A multi-actor multi-criteria framework to assess the stakeholder support for different biofuel options: The case of Belgium

The multi-actor multi-criteria analysis (MAMCA) is a methodology to evaluate different policy measures, whereby different stakeholders’ opinions are explicitly taken into account. In this paper, the framework is used to assess several biofuel options for Belgium that can contribute to the binding ta...

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Published in:	Energy policy 2011, Vol.39 (1), p.200-214
Main Authors:	Turcksin, Laurence, Macharis, Cathy, Lebeau, Kenneth, Boureima, Faycal, Van Mierlo, Joeri, Bram, Svend, De Ruyck, Jacques, Mertens, Lara, Jossart, Jean-Marc, Gorissen, Leen, Pelkmans, Luc
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Alternative energy sources Applied sciences attitudes and opinions Biodiesel Biodiesel fuels Biofuels biogas Decision making Distributors Economic data Energy Energy economics Energy policy ethanol Ethyl alcohol EU directives Exact sciences and technology feedstocks fossil fuels Fuels General, economic and professional studies Markets Methodology. Modelling Multi-criteria analysis Multi-criteria analysis Decision making Biofuels multi-criteria decision making Multiple criteria decision making Natural energy nongovernmental organizations Policies policy analysis Stakeholders Studies supply chain Supply chains synthetic products
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Summary:	The multi-actor multi-criteria analysis (MAMCA) is a methodology to evaluate different policy measures, whereby different stakeholders’ opinions are explicitly taken into account. In this paper, the framework is used to assess several biofuel options for Belgium that can contribute to the binding target of 10% renewable fuels in transport by 2020, issued by the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). Four biofuel options (biodiesel, ethanol, biogas and synthetic biodiesel (also referred to as “biomass-to-liquid” or BTL)) together with a reference fossil fuel option, are evaluated on the aims and objectives of the different stakeholders involved in the biofuel supply chain (feedstock producers, biofuel producers, fuel distributors, end users, vehicle manufacturers, government, NGOs and North–South organizations). Overall, the MAMCA provided insights in the stakeholder’s position and possible implementation problems for every biofuel option. As such, it helps decision makers in establishing a supportive policy framework to facilitate implementation and to ensure market success, once they have decided on which biofuel option (or combination of options) to implement.
ISSN:	0301-4215 1873-6777