Publications
Strategies for Growing the NZ Bioenergy Market
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"A TECHNOLOGY AND CAPABILITY GAP ANALYSIS AND ACTION PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION",
August 2011.
BANZ has undertaken an analysis into the gaps that need to be addressed if we are to achieve implementation of the Bioenergy Strategy. From that analysis a list of recommended actions has been developed and is now being addressed by the BANZ Board and the Interest Groups.
Download the summary report here.
A copy of the full report can be viewed and downloaded from the Members Only page here.
If you are interested in identifying priority actions for funding you should contact the relevant Interest Group conveners here.
"PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE NEW ZEALAND BIOENERGY STRATEGY",
August 2011.
BANZ* contracted BERL Economics to undertake a preliminary economic analysis of the baseline scenario set out in the Bioenergy Strategy. This preliminary economic analysis was aimed at providing:-
- An analysis of the economic rationality of the vision targets set out in the assumptions of the NZ Bioenergy Strategy - essentially a 'macro-economic' analysis; and,
- An analysis at a macro level of the economic drivers for primary players seeking to pursue the opportunities set out in the NZ Bioenergy Strategy, the optimal timing of elements for implementation of the strategy, and the externalities deriving from primary activities.
The analysis shows that implementation of the strategy can by 2040
- increase real GDP by $6.1 billion
- increase employment by an extra 27,000 full-time equivalent positions, and
- improve the NZ trade balance by more than $1.9 billion
The analysis of the report is available here.
* BANZ acknowledges the financial assistance for this project from NZTE.
"NZ BIOENERGY MISSION TO CANADA POST-MISSION REVIEW",
12 - 20 May 2011.
The NZTE led Bioenergy Mission to Canada undertaken during May 2011 visited people and sites across Canada who were either producing liquid biofuels from wood or were in an advanced state of commercialising
specific technology. The Mission included representatives of the NZ forest, wood processing and bioenergy sectors who were actively considering the opportunities for investment in the production of advanced biofuels (biodiesel, bioethanol) from New Zealand's vast quantities of wood, much of which as harvest or process residues may currently be either wasted or have low value uses. Read more here...>>
"NEW ZEALAND BIOENERGY STRATEGY",
BANZ/NZFOA, July 2010. Click here to download
"A PICTURE OF BIOENERGY OPPORTUNITIES IN NEW ZEALAND",
BANZ, August 2010.
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"TRANSFORMING CANADA'S FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY - SUMMARY OF FINDINGS FROM THE FUGURE BIO-PATHWAYS PROJECT",
Forest Products Association of Canada, February 2010. Click here to download
"FUTURE BIOPATHWAYS"
The NZ Bioenergy Strategy follows a similar strategy developed by the Canadian forest industry and referred to in a recent presentation in Auckland by Rory Gilsenan of National Resources Canada, October 2010. Click here to download.
IEA Bioenergy
New Zealand is a member of the IEA Bioenergy Task 39 "Commercialising 1st- and 2nd- Generation Liquid Biofuels from Biomass". Scion is the NZ representative on the Task group.
The Task group brings together leading researchers, government officials and industry pioneers in a continuing bid to successfully introduce biofuels for transportation into the commercial marketplace. The Group's activities are organised into two subtasks, which include the technical challenges of 'second-generation' biofuel production, as well as the market, policy and implementation issues that must be addressed in commercialisation of all biofuels. It commissions a series of authoritative reports in its areas of interest.
Newsletters
BANZ has two newsletter formats for keeping members informed on industry activities. Content for inclusion is welcome from members. Advertising is also welcomed.
Bio-Flash News Sheet
A news sheet sent to members every 2-3 weeks to inform them of current bioenergy activities.
You can view the Bioflash on the Members Only section of the website here.
BANZ Bioenergy Newsletter
A newsletter produced bi-monthly to inform members on NZ and international items of interest. The Newsletter has more in depth articles and news items than is covered in issues of Bio-Flash.
- June 2010, coming soon
- March 2010, click here
- October / November 2009, click here
- August 2009, click here
- May 2009, click here
Archived issues click here
To receive either of these newsletters regularly to your email in box check out the membership details or contact the Executive Officer of BANZ.
