Forestry and Agriculture

Sustainably managed forestry, edible and non-food crops provide an extensive resource for the emerging bioeconomy sectors, supporting a wide range of sectors from energy and fuels to bulk and speciality chemicals. NNFCC has extensive knowledge and expertise concerning forestry- and crop feedstocks, their exploitation and market potential.

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Wastes and Industrial By-Products

Successful waste management is essential in any economy, but as the global focus shifts towards a more sustainable and circular economy, end-of-life options are expanding. The bioeconomy provides many outlets for waste and process by-products, providing opportunities to reduce disposal costs and add value.

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Bioenergy

Bioenergy is the conversion of biomass to energy via a solid, liquid or gaseous fuel. Ambitious renewable energy and carbon targets to 2020 and beyond are driving demand for bioenergy as a reliable and stable source of renewable heat and electricity at industrial and domestic scales. Complying with complex policies and sustainability criteria is fundamental to success.

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Biobased products

The global marketplace for biobased chemicals and polymers is increasing rapidly and there is intense activity from renewable feedstock suppliers, manufacturers, brand owners and retailers all looking to secure their positions in this key market. Our market awareness is supporting accelerated development of economic routes to both conventional and novel biobased materials.

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Biorefining

Biorefining is the sustainable processing of biomass into a spectrum of marketable products (food, feed, fuels, chemicals, heat and power); a concept fundamental to our role working across the bioeconomy. Biorefinieries provide a means by which renewable materials can be integrated and produced in bulk, allowing the large-scale replacement of fossil-fuels and materials.

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Biofuels

Biofuels are liquid or gaseous fuels derived from biomass. More sustainable processes and feedstocks are resulting in biofuels which further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimise the impact they have on land use. Our leading position in this sector is widely respected and influential with both policy makers and commercial developers.

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Biogas

Biogas from biological or thermo-chemical conversion can be used to generate heat, power or transport fuels. The market is dynamic and the technology is complex, but the potential is significant. A complex matrix of policies and regulations are prevalent in this sector. We help navigate the complexities and have developed a number of bespoke products and packages for this sector.

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We collate and publish industry news in the areas of feedstocks, bioenergy, biofuels, biorefineries and biobased products.

News

NNFCC's bespoke Biomethane & Biogas Carbon Calculator.

Carbon Calculator

Our publication store contains a wide range of technical reports, briefing factsheets and market reviews which can be accessed through our information services subscription or can be purchased individually.

Publications

We offer exciting and challenging careers for people who are passionate about the future and are committed to success. Have you got what it takes to be part of the team?

Careers

We are delighted to be working together with experienced communication, technology, feedstock and LCA advisors, allowing us to offer a fully comprehensive service to our clients.

Partners

We provide strategic business consultancy; analysing, explaining and de-risking the bioeconomy for our clients. We are driven by our belief that the bioeconomy will create sustainable business opportunities and deliver wide ranging societal benefits.

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Case Studies

CHP Conversion – Site Assessment

Whilst the industry awaits the outcome of the GGSS Mid-Scheme Review, NNFCC has been engaged by a UK AD project developer to assess the potential for CHP conversion to Biomethane, and to identify priority sites for development, should support become available in the future.

EU Biomethane Market Analysis

NNFCC was approached by a global sustainable energy producer with a keen interest in investing in the European AD market. With good knowledge and data of markets across Europe, and strong connections in key active and interested member states, NNFCC was engaged to explore and analyse market opportunities.

AD Market Entry Support

NNFCC was engaged by an overseas corporate investor looking to appraise their own business strengths in relation to the UK AD market, to develop strategic partnerships with established businesses, and to identify acquisition targets to enable future business growth in the AD sector.

Straw availability assessment for potential cellulosic ethanol plant

NNFCC were contracted to carry out a straw availability assessment as part of an in-depth feasibility study for a major client who were considering developing a large cellulosic ethanol plant in Northern Germany.

Developing business models for specialty chemicals

NNFCC was tasked with outlining business models for a range of high-added value compounds developed as part of the EU ShikiFactory100 project.

Valuable chemicals from sugar beet pulp

The client was interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the options for processing their sugar beet pulp to value added polymers and chemicals.

EIC biomethane opportunity appraisal

NNFCC were tasked with evaluating the potential of converting CHP sites for biomethane production, to quantify the scale of the opportunity, and to explore novel ways of connecting and injecting gas into the network.

Bioresources & biogas market review

NNFCC to undertook an annual review of the biogas and bioresources markets to learn about any significant changes towards biogas and ancillary markets in the last 12 months.

Protein feedstock assessment to support scale-up of protein based biodegradable film

A commercial client who has developed a material process using engineered protein, commissioned NNFCC to review the protein supply landscape in the UK.

