Title:
Consequences and Possibilities of Replacing Fossil Fuels in Kymenlaakso Region
Author(s):
Karhunen, A., Laihanen, M., Ranta, T.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
The aim of the paper is to evaluate the effects of replacing fossil fuels in Kymenlaakso. Past years especially natural gas and peat fuel has been topical in Finland. Imports of natural gas from Russia ended which put pressure on increasing the use domestic fuels such as biomass and peat in Finland. However, peat fuel production and consumption has been decreasing rapidly past years which makes it difficult revive again. This study evaluates the CO2 emission savings when replacing fossil fuels with local biomass or other renewable energy sources. Also, the employment effects of biomass supply are studied. The employment impact from replacing e.g. natural gas to local renewable forest biomass is quite significant: 4MW heating plant employs up to 6 man-years. In this study and in Finland, merchantable stem wood is not used for energy production, only small-scale energy wood and logging residues are consumed in energy purposes. The significance of domestic fuels for national supply security has increased, and highlighting the importance of local fuels and their positive effects on regional economy is important. Emission reduction potential was also studied.
Keywords:
biomass, district heating, peat, renewable energies, regional, natural gas
Topic:
Sustainability, Impacts and Policies
Subtopic:
Sustainability, socio-economic aspects and public acceptance
Event:
32nd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
2AV.1.7
Pages:
252 - 254
ISBN:
978-88-89407-24-0
Paper DOI:
10.5071/32ndEUBCE2024-2AV.1.7
Price:
FREE
