MNR Perspective On Bioproducts

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MNR Perspective On Bioproducts Bioenergy in
Ontario

• Dr. Jason Koivisto
• SAF-CIF
• 2009

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Definitions

• A Bioeconomy (bio-based economy)
• An economy where the basic building blocks for
  materials, chemicals, and energy are derived from
  renewable biological resources, such as plant and
  animal sources
• Bioproducts
• A product developed from biological materials.
  Bioproducts may replace or enhance products
  derived from non-renewable resources. The term
  bioproduct encompasses biofuels, biocomposites,
  nutraceuticals, and other biobased products.
• Biorefining
• Uses biomass as the feedstock in a dynamic
  refining process to produce bioproducts. The
  concept is modeled on the process for refining
  crude oil.
• Bioconversion
• The conversion of organic materials, such as
  wood, into usable products or energy sources by
  biological or thermo-chemical processes.

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Definitions

• Biomass
• Living or recently dead biological matter.
  Biomass is essentially a stored form of solar
  energy. Common sources include agricultural crops
  and wastes, and forestry residues.

• Forest Biofibre
• Forest biofibre includes tree tops, cull trees or
  portions of trees, individual and stands of
  unmerchantable and unmarketable trees, and trees
  that may be salvaged as a result of a natural
  disturbance.

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The Business of Bioproducts
Industry Canada, 2006
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Bioenergy

• Direct Combustion
• Burning biomass in a woodstove, fireplace or
  boiler.
• Cogeneration (Combined Heat and Power)
• The simultaneous generation of both electric
  power and heat the heat, instead of being
  discharged without further use, is used in some
  fashion (eg, in district heating systems).
• Co-firing
• Burning of two fuels in the same combustion unit
  e.g., bio-oil and natural gas, or wood pellets
  and coal.

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Bioprocess Technology

• Gasification
• Uses high temperatures in the presence of oxygen
  to convert solid biomass into a gas. The gas can
  be used for direct combustion, cogeneration or
  chemical extraction
• Pyrolysis
• Is the chemical breakdown of biomass in the
  absence of air at temperatures above 250C. This
  process produces a bio-oil, syn-gas, char and ash
  which can be used for bioenergy or chemical
  extraction.
• Fermentation
• The anaerobic conversion of sugar to carbon
  dioxide and alcohol by microorganisms.
• Bio-catalysis
• Enzymes or microorganisms are used to perform
  chemical transformations on the organic compounds
  in the biomass.

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CHAMBOST, V., MCNUTT,j.. STUART, P.R. Guided
tour Implementing the forest biorefinery (FBR)
at existing pulp and paper mills. Pulp Paper
Canada 109(7/8)T83-T9I (July/August 2008).
Current use of biofibre
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Examples of High Value Bioproducts from Biofibre

• Replacement for Carbon Black
• Carbon Fibres
• Nanocrystalline Cellulose
• Tannins
• Sitosterol Sitostanol

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Ontarios Opportunity

• Potential feedstock supply and receptor capacity
• Close proximity to largest markets in North
  America
• Skilled labour force and harvesting contractor
  capacity

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Ontarios Research Capacity

• Established research programs through Ontario
  Forest Research Institute
• RD capacity with several universities actively
  engaged
• Collaboration with Canadian Forest Services,
  Great Lakes Forest Alliance and FP Innovations
• Ontario making significant investments in 3
  Research Innovations Centres.

Centre for Research and Innovation in the
Bioeconomy - 25 M
Queens Centre for Biomaterials Research - 21 M
Bioindustrial Innovation Centre - 10 M
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MNRs Bioeconomy Program

• Government of Ontario Priority -
• Strong people, strong economy (a greener economy)
• MNRs Our Sustainable Future
• Conserve Biodiversity Use Natural Resources in
  a Sustainable Manner
• MNRs Strategic Objective
• Economic Growth for Ontario Communities
• Bioeconomy Programs Strategic Purpose
• Contribute to the evolution of Ontarios green
  economy by facilitating the sustainable use of
  natural resources for bio-based products.

