Dr. Ric Hoefnagels

Vening Meineszgebouw A
Princetonlaan 8a
Kamer 8.40
3584 CB Utrecht

Dr. Ric Hoefnagels

Assistant Professor
Biobased Economy
+31 30 253 7645
r.hoefnagels@uu.nl

Publications

2022

Scholarly publications

Visser, L., Latta, G., Pokharel, R., Hoefnagels, R., & Junginger, M. (2022). Exploring the limits to sustainable pellet production for international markets: The impact of increasing pellet production in the US Southeast on feedstock use, production cost and carbon sequestration in forest areas. GCB Bioenergy, 14(8), 896-917. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcbb.12946
Moretti, C., Hoefnagels, R., Veen, M. V., Corona, B., Obydenkova, S., Russell, S., Jongerius, A., Vural-Gürsel, I., & Junginger, M. (2022). Using lignin from local biorefineries for asphalts: LCA case study for the Netherlands. Journal of Cleaner Production, 343, 1-15. [131063]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131063
Vera, I., Goosen, N., Batidzirai, B., Hoefnagels, R., & van der Hilst, F. (2022). Bioenergy potential from invasive alien plants: Environmental and socio-economic impacts in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Biomass and Bioenergy, 158, 1-13. [106340]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2022.106340
Schipfer, F., Pfeiffer, A., & Hoefnagels, R. (2022). Strategies for the Mobilization and Deployment of Local Low-Value, Heterogeneous Biomass Resources for a Circular Bioeconomy. Energies, 15(2), 1-20. [433]. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15020433
Moretti, C., Corona, B., Hoefnagels, R., van Veen, M., Vural-Gürsel, I., Strating, T., Gosselink, R., & Junginger, M. (2022). Kraft lignin as a bio-based ingredient for Dutch asphalts: An attributional LCA. Science of the Total Environment, 806(Pt 1), 1-15. [150316]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150316

2021

Scholarly publications

Vera, I., Hoefnagels, R., Junginger, M., & Hilst, F. (2021). Supply potential of lignocellulosic energy crops grown on marginal land and greenhouse gas footprint of advanced biofuels—A spatially explicit assessment under the sustainability criteria of the Renewable Energy Directive Recast. GCB Bioenergy, 13(9), 1425-1447. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcbb.12867
Moretti, C., Corona, B., Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Vural, I., Gosselink, R. J. A., & Junginger, H. M. (2021). Review of life cycle assessments of lignin and derived products: Lessons learned. Science of the Total Environment, 770, [144656]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.144656
Mai-Moulin, T., Hoefnagels, R., Grundmann, P., & Junginger, M. (2021). Effective sustainability criteria for bioenergy: Towards the implementation of the european renewable directive II. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 138, [110645]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2020.110645

2020

Scholarly publications

Vera Concha, I. C., & Hoefnagels, R. (2020). Assessment of GHG and socioeconomic performance of RESfuel supply chains: Part A: GHG performance of RESfuel supply chains and impact over time.
Vera Concha, I. C., van der Hilst, F., & Hoefnagels, R. (2020). Regional specific impacts of biomass feedstock sustainability: D4.3 report on biomass potentials and LUC – related environmental impact . http://www.advancefuel.eu/contents/reports/d43-final.pdf
Mai, T. P. T., Hoefnagels, E. T. A., & Junginger, H. M. (2020). Sustainability Criteria of the Revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED II): Towards Harmonised Criteria and Possible Trade-Offs for Multi-Output Biorefineries. Abstract from e-EUBCE 2020 28th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition.
Visser, L., Latta, G., Pokharel, R., Hoefnagels, E. T. A., & Junginger, H. M. (2020). Impact of Increased Pellet Production on Feedstock Allocation and Carbon Flux in the SE US. Abstract from e-EUBCE 2020 28th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition.
Visser, L., Hoefnagels, R., & Junginger, M. (2020). The potential contribution of imported biomass to renewable energy targets in the EU-the trade-off between ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and cost thresholds. Energies, 13(7), [1761]. https://doi.org/10.3390/en13071761
Visser, L., Hoefnagels, R., & Junginger, M. (2020). Wood pellet supply chain costs – A review and cost optimization analysis. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 118, [109506]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2019.109506
Vera Concha, I. C., Hoefnagels, E. T. A., van der Kooij, A., Moretti, C., & Junginger, H. M. (2020). A carbon footprint assessment of multi‐output biorefineries with international biomass supply: a case study for the Netherlands. Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 14(2), 198-224. https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.2052
Roni, M. S., Lamers, P., & Hoefnagels, R. (2020). Investigating the future supply distribution of industrial grade wood pellets in the global bioenergy market. Biofuels, 11(8), 871-884. https://doi.org/10.1080/17597269.2018.1432268

