| This thesis identifies, assesses and evaluates the availability of biomass as a supply for biofuel production in New Brunswick, and evaluates and predicts the social, environmental, and economic impacts. Extensive data have been gathered on agriculture, forestry, and aquaculture biofuel sources in various geographical areas in both the United States and Canada. We perform a case analysis of the biofuels supply chain in New Brunswick to assess the feasibility of different industries in the province.;One of the main conclusions drawn is the amounts and sources of biofuels available in the province. Sugar and starch based ethanol processes have 100,000 tonnes available, cellulosic ethanol processes have 2,150,000 tonnes available, and biodiesel has 9,000 tonnes available. Sugar and starch based ethanol processes main source is corn, cellulosic ethanol processes main sources are forestry and potatoes, and biodiesel processes main source is soybeans. The four agriculture counties with the most established farms are Kings, Carleton, Westmoreland, and York. Queens-Charlotte and Upper Miramichi were the two geographical areas that are the highest producing silviculture areas. Finally, biodiesel is recommended as the closest to market for biofuel. Further recommendations are made for potential sources of biofuels in the province, and the potential environmental and economic impacts of developing the supply chain in New Brunswick. |