Review of caddy liner acceptance in Composting and AD

A bio-based polymer manufacturer commissioned NNFCC to carry out an independent expert review on the materials used to manufacture caddy liners, and their suitability for composting and anaerobic digestion (AD) if used for food waste collection in the UK.

UK Biomethane Market Entry Strategy

NNFCC was commissioned to evaluate opportunities for investment in the UK biomethane market to inform the client’s business plan.

Waste Gasification Feasibility Study

Technical, economic and regulatory study into the feasibility of producing advanced biofuels and/or chemical products via waste gasification.

Latex market research

NNFCC was commissioned to carry out market research into latex by an academic entrepreneur developing a novel process for latex extraction from guayule, a plant native to Mexico.

Assistance with RHI and FIT accreditation and reporting

In the closing months of the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) and Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) schemes, NNFCC helped 12 anaerobic digestion (AD) plants to obtain accreditation.

Biogas Market Proxy Calculations

Establishing a fair market price for the biogas generated by a wholesale water and sewerage servicer.

BEIS Biomethane Cost Review

Establishing the current costs of deploying and running an anaerobic digestion facility for biomethane injection into the national gas grid

Circular Malton

Circular Malton & Norton - A circular Market Town

The DAFIA Project

NNFCC was a project partner in DAFIA, a 4-year project that concluded in December 2020. DAFIA was a collaborative research project involving 15 institutes from across Europe, funded by the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme.

A business case for the development of a BioLPG supply chain in the UK

NNFCC was selected by Liquid Gas UK to demonstrate the potential for domestic BioLPG production in the UK with a view of achieving a 100% transition.

Biopropane opportunity appraisal & deployment pathway

Biopropane: Feedstocks, Feasibility and our Future Pathway.

Review of bioliquid heating options for BEIS

Evidence gathering for off-gas grid bioliquid heating options.

Re-establishing the sugar beet industry in Scotland

An Assessment of the Opportunities for Re-establishing Sugar Beet Production and Processing in Scotland.

Biobased Solvent Market Research

NNFCC conducted extensive market research for Circa's biobased alternative solvent.

Investigating Markets for Waste-derived Polymers

NNFCC worked with Fiberight on multiple projects regarding lactic acid and polylactic acid.

Market Review for Biobased Molecules

NNFCC worked with Plaxica to identify near-term commercial potential for bio-based molecules accessible from mixed sugars.

Regulatory Landscape Assessment of Shellfish Waste

Pennotec commissioned NNFCC to perform a regulatory review of the use of shellfish waste in the production of speciality chemicals.

Biomass fractionation technology landscape assessment

NNFCC were approached by a biobased polymer producer to undertake a technology landscape assessment focused on biomass fractionation and pre-treatment.

Biobased epoxy resin market research

NNFCC was selected by a polymer producer to carry out a piece of market research on bio-based epoxy resins.

Sustainability Data Analysis

NNFCC analyses sustainability data supplied by generators to regulators, with wide-reaching applications.

Influencing Rural Economy Strategies

NNFCC are experts in non-food crop management, providing solutions that have influenced national policy decisions.

About Us

At NNFCC we believe in a future where biobased technologies are a key component of the low carbon circular economy, creating sustainable business opportunities and providing wide ranging societal benefits.

We provide strategic business consultancy; analysing, explaining and de-risking the bioeconomy for our clients.

We are driven by our belief that the bioeconomy will create sustainable business opportunities and deliver wide ranging societal benefits.

We have successfully delivered projects to a wide range of clients including technology developers, investors, power companies, manufacturers, brand owners, Governments and Universities.

Our mission is simple - to provide clients with a strategic view of feedstock, technology, policy and market development across the bioeconomy, enabling them to make informed business decisions and develop sustainable business strategies.

To view NNFCC's Sustainable Business Policy, please click here.

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We collate and publish industry news in the areas of feedstocks, bioenergy, biofuels, biorefineries and biobased products.

NNFCC's bespoke Biomethane & Biogas Carbon Calculator.

Our publication store contains a wide range of technical reports, briefing factsheets and market reviews which can be accessed through our information services subscription or can be purchased individually.

We offer ​exciting and challenging careers for people who are passionate about the future and are committed to success. Have you got what it takes to be part of the team?

We are delighted to be working together with experienced communication, technology, feedstock and LCA advisors, allowing us to offer a fully comprehensive service to our clients.

We provide strategic business consultancy; analysing, explaining and de-risking the bioeconomy for our clients. We are driven by our belief that the bioeconomy will create sustainable business opportunities and deliver wide ranging societal benefits.

Case Studies

CHP Conversion – Site Assessment

Whilst the industry awaits the outcome of the GGSS Mid-Scheme Review, NNFCC has been engaged by a UK AD project developer to assess the potential for CHP conversion to Biomethane, and to identify priority sites for development, should support become available in the future.

