Biomass supply to biorefineries and energy production

Assessments of the availability of biomass feedstocks are critical to determine the feasibility of siting biorefineries or energy production facilities relying on locally-sourced materials. Biomass sources are usually scattered on large areas which emphasizes the importance of transport distances in feedstock supply. Investments are typically capital intensive and made for decades.

Therefore, the following questions should be answered before making an investment decision:

• How much biomass is sustainably and economically available?
• What kind of materials do feedstocks include?
• Where are they located?
• How does the availability fluctuate over time?
• What is the cost of feedstock at plant?
• What is the best logistical solution for supply?

Luke’s services and solutions provide answers to the questions.

Our know-how of biomass

• We have a holistic understanding of biomass value chains covering biomass production, harvesting and transportation, biogas processing and nutrient recycling.
• We can canvass opportunities and restrictions of biomass supply in your region.
• Our data sets and expertise cover a wide range of different biomass types including forest biomass, straw, silage, other plant waste and manure.

Our services

• Assessments on biomass availability considering competition of resources
• Comparisons of supply chain alternatives
• Analyses on facility or terminal siting
• Methods to model and manage feedstock quality over a supply chain

Why to choose Luke?

• We have the most detailed, accurate and up-to-date data on biomass resources, e.g., Luke is responsible of the national forest inventory
• We can select the best possible analysis method from our toolbox whether it be geographical information systems, simulation or optimization
• We have highly experienced researchers with past projects in over a dozen countries

Luke provides expert services and solutions in the area of circular economy and bio economy. Our core competence is valorization of biomass waste and side-streams for high value products. Optimization of nutrient cycles as a part of the entire valorization chain plays an essential role as well.

Our services encompass environmentally sound refining, fractionation and extraction technologies for valorization of biomass as well as protein recovery and processing into high value products. For food and forest industry we offer comprehensive value-added utilization of by-products. Assessment of biomass potential availability and assessment of sustainability are also examples of our high-quality services.