Posted by Frédéric DOUARD October 7, 2014 • In the category cellulosic fuels • Geo Zone: Champagne-Ardenne , Lorraine • Keywords: Biofuels • Be the first to submit a comment
Pillar of the first phase of the second-generation biofuel production project called Syndièse, the technology platform Syndièse - BtS was inaugurated Monday, October 6, 2014 at Bure-Saudron by the CEA Chairman, Bernard Bigot, in the presence of Mr. Christian Namy, President of the General Council of the Meuse and GIP Meuse Objective and Bruno Sido, Chairman of the General Council of Haute-Marne and GIP Haute-Marne.
Syndièse The program aims to build a pre-industrial demonstrator biofuels 2nd generation thermochemical pre-industrial size (10 tons of biomass per hour). The challenge is to integrate a complete chain processes at a single site to industrial size and validate the economic viability of this sector which lignocellulosic resource does not compete with human food.
As part of the development of this demonstrator, CEA is mobilized to develop an innovative technology for conversion of biomass into synthesis gas (BtS). This project, known Syndièse, in collaboration with the Air Liquide Group, is essential to the achievement of the future demonstrator that will manufacture the second generation biofuel.
So as part of the first phase of project implementation Syndièse BtS (Biomass to Syngas), the technology platform of biomass pretreatment was built on the site at Bure CEA-Saudron and was inaugurated October 6, 2014 . It will be accessible to other academic and industrial players involved in the development of equipment, and more generally to methods for pretreatment and conversion of biomass. It is in this context also qu'interviennent teams of the Regional Platform for Technology Transfer CEA-Tech Lorraine. The CEA site location of the platform currently has thirty hectares and employs three experts in charge of the proper functioning of the system.
This project is part of the economic support of the laboratory of ANDRA provided by law of 28 June 2006 and has reaffirmed the support of the state, local and regional authorities and local actors.
CEA inaugurated on October 6, the technology platform Syndièse-BtS at Bure-Saudron a site straddling the departments of the Meuse and Haute-Marne. The technology aims to transform lignocellulosic biomass into synthesis gas : Biomass to Syngas (BtS). This is the first phase of a larger project to convert biomass into second generation biofuels via technology Biomass to Liquid (BtL). The project involves the construction of a demonstrator who should have 10 tons of processing capacity of biomass per hour, fueled primarily lignocellulosic biomass (wood, straw or green waste).
CEA, carrier of Syndièse project since 2009, working closely with Air Liquide for this part of the program, in this case for the technology biomass burning, with an oxygen burner, and gasification. According to the CEA, the technology platform "will be accessible to other academic and industrial players involved in the development of equipment and, more broadly pretreatment processes and conversion of biomass."
This first phase of BTS Syndièse project required an investment of 24 million euros. In total, the planned investment for the entire project Syndièse amounted to € 250 million. "This project is part of the economic support of the laboratory of ANDRA provided by law of 28 June 2006 and is supported reaffirmed the state, local and regional authorities and local stakeholders," says Thierry Pussieux, head of Syndièse program at CEA.
The schedule of program Syndièse 2009 - 2012: Phase detailed design studies 2012 - 2017: Validation of BtS process of pretreatment and gasification of biomass at scale 1 t / h. From 2017: Construction of the entire demonstrator BtL Syndièse with integration of BtS step
December 18, 2014 Written by PRNewswire Dec. 18, 2014
The global second generation biofuels market (also known as advanced biofuels) will reach $23.9 billion by 2020, according to a new report by Allied Market Research titled, "Global Second Generation Biofuels - Size, Industry Analysis, Trends, Opportunities, Growth and Forecast, 2013 - 2020." Currently, Biodiesel garners the largest market share; however, the latest and the most commercially viable cellulosic ethanol would surpass biodiesel and eventually lead the market by 2020. North America generated largest revenue, as it has over 50% of the globally installed capacity base.
Second generation biofuels are developed to overcome the limitations associated with traditional biofuels. Production of traditional biofuels faces barriers such as threat to biodiversity and food versus fuel issues. On the other hand, second generation biofuels are produced from a range of non-food crops and waste biomass. Also, second generation biofuel production is more energy efficient than the conventional fossil fuels. Such biofuels minimize greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by over 90%; thus, are more environment-friendly.
In conjunction with benefits delivered by second generation biofuels, financial incentives and supportive regulations in the U.S. and Europe are instrumental in driving the commercial production and adoption of advanced biofuels; Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) in the U.S. is among one of such initiative. However, complexities associated with the production process, high initial capital investment and availability of land (for plant set-up) in the vicinity of the source of feedstock are the factors impeding the growth of the market.
Currently, biodiesel is the highest produced second-generation biofuel; however, cellulosic ethanol would surpass it in the next couple of years. Ease of production of Cellulosic ethanol will be a principal driver that would contribute to the economies of scale. Furthermore, the cellulosic ethanol market is forecast to grow at a CAGR 52.2% during 2014-2020, due to the rapid growth in technologies for mass production. Currently, North America accounts for about 82% of the global market share, as various market players prefer the United States for operating their pilot plants, chiefly due to supportive regulatory environment. Recently, Procter & Gamble announced a collaboration with DuPont to use cellulosic ethanol, replacing corn based ethanol in its Tide detergent in North America. Other major players recently started the production of cellulosic ethanol in North America are INEOS New Planet BioEnergy, Poet-DSM Advanced Biofuels LLC, Canergy LLC, Abengoa bioenergy, Amyris and Enerkem among few.
Global market for second generation biofuel is gaining traction with production and supply of cellulosic ethanol and biodiesel as prime growth drivers during the forecast period (2014 - 2020)
Top factors impacting the global second generation biofuels market are favorable regulatory policies and its environment-friendly nature.
Cellulosic ethanol segment will grow at a CAGR of 52.2% during the forecast period, fastest among all types of second generation biofuels.
Currently, North America holds largest market share, followed by Europe in the overall second generation biofuels market in terms of production.
Among all feedstock used (corn Stover, corn cob, algae, bagasse, straw, wood waste, cellulose, mixed biomass, hardwood, forest residue, animal waste), high volume of second generation biofuels will be produced from algae, due to its oil content, resulting in high yield production.
Some of the leading companies operating in the global second generation biofuels (advanced biofuels) market are Abengoa, POET-DSM, DuPont, GranBio, INEOS Bio and Inbicon.
Most of the market players are focusing on mainly two strategies, namely partnership & collaborations and seeking approvals as key developmental strategies.
To leverage opportunities that are imminent, many companies are setting up plants for production of second generation biofuels. POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels LLC has recently opened its first commercial scale cellulosic ethanol plant with the capacity of producing 20 million gallons per year, named "Project LIBERTY" in Iowa that uses corncobs, husk, leaves and stalk as feedstock. The key market players operating in different segments of market are Algenol Biofuels, Abengoa bioenergy, GranBio, INEOS Bio, Inbicon, Clariant, ZeaChem, DuPont Industrial Biosciences.
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