Room: Poster Area
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 09:00 - 10:00 CEST
Session code 1CV.2
Biomass supply and value chains for energy and products
A Critical Review of the Energy Potential from Harvest Residues: A Case Study for Pampa Biome in Brazil
Short Introductive summary
This study examines the energy potential of harvest residues in Brazil’s Pampa Biome, challenging conventional estimates that 30–40% of agricultural waste is available for bioenergy. Due to the prevalent No-Till Farming System, which relies on keeping residues for soil health, removing such waste would undermine conservation efforts, especially given local climate and soil conditions. The study draws upon literature and expert interviews, concluding that residue removal would require technological shifts and may harm crop productivity. It emphasizes that regional sustainability and agronomic needs must be prioritized when evaluating bioenergy opportunities, advocating for a more integrated approach that combines energy engineering and agricultural practices to realistically support energy transition goals.
Presenter
Rafael MOURA
Fundacao COPPETEC, Energy Planning Dpt., BRAZIL
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Co-authors:
B. El Assad, Centre for Energy and Environmental Economics (CENERGIA), Energy Planning Program (PPE), COPPE, Univ, Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL
B. Hoffmann, School of Chemistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL
F. Teixeira, Centre for Energy and Environmental Economics (CENERGIA), Energy Planning Program (PPE), COPPE, Univ, Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL
B. Pereira, Centre for Energy and Environmental Economics (CENERGIA), Energy Planning Program (PPE), COPPE, Univ, Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL
A. Szklo, Centre for Energy and Environmental Economics (CENERGIA), Energy Planning Program (PPE), COPPE, Univ, Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL
R. Schaeffer, Centre for Energy and Environmental Economics (CENERGIA), Energy Planning Program (PPE), COPPE, Univ, Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL
Session reference: 1CV.2.20