Competition for forest resources: The role of biomass and biofuels in decarbonizing the Swedish industry sector
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Examensarbete för masterexamen
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2021
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Braganza, Percy
Pawar, Ritesh
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This report explores different pathways of technological developments in the steel and cement
industries and on how the integration of biofuel and biomass can contribute to decarbonizing
the Swedish industrial sector. The study employs a combination of qualitative review and
quantitative analytical techniques, including scenarios and stylized models. The results
demonstrate how different strategic decisions with regards to production processes, choice of
energy carriers and possible implementation of carbon capture, may have significant long-term
effects on energy usage and CO2 emissions. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that the
available biomass in Sweden is sufficient to meet the needs of the cement and steel industries
if alternative paths are chosen but the technical shift will likely result in a significant increase
overall electricity demand.