EU Biomethane Market Analysis

AD Market Entry Support

NNFCC was engaged by an overseas corporate investor looking to appraise their own business strengths in relation to the UK AD market, to develop strategic partnerships with established businesses, and to identify acquisition targets to enable future business growth in the AD sector.

Straw availability assessment for potential cellulosic ethanol plant

NNFCC were contracted to carry out a straw availability assessment as part of an in-depth feasibility study for a major client who were considering developing a large cellulosic ethanol plant in Northern Germany.

Developing business models for specialty chemicals

NNFCC was tasked with outlining business models for a range of high-added value compounds developed as part of the EU ShikiFactory100 project.

Valuable chemicals from sugar beet pulp

The client was interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the options for processing their sugar beet pulp to value added polymers and chemicals.

EIC biomethane opportunity appraisal

NNFCC were tasked with evaluating the potential of converting CHP sites for biomethane production, to quantify the scale of the opportunity, and to explore novel ways of connecting and injecting gas into the network.

Bioresources & biogas market review

NNFCC to undertook an annual review of the biogas and bioresources markets to learn about any significant changes towards biogas and ancillary markets in the last 12 months.

Protein feedstock assessment to support scale-up of protein based biodegradable film

A commercial client who has developed a material process using engineered protein, commissioned NNFCC to review the protein supply landscape in the UK.

Review of caddy liner acceptance in Composting and AD

A bio-based polymer manufacturer commissioned NNFCC to carry out an independent expert review on the materials used to manufacture caddy liners, and their suitability for composting and anaerobic digestion (AD) if used for food waste collection in the UK.

UK Biomethane Market Entry Strategy

NNFCC was commissioned to evaluate opportunities for investment in the UK biomethane market to inform the client’s business plan.

Waste Gasification Feasibility Study

Technical, economic and regulatory study into the feasibility of producing advanced biofuels and/or chemical products via waste gasification.

Latex market research

NNFCC was commissioned to carry out market research into latex by an academic entrepreneur developing a novel process for latex extraction from guayule, a plant native to Mexico.

Assistance with RHI and FIT accreditation and reporting

In the closing months of the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) and Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) schemes, NNFCC helped 12 anaerobic digestion (AD) plants to obtain accreditation.

Biogas Market Proxy Calculations

Establishing a fair market price for the biogas generated by a wholesale water and sewerage servicer.

BEIS Biomethane Cost Review

Establishing the current costs of deploying and running an anaerobic digestion facility for biomethane injection into the national gas grid

Circular Malton

Circular Malton & Norton - A circular Market Town

The DAFIA Project

NNFCC was a project partner in DAFIA, a 4-year project that concluded in December 2020. DAFIA was a collaborative research project involving 15 institutes from across Europe, funded by the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme.

A business case for the development of a BioLPG supply chain in the UK

NNFCC was selected by Liquid Gas UK to demonstrate the potential for domestic BioLPG production in the UK with a view of achieving a 100% transition.

Biopropane opportunity appraisal & deployment pathway

Biopropane: Feedstocks, Feasibility and our Future Pathway.

Review of bioliquid heating options for BEIS

Evidence gathering for off-gas grid bioliquid heating options.

Re-establishing the sugar beet industry in Scotland

An Assessment of the Opportunities for Re-establishing Sugar Beet Production and Processing in Scotland.

Biobased Solvent Market Research

NNFCC conducted extensive market research for Circa's biobased alternative solvent.

Investigating Markets for Waste-derived Polymers

NNFCC worked with Fiberight on multiple projects regarding lactic acid and polylactic acid.

Market Review for Biobased Molecules

NNFCC worked with Plaxica to identify near-term commercial potential for bio-based molecules accessible from mixed sugars.

Regulatory Landscape Assessment of Shellfish Waste

Pennotec commissioned NNFCC to perform a regulatory review of the use of shellfish waste in the production of speciality chemicals.

Biomass fractionation technology landscape assessment

NNFCC were approached by a biobased polymer producer to undertake a technology landscape assessment focused on biomass fractionation and pre-treatment.

Biobased epoxy resin market research

NNFCC was selected by a polymer producer to carry out a piece of market research on bio-based epoxy resins.

Sustainability Data Analysis

NNFCC analyses sustainability data supplied by generators to regulators, with wide-reaching applications.

Influencing Rural Economy Strategies

NNFCC are experts in non-food crop management, providing solutions that have influenced national policy decisions.

About Us

Latest News

Biobased nylon and potential from diamine monomers

Regenerative agriculture – a valuable tool for the Bioeconomy

Anecdotal insights from two years of the Industrial Biotechnology Barometer Survey

Events

EC Conference Bio-based & Water-based Coatings

6th International Conference on Biopolymers and Bioplastics

European Biosolids and Bioresources Conference and Exhibition

We offer exciting and challenging careers for people who are passionate about the future and are committed to success. Have you got what it takes to be part of the team?