BANZ Press Releases
Keep updated with the latest news
Bay of Plenty, 19 December 2011
Bay of Plenty is rich in bioenergy potential.
The release today of the Bay of Plenty Energy Strategy highlights the significant opportunities available in the Bay of Plenty region for creating economic wealth from a wide range of bioenergy projects. Read more here
Wellington, 31st October 2011
Biofuels ready to ensure energy supply.
With the disruption to energy supply throughout the North Island due to the leak in the Taranaki gas pipeline, businesses should look at the alternatives available to them for heat production. In particular, locally sourced wood fuel which can ensure security of energy supply. New Zealand’s producers of wood fuel can increase production throughout the country and overcome the problems of businesses being tied to a single and now aging gas supply network. Read more here
Wellington, 15 September 2011
Bioenergy Association of New Zealand welcomes funding for industrial and commercial heat.
BANZ today welcomed the announcement of a new funding scheme to promote the uptake of bioenergy. Read more here
Wellington, 5th July 2010
Bioenergy Association of New Zealand says the extension of the Biodiesel Grant Scheme is "a real boost to the sector".
On 5th July 2010, the Minister for Energy and Resources, Hon Gerry Brownlee, announced the extension of the Biodiesel Grant Scheme from B20 to B100.... read more >>
Wellington, 12th February 2010
Bioenergy Association of New Zealand says the time is right for a National Bioenergy Strategy.
Bioenergy is a potentially significant contributor to the national energy mix in New Zealand. At present however the resource is largely untapped and the potential unrealised. All this is set to change however with an industry lead initiative to develop a proposed National Bioenergy Strategy. The Bioenergy Association of NZ (BANZ) says by 2040 New Zealand's bioenergy sector could be supplying more than 25% of the country's energy needs, including 30% of the country's transport fuels" ... read more >>
Wellington, 14 November 2008
NZ Biofuel Manufacturers Association (NZBMA) merges with the BANZ Liquid Biofuels Interest Group
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BANZ Submissions
Download recent BANZ submissions here
November 2009: BANZ has made a written and oral submissions on the Sustainable Biofuel Bill. Click on the links below to download
Written Submission - 11 September 2009
Oral Submission - 22 October 2009
The Sustainable Biofuel Bill itself can be found here
July 2009: BANZ Submissions on the National Policy Statement on Renewable Electricity Generation:
Oral Submissions available here (July 2009)
Written Submissions available here (October 2008)
March 2007: BANZ Submission on the New Zealand Energy Strategy (NZES) 2007 and New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (NEECS) 2007:
Click here to download
Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS):
- "BANZ Submission on Climate Change Response (Moderated Emissions Trading) Amendment Bill" - October 2009
- "BANZ Oral Submission on Climate Change Response (Moderated Emissions Trading) Amendment Bill" - October 2009
- BANZ Submission re ETS - February 2009
- BANZ ETS Press Release - March 2009
- BANZ ETS Submission - supporting information
- Buddle Findlay summary of ETS issues so far and sector implications
Click here to view archived BANZ Submissions
Wood Energy Knowledge Centre
Keep updated with the latest woody biomass news
Wood Energy Knowledge Centre contracts Energy Library to source and disseminate publications, journal articles and conference papers relevant to the use of New Zealand woody biomass resources for the production of energy and generation of additional revenue for forest owners.
Newsletters available for download:
March 2008, (pdf 377kb)
June 2007, (pdf 350kb)
April 2007, (pdf 373kb)
Earlier newsletters are also available in our archives.
Sustainability Victoria's key role is to implement Victorian government policy. They work with business, the community, individuals and the government to achieve meaningful outcomes in greenhouse gas abatement, energy efficiency, renewable energy and the smarter use of resources.
While all Australian States have Departments which provide assistance and guidance to reduce energy consumption and the Federal Government also provides lots of information, the ResourceSmart website from Sustainability Victoria has some very good resources for businesses.
Newsletters available for download:
March 2008, (pdf 377kb)
June 2007, (pdf 350kb)
April 2007, (pdf 373kb)
Earlier newsletters are also available in our archives.
