The introduction of biofuels, and its supply chain, is seen as a possible solution contributing to the establishment of a more secure and stable energy supply and the development of rural agricultural while enabling Albania meet its international commitments on greenhouse gas emissions, clean air, combating desertification, etc. Nowadays trend of agricultural farms in Albania is increasing of their size, numbers of animals and agricultural livestock production. Utilization of organic waste from animals and crop residue have stimulate the Albanians farmers’ interest not only for potentially increasing organic fertilizer use efficiency, but also for biogas production. On farm biogas production facilities typically utilize manure as the main substrate, but other materials as crop residue can be added to increase biogas production. Biogas production secure positive impact in utilization of energy from Albanian farmer families. Depending on the type of energy production the biogas would normally utilized to produce renewable electricity or heat. The biogas process also generates other environmental benefits as is reducing of potential risk from environmental pollution (soil, water, air), so creating organic farm. Developing the biodiesel production chain could alleviate the main environmental and socio-economic problems in Albania today, that is, heavy dependence on imported oil, air pollution, land depletation, high unemployment rate and the poverty. It will also help Albania in their harmonization process to joining the EU (2003/30/EC Directive) and support the government’s commitments and policies towards energy security, rural development, employment creation, socio-economic development, stability and mitigating global warming. In this study there are analyzed three typical livestock farms, located in three different geographical  and climacteric areas in Albania. {north, (Shkodra district), west (Fieri district) and south-east (Korca district). This paper aims to investigate the value chain of biodiesel production and balance feedstock supplies, processing technology, and market penetration in an integrated system in Albania.

biogas; livestock; organic waste

Presentation: oral