Title:
The National Bioenergy Strategy for Lebanon
Author(s):
Ugarte, S, Harajli, H., Noel, T, van Dam, J, Jaoudeh, E.A., Obeid, J.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
Lebanon has a relatively abundant availability of bioenergy resources as approximately one third of the country's land is arable, with the most fertile areas being located along the coastal strip and in the Beqaa valley. Traditional use of biomass in rural areas is intensive; however, the development of sustainable bioenergy is lagging behind the modest goals that have been formulated in the past. The goal of this study is to define and develop thoroughly all key elements to be considered in the formulation of the National Bioenergy Strategy for Lebanon. This Strategy shall contribute decisively to the Government's goal of achieving 12% of the country's total energy needs from renewable energy sources by 2020. The objective of this study is to assess the realistic and sustainable biomass potential in the country and match it with the most suitable conversion technologies that mitigate environmental, economic and social impacts produced by the bioenergy development in the country.
Keywords:
bioenergy, strategy, sustainability criteria, conversion technology, Lebanon
Topic:
Biomass Policies, Markets and Sustainability
Subtopic:
Biomass strategies and policies
Event:
20th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
5DO.7.4
Pages:
2125 - 2133
ISBN:
978-88-89407-54-7
Paper DOI:
10.5071/20thEUBCE2012-5DO.7.4
Price:
FREE
