Perspectives for Greening European Fossil-Fuel Infrastructures Through Use of Biomass: The Case of Liquid Biofuels Based on Lignocellulosic Resources

Given the importance of climate change it is vital to find a transition away from fossil fuels. The will include electrification several sectors, for example road transport, but considering strong dependency on carbon-based fuels and associated infrastructures, reasonable assume that biomass-based hydrocarbon play key role smoothen This study provides an analysis direct indirect technological options liquid biofuels based lignocellulosic resources in context greening European fossil-fuel infrastructures. Direct are those which result integration biogenic feedstock fossil-based process then co-processing downstream conventional unit or substituting part production chain fuel by bio-based one. Indirect pave way ramping-up biomass supply form infrastructure market. Examples focus this gasification intermediates pyrolysis feedstock. co-firing coal-fired power plants integrating with district heating (DH) networks. Such important establishing chains markets. also assesses potential use other industrial sectors not directly related energy production, such as pulp paper industry iron steel industry. In context, opportunities barriers both discussed, focusing mainly logistic aspects. It highlighted infrastructures can act drivers development advanced they reduce initial risks, terms cost maturity, offering opportunity increase gradually demand biomass, develop infrastructure. is, however, make sure biofuel processes long-term strategy, needs incentives overcome current eventually phase out