Canada s Biomass Opportunity. Canadian Forest Service - May, 2016 Anne-Helene Mathey, Jean-Francois Levasseur

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1 1 s Biomass Opportunity Canadian Forest Service - May, 2016 Anne-Helene Mathey, Jean-Francois Levasseur

2 2 Outline Canadian policy context for the bioeconomy Levers of the bioeconomy developments Current state of bioeconomy deployment in du

3 3 What is the Canadian context for the bioeconomy? du

4 4 How we see the bioeconomy Biomass For the production of value added products food, feed, bio-based products and bioenergy. Through scientific advances life sciences, agronomy, ecology, food science, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and engineering To address current issues: Sustainable resource management Reduction of fossil resources dependency Climate change mitigation, Creation of clean jobs and Competitiveness du

5 Synergies between the bioeconomy and the government agenda 5 1. Protecting the environment and growing the economy 2. Reducing carbon pollution 3. Making strategic investments in clean technology, providing more support for companies seeking to export those technologies, and leading by example in their use Protecting the environment and growing the economy are not incompatible goals; in fact, our future success demands that we do both. Working together, the Government will continue to provide leadership as works toward putting a price on carbon and reducing carbon pollution. To encourage economic growth, the Government will make strategic investments in clean technology, provide more support for companies seeking to export those technologies, and lead by example in their use. du

Scope of Canadian Federal Government bioeconomy related activities NSERC Strategic Partnerships Grants Canadian Biomass Innovation Network (NRCan) Program of Energy Research and Development (NRCan)

Market Opportunities Program (NRCan) Canadian Trade Commissioner Service 6 Research and development Pilot and demonstration Scale-up and commercialization Market access and development Aquatic and

6 Scope of Canadian Federal Government bioeconomy related activities NSERC Strategic Partnerships Grants Canadian Biomass Innovation Network (NRCan) Program of Energy Research and Development (NRCan) Sustainable Development Technology ecoenergy Innovation Initiative (NRCan) Investments in Forest Industry Transformation Program (NRCan) Industrial Bioproducts Value Chain Roundtable (AAFC) Expanding Market Opportunities Program (NRCan) Canadian Trade Commissioner Service 6 Research and development Pilot and demonstration Scale-up and commercialization Market access and development Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research (NRC) Transformative Technologies Program (NRCan) Algal Carbon Conversion Program (NRC) du Strategic Partnerships Initiative (AANDC) Industrial Biomaterials (NRC) Bio-based Specialty Chemicals (NRC) AgriInnovation Program (AAFC) Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC) Renewable Fuels Regulation (EC) -US Regulatory Cooperation Council (AAFC) Procurement Program (PWGSC) Exploring Renewable Fuels/ Lubricants (DND)

7 Dedicated bioeconomy strategy Partial bioeconomy strategy (e.g. bioenergy, bioindustry, regional strategies) Bioeconomy strategy under development 7 CANADA Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions Ontario Bioproduct Strategy BC Bio-Economy Committee Yukon Biomass Energy Strategy NWT Northern Biomass Strategy June du

8 8 What makes the bioeconomy an opportunity? du

9 9 Bioeconomy benefits hinge on The sustainability of biomass supply Environmental The eco-credentials of bioenergy and bioproducts livable implementation viable The economic competitiveness of bioenergy and bioproducts Socially acceptable equitable Economic du

10 Sustainability of supply is home to 46% of the world s certified forests with the most advanced regime of forest management and conservation in the world Large amount of residues and wastes

10 10 Sustainability of supply is home to 46% of the world s certified forests with the most advanced regime of forest management and conservation in the world Large amount of residues and wastes available for bioenergy without additional green tree harvesting Harvest residues and unused wood 20 M t/yr Salvage from natural disturbance 51 M t/yr Controlled removal of excessive crop residues can reduce tillage and improve soil quality Crop residues 20 M t/yr (IEA) Biodigestion of manure and food wastes is a proven manure management strategy and generates clean electricity Recoverable manure 58 M t/yr (IEA) 348 M ha of forest 161 M ha certified Less than 0.05 M ha deforested Source: State of s Forests Report, 2015 du

Eco-credentials and GHG emissions reductions 11 Plants and trees absorb and

carbon cycle Long-lived products (eg furniture) store carbon Bioenergy and

fuels and non-renewables on a life-cycle basis The actual amount of

Bioenergy, when used properly, is carbon beneficial.

