1 Bioenergy Development at West Virginia University West Virginia is the third most forested state in the US West Virginia is the third most forested state in the US Forests cover 12.0 million acres (78% of land area) Forests cover 12.0 million acres (78% of land area) 3.6 million acres of farmland 3.6 million acres of farmland Over 30,000 people in WV are employed by the forest industry in WV Over 30,000 people in WV are employed by the forest industry in WV The only natural resource industry present in all 55 WV counties The only natural resource industry present in all 55 WV counties Over 260,000 forest landowners in the state Over 260,000 forest landowners in the state Forestry contributes $4 billion annually to the WV economy Forestry contributes $4 billion annually to the WV economy Biomass production potential Biomass production potential Wood residues – 2.41 million dry tonsWood residues – 2.41 million dry tons Agricultural residues – 903,826 dry tonsAgricultural residues – 903,826 dry tons

2 Bioenergy Development at West Virginia University Logging residue for firewood and growing interest in efficient utilization Logging residue for firewood and growing interest in efficient utilization The primary uses of mill residues have changed over time. The primary uses of mill residues have changed over time. Pellet fuel was the major use of mill residue in 2005 (66.7%). Pellet fuel was the major use of mill residue in 2005 (66.7%). It was followed by boiler fuel (17.5%). It was followed by boiler fuel (17.5%). Animal manure uses as fertilizer and biofuel. Animal manure uses as fertilizer and biofuel.

3 The University Strategic Initiative - Advance technologies for bio-fuels and bio-products from renewable resources and reducing environmental liabilities The University Strategic Initiative - Advance technologies for bio-fuels and bio-products from renewable resources and reducing environmental liabilities Biobased Materials Research Center Biobased Materials Research Center West Virginia Development office and other agenciesWest Virginia Development office and other agencies Multidisciplinary research team and collaborationsMultidisciplinary research team and collaborations Projects Projects Biomass availabilityBiomass availability Economic and technical feasibilitiesEconomic and technical feasibilities Biomass conversions to bio-fuelsBiomass conversions to bio-fuels Bioenergy Development at West Virginia University