BIOMASS AVAILABILITY AS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND ENERGY SOURCE IN CABINDA, ANGOLA

Abstract

The aim of the study was to determine the availability of biomass for bioenergetics  production in Cabinda, Angola. Methodologically, this paper was conceived through  research, document review, direct observation, interviews, field survey and analysis  conducted in institutions, companies, industries and farming areas that are great source  of residual biomass in the territory of Cabinda. As main results, we present a detail  analysis of the availability of existing agricultural and agro biomass, which takes into  account the productive potential of the forest, and the classification of biomass,  determining the potential use of its main components, and presents geographical  distribution of agricultural and agroindustrial waste biomass to further determine the  main alternatives for energy production and higher value-added products (ethanol,  biodiesel, hydrogen, biogas, bio-electricity, etc..) to develop in Cabinda, Angola. For  such reason, we conclude that the residual biomass available in Cabinda is classified as  forest residues, industrial wood waste, and industrial waste. This is enough to be a  source of chemicals and energy, so, this study is the prelude to the strategy for the use  of biomass as source of chemicals and energy.