11 Eco-credentials and GHG emissions reductions 11 Plants and trees absorb and lock-in CO2 from the atmosphere as they grow Biomass feedstocks and the carbon cycle Long-lived products (eg furniture) store carbon Bioenergy and bioproducts from residual biomass generate lower GHG emissions than fossil fuels and non-renewables on a life-cycle basis The actual amount of mitigation depends on the baseline and the timing of the carbon uptake Bioenergy, when used properly, is carbon beneficial. du BIOMASS INNOVATION: s Leading Cleantech Opportunity for Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Economic Prosperity. 2016

employment streams New revenue streams for waste products (straw, corn stover, chips, bark) Employment opportunities for

12 12 Bioeconomy competitiveness: sustainable jobs, clean innovation and cost effectiveness Sustainable economic development Reconciles economic development with sustainability Maximizes resource utilization and domestic benefits New revenue and employment streams New revenue streams for waste products (straw, corn stover, chips, bark) Employment opportunities for rural and indigenous communities Clean innovation Technological advances enable new value-added end-uses and optimal utilization du

13 13 What is s current capacity to implement the bioeconomy? du

heat and power producers in 2014 77 Operating biogas installations in 2013 (from 43 operations in 2012) Wood pellet

14 14 Canadian bioenergy sector has been demonstrating strong growth 150 community heat projects in 2014 using only biomass (from 5 projects in 2000) 39 pulp and paper mills operated cogeneration facilities in independent heat and power producers in Operating biogas installations in 2013 (from 43 operations in 2012) Wood pellet production has grown from 356,000 tonnes in 2000 to 2.6 M tonnes in 2014 Renewable fuel consumption doubled from du

15 15 Bioenergy is the 2 nd largest source of renewable energy in Total renewable energy production, 2013 du

16 Emerging production of biochemicals and materials Lignin glues for plywood

Hemicellulose C5 raw sugars feedstock to produce biofuels and other chemicals (e.

BioMaterials Biocomposites and Fibre Mats Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNC) Cellulose

16 16 Emerging production of biochemicals and materials Lignin glues for plywood and wood panels, resins, thermoplastics and insulating foams. Hemicellulose C5 raw sugars feedstock to produce biofuels and other chemicals (e.g.; sweeteners) Methanol platform chemical Ethanol biofuel Advanced Cellulosic BioMaterials Biocomposites and Fibre Mats Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNC) Cellulose Filaments (CF) Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc., Methanol purification project, Boyle, Alberta du

17 17 has many competitive advantages Large supply of sustainably managed biomass resources Large sustainable biomass supply Well-integrated wood biomass product supply chain networks Emerging agri-based clusters and supply chains Well integrated supply chains Biomass science and technology leadership Biomass technology leadership LiDAR Provincial engagement and buy-in Gasification du

18 However, challenges remain Lack of economic metrics Challenges progressing along the innovation chain Complex biomass supply chains Changing

18 18 However, challenges remain Lack of economic metrics Challenges progressing along the innovation chain Complex biomass supply chains Changing business models Lack of clear regulatory and policy environment, standards Complex GHG accounting to measure bioproducts and bioenergy benefits du

carbon storage and GHG emissions mitigation Co-firing in coal plants to extending the

19 19 Many biomass opportunities are near-term possibilities Non-traditional wood construction (bridges, commercial buildings, multi-units) for functional longterm carbon storage and GHG emissions mitigation Co-firing in coal plants to extending the useful life of assets Replacing diesel with bioenergy in northern, remote and Indigenous communities du

20 20 Many biomass opportunities are developing Strong partnerships and multilateral interests E.g. interdepartmental, and public-private working groups E.g. new products and processes, new ways of doing business Clean innovation well underway in forest and ag sectors Synergies with many government initiatives E.g. climate change mitigation, clean tech, greening federal infrastructure du

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AAFC s Role in the Canadian Agri- Based Bioeconomy Presentation to the Scaling Up Bio Conference

AAFC s Role in the Canadian Agri- Based Bioeconomy Presentation to the Scaling Up Bio Conference November 15 th, 2016 Purpose To provide an overview of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) s role in