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Bio-South

The technical-economic analysis of the production and use of biofuels for heating and cooling applications in the South of Europe is the central objective of the European project Bio-South, led by CENER, which is able to boast the participation of a total of 14 members from six European countries.

The conclusions of this project, that have required the work of European experts for more than 26 months, will be exhibited during the course of an International Conference that, under the title “Energetic Valorisation of Forest Biomass in South of Europe”, will be held in Pamplona (Navarra-Spain) from January 24 to 25, 2007.

The object of the conference is to discuss the promotion measures that allow the barriers of development to be overcome, as well as informing all the agents implicated in the energy value chain of forest biomass about the principal conclusions of the experts.

The use of forestry waste for energy purposes can help finance forestry work that is necessary for the correct development of the forest as well as to prevent the risk of forest fires and contribute to the Kyoto Commitment to reduce CO2 emissions.

The Biosouth International Conference is being held at a crucial moment for the future development of bioenergy, given that solid biofuels and the role of forest biomass, as a source of raw material, are beginning to be considered as real energy alternatives.