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MNRs Bioeconomy Team
Provincial Bioeconomy Network (Multi-ministry)
MNRs One window for bioeconomy initiatives
Forest Bioeconomy Coordinator Dr. Jason Koivisto
Policy Analyst Forest Bioeconomy Karry Anne
Campbell
Program Specialist Forest Bioeconomy Joe Maure
Economics Specialist Forest Bioeconomy Dr.
Indrajit Majumdar
Knowledge Development/ Transfer Specialist
Brady Irwin
New matrixed
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MNRs Role in Developing Ontarios Bioeconomy

• Defining the resource potential
• Improving access to biofibre
• Science knowledge development and transfer
• Community involvement and socio-economic
  development

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Defined Resource Potential

• Continue model and information development
• Spatial analysis capability
• Link to FERIC economic model
• Develop yield estimates by species
• Support operational trials
• Incorporate biofibre estimates into Forest
  Management Plans

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Available Forest Biomass
1 m3 0.276 cords
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Improved Access to Biofibre

• Review the use of existing forest resource
  commitments
• Facilitate and support access to biofibre
• Initiate policy discussion on MNRs role on
  private land

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Ontarios Forest Biofibre Policy

• The Directive guides the use and allocation of
  Crown forest biofibre
• Same allocation / disposition process as for
  Crown timber
• Priority for aboriginal opportunities
• Reinforces need to comply with all Forest
  Management Planning / EA requirements

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Pricing of Biofibre Effective April 1, 2008
Unmarketable Fibre
Unmerchantable Fibre
Undersized Tops Branches
Scaling Manual Standards Unused Roundwood
Minimum Charge 0.00/m3 Residual Value
0.00/m3 Forestry Futures 1.07/m3 Forest
Renewal 0.25/m3 minimum Total 1.32/m3
minimum
Minimum Charge 0.00/m3 Residual Value
0.00/m3 Forestry Futures 0.00/m3 Forest
Renewal 0.00/m3 Total 0.00/m3
Forest Renewal is a minimum of 0.25/m3 set by
District Managers based on renewal needs
1 m3 0.276 cords
Price is for 10 years to be reviewed after 5
years collected go only to forest silviculture
inventory
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Biofibre Harvest Volumes by FMU up to Nov. 08
1 m3 0.276 cords
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Biofibre Harvest Volumes by FMU up to April 09

1 m3 0.276 cords
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1 m3 0.276 cords
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Ministry of Natural Resources' Staged Competition
for Crown Wood Supply in Ontario

• Stage One Request for Expression of Interest
• Deadline was March 3rd, 2009
• Over 130 proponent applications
• Stage Two - Wood Supply Competitive Process

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Stage One Proposed Uses
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Science Knowledge Development and Transfer

• Develop a knowledge management strategy and
  transfer plan on bioeconomy matters
• Assess science capacity and knowledge and
  determine mechanisms to fill gaps
• Engage in science networks at provincial,
  national and international level
• Collaboration effort with FP Innovations and
  Universities to support the transformation of the
  forest sector
• Investigate climate change benefits of bioeconomy
  projects
• Collaborate and conduct research as part of the
  Great Lakes Forest Alliance

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MNRs Fast Pyrolysis Transportable Biorefinery
Project

• New forest derived products
• New business opportunities
• Develop and demonstrate
• Research integration of the technology within
  existing forest harvesting operations.

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Community Involvement and Socio-Economic
Development

• Social and economic comparative analysis
• Community combined heat and power
• Support community development initiatives
• Engage other Ministries to develop ways to engage
  Aboriginal and rural communities

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Conclusion

• There is a great deal of interest in making use
  of Ontarios forests to support the development
  of the bioeconomy.
• Ontario is actively supporting a series of
  initiatives to advance the development of a
  forest bioeconomy.
• Were willing to entertain partnerships to
  advance areas of common interest as they relate
  to the use of forest resources for the
  bioeconomy.

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Questions????

• Dr. Jason Koivisto
• MNR Industry Relations Branch
• 945-6758
• jason.koivisto_at_ontario.ca