymatic saccharification and bioethanol production among all banana samples examined. Consequently, this study identified a desirable banana (Refen1, subgroup Pisang Awak) crop containing large amounts of edible carbohydrates and completely digestible lignocellulose, which could be combined to achieve the highest bioethanol yields of 31–38% (% dry matter), compared with previously reported ones in other bioenergy crops. Chemical analysis further indicated that the cellulose CrI and lignin G-monomer should be two major recalcitrant factors affecting biomass enzymatic saccharification in banana pseudostems and rachis. Therefore, this study not only examined rich edible carbohydrates for food in the banana pseudostems but also detected digestible lignocellulose for bioethanol production in rachis tissue, providing a strategy applicable for genetic breeding and biomass processing in banana crops.

scholarly journals Phytoremediation Potential of Vetiver System Technology for Improving the Quality of Palm Oil Mill Effluent

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Negisa Darajeh ◽  
Azni Idris ◽  
Paul Truong ◽  
Astimar Abdul Aziz ◽  
Rosenani Abu Bakar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palm Oil ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Palm Oil Mill Effluent ◽  
System Technology ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Low Concentration ◽  
Control Sets ◽  
Palm Oil Mill

Palm oil mill effluent (POME), a pollutant produced by the palm oil industry, was treated by the Vetiver system technology (VST). This technology was applied for the first time to treat POME in order to decrease biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD). In this study, two different concentrations of POME (low and high) were treated with Vetiver plants for 2 weeks. The results showed that Vetiver was able to reduce the BOD up to 90% in low concentration POME and 60% in high concentration POME, while control sets (without plant) only was able to reduce 15% of BOD. The COD reduction was 94% in low concentration POME and 39% in high concentration POME, while control just shows reduction of 12%. Morphologically, maximum root and shoot lengths were 70 cm, the number of tillers and leaves was 344 and 86, and biomass production was 4.1 kg m−2. These results showed that VST was effective in reducing BOD and COD in POME. The treatment in low concentration was superior to the high concentration. Furthermore, biomass of plant can be considered as a promising raw material for biofuel production while high amount of biomass was generated in low concentration of POME.

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