Grass Biomethane for Agriculture and Energy
Publication: Research - peer-review › Book chapter – Annual report year: 2011
Many factors enforce the intensification of grassland utilization which is associated with significant
environmental impacts subjected to various legislative constraints. Nevertheless, the need for
diversification in agricultural production and the sustainability in energy within the European Union
have advanced the role of grassland as a renewable source of energy in grass biomethane production with
various environmental and socio-economic benefits. It is underlined that the essential question whether the
gaseous biofuel meets the EU sustainability criteria of 60% greenhouse gas emission savings by 2020 can
be met since savings up to 89.4% under various scenarios can be achieved. Grass biomethane production
compared to other liquid biofuels either when these are produced by indigenous of imported feedstocks
is very promising. Grass biomethane, given the mature and well known technology in agronomy and
anaerobic digestion sectors and the need for rural development and sustainable energy production, is an
attractive solution that fulfils many legislative, agronomic and environmental requirements.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Genetics, Biofuels and Local Farming Systems |
Editors | E. Lichtfouse |
Number of pages | 426 |
Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
Publication date | 2011 |
Pages | 5-49 |
State | Published - 2011 |
Series | Sustainable Agriculture Reviews |
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Number | 1, 7 |
- Life cycle assessment, Pasture management, Grass silage, Grass, Anaerobic digestion, Legislation, Biomethane, Biofuels
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