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Bio based chemical import replacement initiative : chemical markets and biochemical options for Alberta : final report

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This report is intended to inform Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education on selected potential opportunities for biochemicals development in Alberta. The Department is interested in the... More ≫

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This report is intended to inform Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education on selected potential opportunities for biochemicals development in Alberta. The Department is interested in the economic feasibility of upgrading bioresources in Alberta (wood and wood wastes, wheat, canola and other crops, municipal solid waste, etc.) to useful chemicals. The report provides insight and analysis on 40 chemicals that were deemed to be of interest from a bio-production and import replacement aspect.

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Biogas energy potential in Alberta

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The primary objective of this fact sheet is to illustrate: feedstock availability, biogas yield and, biogas renewable energy potential in Alberta.

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Getting value from every fibre : making the most of Alberta's lignocellulose resource

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The overall aim of this paper is to stimulate and secure economic development in the use of the large available lignocellulose feedstock from Alberta's crops and trees. The paper is a statement of... More ≫

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The overall aim of this paper is to stimulate and secure economic development in the use of the large available lignocellulose feedstock from Alberta's crops and trees. The paper is a statement of strategic opportunities rather than a scientific analysis of feedstock, biorefining choices or markets. Four strategic frameworks are presented for the future of Alberta's lignocellulose fibre-based industries.

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