Availability of bio-based raw materials in the Netherlands
The white paper Availability of Biobased Raw Materials in the Netherlands, published by Energie Beheer Nederland (EBN) in association with New Energy Coalition and Platform Groen Gas, provides a detailed overview of the availability of bio-based feedstocks and their potential for green gas production. The report analyzes the quantity and distribution of various residual flows and offers insights into the feasibility of achieving the ambition of at least 2 billion m³ (bcm) of green gas per year to produce.
Key insights
Availability of bio-based raw materials
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- The Netherlands operates a theoretical potential of 3,1 bcm of green gas per year, based on fermentable and gasifiable residual flows.
- Important sources: manure, crop residues, waste wood, sludge, organic waste and industrial waste streams.
Regional distribution and potential per region
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- Densely populated areas such as the Randstad mainly have residual flows from waste and industry.
- Rural regions such as Friesland, Overijssel and North Brabant have larger amounts of manure and crop residues.
Challenges and opportunities for scaling up
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- Not all bio-based raw materials can be used for green gas due to other applications and regulations.
- New techniques such as supercritical water gasification can improve efficiency.
- For successful scaling up, targeted investments, infrastructure and policy measures required.
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