Training Course on Biomass Technologies and Strategic Project Implementation (Online / Remote)
1Summary
With fossil fuel dependence under growing pressure, biomass has moved from a niche topic to a mainstream part of national energy strategies — yet turning agricultural residue, forest byproducts, or organic waste into usable power still requires real technical and strategic know-how. This training programme from the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy gives professionals a solid grounding in the science, technology, and strategic implementation of biomass as a sustainable energy resource.
Participants examine the full spectrum of biomass — its origins, processing methods, industrial applications, and relevance to today's energy transition — while building the technical insight and strategic awareness needed to evaluate, plan, and manage biomass-based projects with confidence.
2Objectives and target group
Who Should Attend?
- Environmental engineers and sustainability consultants seeking specialisation in renewable energy.
- Energy sector professionals and policymakers involved in national or regional energy planning.
- Agricultural and forestry professionals interested in value-added resource management, alongside researchers and technical staff exploring applied bioenergy solutions.
Course Objectives
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Classify biomass resources and explain the scientific principles behind them.
- Analyse current and emerging technologies for biomass conversion and utilisation.
- Evaluate the environmental, economic, and regulatory factors shaping biomass project development.
- Assess the role of biomass within integrated energy systems and climate action plans.
- Contribute effectively to biomass-related projects in industrial or policy settings.
3Course Content
Module 1: What Biomass Is and Where It Comes From
- Definition and classification of biomass types (woody, herbaceous, organic waste).
- Historical context and evolution of biomass as an energy source.
- Comparison with other renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
- Agricultural residues, energy crops, forest products and byproducts, and urban/industrial organic waste streams.
Module 2: Turning Biomass into Energy
- Thermochemical conversion (combustion, pyrolysis, gasification).
- Biochemical conversion (anaerobic digestion, fermentation).
- Physicochemical methods and preprocessing techniques.
Module 3: Getting Biomass from Field to Plant
- Collection, transportation, and storage of biomass feedstocks.
- Pre-treatment processes and logistical considerations.
- Integration with existing energy infrastructure.
Module 4: Power, Heat, and Fuel Applications
- Biomass-fired power plants: design and operation, and cogeneration systems using biomass.
- Domestic and industrial heating applications.
- Bioethanol and biodiesel production routes, biogas generation from waste treatment plants, and fuel quality standards.
Module 5: Weighing the Costs and Benefits
- Lifecycle assessment of biomass energy.
- Carbon neutrality and emissions analysis.
- Cost structure, subsidies, and return on investment.
Module 6: Policy, Regulation, and What Comes Next
- International directives, national incentives, and compliance mechanisms.
- Sustainability criteria and certification systems.
- Emerging trends: algae-based biomass, advanced biofuels, carbon capture integration, and hybrid renewable systems.
Module 7: Taking a Biomass Project from Idea to Operation
- Project planning and feasibility assessment.
- Stakeholder mapping and risk evaluation.
- Scaling from pilot to commercial deployment.