One of the key themes of the government’s Biomass Strategy concerns the future availability of biomass.39 In 2021, the UK imported 9.1 million tonnes of wood pellets for use in energy production. Around 60% came from the US, 18% from the EU and 16% from Canada.40 DESNZ describes itself as agnostic as to whether biomass is sourced domestically or from overseas.41 The Climate Change Committee’s (CCC’s) most recent advice for Carbon Budget 7 highlights that supply of sustainable biomass is likel...

One of the key themes of the government’s Biomass Strategy concerns the future availability of biomass.39 In 2021, the UK imported 9.1 million tonnes of wood pellets for use in energy production. Around 60% came from the US, 18% from the EU and 16% from Canada.40 DESNZ describes itself as agnostic as to whether biomass is sourced domestically or from overseas.41 The Climate Change Committee’s (CCC’s) most recent advice for Carbon Budget 7 highlights that supply of sustainable biomass is likely to be limited both in the UK and globally.42 We also received a written submission noting that relying on imported wood reduces the UK’s energy securit Type: conclusion | Number: 15 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: 5.2 DESNZ officials continue to monitor the international and domestic biomass supply landscape, ensuring that the government is abreast of changes to regulatory arrangements, market dynamics, and other factors that drive the supply of and demand for pellets. 5.3