The biofuels market in Sweden has strong potential for growth among other sources in the renewable energy space. Government initiatives and the large demand for green fuel have attracted investments in the sector. The inability of domestic supply to meet demand coupled with the targets set for efficiency in the transportation sector is expected to boost the market.
The report begins with an introduction of the biofuels market in the European Union indicating the current consumption and import-export levels, biofuel usage in transportation and major developments in this industry through various policies. An overview of the bioenergy market in Sweden has been provided followed by the biofuels market. Details regarding the major biofuels used namely, ethanol, biodiesel and biogas have been proffered including data regarding total production levels and the availability of raw materials.
An analysis of drivers explains factors contributing to the huge potential based on various cost incentives, fluctuations in crude oil prices, support for green car owners, high growth in ethanol vehicles and the market being dominated by imports. The key challenges identified include resistance from the Swedish forestry industry, food vs. fuel issue and hurdles with biogas supply.
The major government programmes and investments towards the development of the industry have been discussed including the climate and energy policy, Biogas Vast project, research and development projects as well as other policies towards developing the industry.
Competition section profiles the major players in the market. The section contains a snapshot of the corporations’ financial performance and business highlights, providing an insight into the existing competitive scenario.
2. Executive Summary
Energy supplied by biofuels in the Swedish market stood at XX TWh in 20-- and is forecasted to
rise to YY TWh in 20-- and ZZ TWh in 20--
Market The Swedish bio-fuels market is dominated by
– Ethanol, Biodiesel and Biogas
LE
Drivers Challenges
Drivers &
Cost Incentives
P
Fluctuations in Crude Oil Prices
M
Support for Green Car Owners
Resistance from the Swedish Forestry
Industry
Food vs. Fuel Issue
Challenges
SA
High Growth in Ethanol Vehicles
Biofuels Market Being Dominated by Imports
Climate and Energy Policy
Hurdles with Biogas Supply
Government Biogas Vast Project
Initiatives Research and Development Projects
Other Policies Towards Developing the Industry
The market is highly fragmented and comprises of few large players
Large scale imports has led to the growth of a number of small players
Major Players Ethanol BIodiesel Biogas
Major Players Company 1 Company 3 Company 5
Company 2 Company 4 Company 6
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4. The European Union biofuels market has been growing strongly
with A and B being the market leaders
Overview Biodiesel
•On 23 January 20--, the EU proposed that the ‘000 MT A is the
overall energy target would stand at 10,000 largest
producer Production
LE
u% renewable energy use by 20-- 8,000
v% minimum target for the market share of 6,000
biofuels by 20- -
MP
•The EU has set a target of incorporating w%
4,000
2,000
Imports
A
biofuels in transportation by 20-- Exports
0
Segmentation of Usage in Transportation
c%
S 2006
Bioethanol
‘000 MT
2007e 2008e 2009f 2010f
B is the
Fuel 1 3,000 largest
b% producer
Fuel 2 Production
2,500
Fuel 3 2,000
1,500 Imports
a% 1,000
500
Exports
0
2006 2007e 2008e 2009f 2010f
Source:
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5. Biofuels contribution to total energy used in Sweden has been
rising and is expected to grow in the future
Overview Total Energy Supplied by Biofuels
• The total energy share contributed by biofuels has
TWh
risen by u% over 20-- - -- a%
150
• In absolute terms, energy generated has increased by
LE
h i
e f g
v% over the same period
100
P
• The Swedish bio-fuels market is dominated by
Ethanol 50
Biodiesel
Biogas
Biofuel Share of total energy SAM 0
2003 2004 2005 2006
Rise in Energy Supplied by Biofuels
2007
% TWh
p c% y
4 d% 250
o 200 b%
3 x
m n 150 w
2
l 100
1 50
0 0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2007 2030e 2050e
Source:
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6. Ethanol is the most widely used biofuel in Sweden, supply is
largely driven by imports Ethanol
Overview Total Supply
•Ethanol is the most common liquid biofuel in Production
Sweden MT Import
z3
z4
LE
•It accounts for approximately a% of all liquid 500
x3%
400 x4%
biofuel used in 20-- z1 z2
•Largest consumer of bioethanol in the EU
MP
b% of total imports, mostly from Country 1, is
300
200
x1%
y1%
x2%
y2%
y3%
y4%
A
consumed in Sweden 100
Segmentation of Production Base S 0
2006
Quantity of Feedstock Used
2007
Wheat
2008 2009
Cereals MT
c% Barley p4
Wood
600,000 Rye
p3
400,000 p1 p2 q4%
q3%
200,000 q1% q2%
r1% r2% s2% r3% s3% r4% s4%
d% s1%
0
2006 2007 2008 2009
Source:
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7. Drivers and Challenges
Drivers
Challenges
Cost Incentives Resistance from the Swedish Forestry
Industry
Fluctuations in Crude Oil Prices
Food vs. Fuel Issue
Support for Green Car Owners
Hurdles with Biogas Supply
High Growth in Ethanol Vehicles
Biofuels Market Being Dominated by
Imports
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8. Government Policies and Investments
Other Policies Towards
Climate and Energy Policy
Developing the Industry
Key
Initiatives
Research and Development
Biogas Vast Project
Projects
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