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Biofuel Market in Russia: Current State and Prospects
With the growing relevance of environmental issues in the energy sector, the issue of switching to renewable energy sources is becoming increasingly acute. Therefore, the use of biofuels may be relevant in areas with a developed timber processing complex. Despite the fact that its share in the total fuel consumption in Russia is no more than 1%, in some regions this figure reaches 10%. Interest in biofuels is associated with its environmental friendliness, the need to utilize production waste and, in some cases, low cost. The article presents an overview of the biofuel market in Russia with its main trends and prospects for use, an analysis of the dynamics of biofuel production and consumption. A comparative assessment of the economic efficiency of fuel pellets and chips in low- and medium-capacity boiler houses is given. It is concluded that the use of fuel chips is only justified in the vicinity of timber processing plants, while the use of fuel pellets is only justified in certain areas, such as isolated or protected areas. A possible solution to the problems of the timber processing complex in Russia that have arisen under the influence of sanctions may be an increase in domestic demand for biofuels.