BANZ Board and Interest Group Meeting Dates
Click here to view Board and Interest Group meeting dates for 2012.
Articles
Keep yourself informed through BANZ - here are a few selected topical articles that may be of interest:
Wood Processing Strategy:
"Burning Money" - Consumer Magazine article on compressed fire logs. Published April 2007. Click here to download
"Firewood" - Consumer Magazine article on when to buy and how to store firewood. Published March 2007.
Click here to download
"Assessment of Possible Renewable Energy Targets - Woody Biomass"
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"Energy Issues For The Wood Processing Sector in N.Z."
Click here to download
"Energy Issues Supply Report"
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"Future Energy Supply and Demand"
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"Energy Market Structure Issues in New Zealand"
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"Gas Price Increase & Carbon Change Effects On Heat and Electricity"
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"Drivers of Woody Bioenergy in N.Z."
Click here to download
Bioenergy Articles of Interest and Reference Projects:
"Australian Report on biomass energy production"
Click here to download
"Renewable Heat Initial Business Case report - UK's DEFRA/BERR"
Click here to download
"Promoting and Accelerating the Market Penetration of Biomass Technology in Scotland".
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"What's the importance of cogeneration?" by Eckhard Schultz, April 2006.
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"Are biofuels sustainable?" draft response to the UK Environmental Audit Committee call for evidence, September 2007
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"Unleashing the Bio Energy Bonanza offers NZ Inc. Huge Opportunities" - The Bioenergy Association of New Zealand has welcomed the new Minister of Energy and Resources and strongly encourages him to support business to unleash the immense wealth creation and competitive advantage that bioenergy offers the NZ economy.
Click here to view the media statement
"Opportunities on the Bioenergy Wave" - presentation to 4th NZ Metals Industry Conference, 30 Oct 2008.
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"Opportunities on the Bioenergy Wave" - paper to 4th NZ Metals Industry Conference, 30 Oct 2008.
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"Regulating biofuel quality" – A discussion document proposing specifications for biofuel quality and requirements for labelling biofuels has been released for public consultation. It is important biofuels and biofuel blends are of the appropriate quality to ensure compatibility with New Zealand 's vehicle fleet. Submissions are due by November 9th 2007.
This discussion document can be found here.
"Biofuels label" - To identify good-quality biofuels before comprehensive specifications are introduced in regulations, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) have developed a biofuels label. This label can only be used by retailers and suppliers meeting quality standards. For more information on the EECA biofuels label, visit the EECA website.
- Blue Mountain Lumber Energy Facility
- Mighty River Landfill Electricity Generation
- Brightwater Hog Feed System
- Tachikawa Wood-Waste Handling System
- Pan Pac Forest Products Fuel Handling System
- Wood Processing Residues As Fuel
Biogas:
"New Zealand Biogas Farming" - NZIGE Seminar September 2008
Click here to view presentation
"Biogas from Kiwifruit Waste" - Feasibility Study for Zespri
Click here to view report
NZ Energy Market:
"The New Zealand Energy Sector" reported prepared for Investment NZ by East Harbour Energy Limited (formerly East Harbour Management Services), May 2009
Click here to download
Wood Pellets:
"Green Heat" Consumer Magazine article on wood pellets and burners. Published March 2007
Click here to download
Presentations
"Future BioPathways" presentation to the NZ Conference by Rory Gilsenan, Canadian Forest Service, October 2010. Click here to download
Members Reports
"Australian Ecogen 2011 Conference". Click here to download
Technical Articles
"Good Practice Guide - Production of wood fuel from forest landings"
Click here to download
Useful Sites
Biomass Energy Research Association:
An Association of bioenergy researchers, companies, and advocates that promotes education and research on renewable biomass energy and waste-to-energy systems - http://www.beraonline.org/
US Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy:
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) invests in clean energy technologies that strengthen the economy, protect the environment, and reduce dependence on foreign oil - http://www.eere.energy.gov/
Innovation for sustainable economy - Biofuels, Bioproductions & Biorefining (Biofpr):
Biofpr is the definitive source of information on sustainable products, fuels and energy. Through an exciting blend of news, patent intelligence and features on this website, and a peer-reviewed journal, we will keep you updated with all the latest advances.