We explore how sustainable bioenergy and aviation fuel feedstocks can be integrated into existing cropping systems to benefit soils, land use, and the environment. Our research provides practical insights for sustainable agriculture, land management, and climate-smart energy solutions.
Some of our key publications on soils, land use, and sustainable bioenergy are listed below.
| Title | Description | Download | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability impacts of No-ILUC SAF feedstock production in existing cropping systems | Producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) feedstocks within existing cropping systems helps to improve soil health and water quality. Growing crops like Camelina and Carinata during fallow periods generates valuable SAF feedstocks, sequesters soil carbon and reduces soil erosion while avoiding the risk of land use change (iLUC). Presented during the 33rd EUBCE conference held in Valencia (Spain), in June 2025. | 259 Downloads | 2025 |
| IEA Bioenergy iLUC Report 2022 | This report from the IEA Bioenergy study reviews narratives and methods used to project the effects of U.S. biofuel expansion, particularly after the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) of 2005. It examines studies on indirect impacts of increased corn use for ethanol, focusing on two main narratives. The trade and market response narrative links higher U.S. ethanol production to local shortages, rising prices, and ripple effects in global markets. The internal adjustment response narrative highlights domestic agricultural adjustments, such as increased corn planting, improved crop yields, and more efficient resource use, in response to biofuel production targets. | 1501 Downloads | 2022 |
| U.S. Corn Use for Ethanol | The causal basis for many of the relationships in models used to estimate the indirect effects of U.S. biofuels on global agricultural markets has not been adequately established. This paper addresses this gap by examining causal interactions among corn market variables through which the indirect effects of U.S. corn use for ethanol would be transmitted. | 1455 Downloads | 2021 |
| Note on indirect land use effect | This note has been prepared at the request of the Commissie Duurzaamheidsvraagstukken Biomassa (Commission on Sustainability issues of Biomass; further referred to as CDB). CDB elaborates issues of sustainable biomass for bioenergy (mostly biofuels) production. | 4838 Downloads | 2015 |
| Cie Corbey 2014 Advies Verduurzaming Voedselsector | In 2020 the food requirement will be 70% higher than now, while available land is limited. At the same time, the demand for biomass is increasing. Sustainability of the agricultural and food sectors is desperately needed. In the Advice on Sustainable Food Sector, the Corbey Committee offers the cabinet workable solutions for making land use more sustainable, making optimal use of biomass and reducing CO2 emissions. Available in Dutch only. | 2408 Downloads | 2014 |
| Impact of oil spills on mangroves Nigeria | While deforestation and, more recently, crop production have been identified as major causes of carbon releases through changes in land cover, the debate on the contribution of fossil fuel production to land-based emissions is still on- going. This report determines the impact of oil production activities on mangroves in the Niger Delta by generating the best available estimates of oil discharge, and by assessing its impact on mangrove vegetation. | 3590 Downloads | 2014 |
| Analysing the effect of biofuel expansion on land use in major producing countries | Estimates on impacts of biofuel production often use models with limited ability to incorporate changes in land use, notably cropping intensity. This review studies biofuel expansion between 2000 and 2010 in Brazil, the USA, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Mozambique, South Africa plus 27 EU member states. | 2756 Downloads | 2013 |
| CE Delft Hoofdrapport De bodem in de bio economie | The impact on soils of further development of the biobased economy has been investigated. This study examines the effects on the organic matter content of soils, the nutrient requirements (NPK), water consumption, land use, ecotoxicity and climate balance, including soil effects for a total of 21 biomass supply chains. Available in Dutch only. | 2525 Downloads | 2013 |
| Corré et al Analysis renewable energy directive NUTS-2 reports GHG emissions biofuel crops | The EC ‘Renewable Energy Directive’ (RED; EC, 2009) required national reports on the average greenhouse gas emissions from the cultivation of energy crops at NUTS-2 regional level. However, reporting calculation methods were not prescribed and therefore differences in reported emissions could be caused not only by differences in production systems, but also by differences in calculation methods. The aim of this analysis was to provide an overview of the methods and data used by individual countries and to evaluate the reported differences in emissions. | 2478 Downloads | 2011 |