2019

Scholarly publications

de Jong, S., Staples, M., Grobler, C., Daioglou, V., Malina, R., Barrett, S., Hoefnagels, R., Faaij, A., & Junginger, M. (2019). Using dynamic relative climate impact curves to quantify the climate impact of bioenergy production systems over time. GCB Bioenergy, 11(2), 427-443. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcbb.12573

Popularising publications

Hoefnagels, E. T. A. (Author), & de Jong, S. A. (Author). (2019). De Bosatlas van de Duurzaamheid. Data set/Database, Noordhof Uitgevers. https://www.bosatlas.nl/voor-iedereen/de-bosatlas-van-de-duurzaamheid

2018

Scholarly publications

van der Hilst, F., Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Junginger, H. M., Londo, H. M., Shen, L., & Wicke, B. (2018). Biomass Provision and Use, Sustainability Aspects. In R. A. Meyers (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology (pp. 1-30). Springer New York LLC. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2493-6_1048-1
de Jong, S., van Stralen, J., Londo, M., Hoefnagels, R., Faaij, A., & Junginger, M. (2018). Renewable jet fuel supply scenarios in the European Union in 2021–2030 in the context of proposed biofuel policy and competing biomass demand. GCB Bioenergy, 10(9), 661-682. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcbb.12525
Tsiropoulos, I., Hoefnagels, R., de Jong, S., van den Broek, M., Patel, M., & Faaij, A. (2018). Emerging bioeconomy sectors in energy systems modeling - Integrated systems analysis of electricity, heat, road transport, aviation, and chemicals: A case study for the Netherlands. Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 12(4), 665-693. https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.1881
van Meijl, H., Tsiropoulos, I., Bartelings, H., Hoefnagels, R., Smeets, E., Tabeau, A., & Faaij, A. (2018). On the macro-economic impact of bioenergy and biochemicals: Introducing advanced bioeconomy sectors into an economic modelling framework with a case study for the Netherlands. Biomass and Bioenergy, 108, 381-397. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.10.040

2017

Scholarly publications

Tsiropoulos, I., Hoefnagels, R., van den Broek, M., Patel, M. K., & Faaij, A. P. C. (2017). The role of bioenergy and biochemicals in CO2 mitigation through the energy system - a scenario analysis for the Netherlands. GCB Bioenergy, 9(9), 1489-1509. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcbb.12447
Dafnomilis, I., Hoefnagels, R., Pratama, Y. W., Schott, D. L., Lodewijks, G., & Junginger, M. (2017). Review of solid and liquid biofuel demand and supply in Northwest Europe towards 2030 – A comparison of national and regional projections. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 78, 31-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2017.04.108
de Jong, S. A., Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Wetterlund, E., Pettersson, K., Faaij, A., & Junginger, H. M. (2017). Cost optimization of biofuel production – The impact of scale, integration, transport and supply chain configurations. Applied Energy, 195, 1055-1070. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.03.109
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/350799/Cost_optimization_of_biofuel_production_the_impact_of_scale_integration_transport_and_supply_chain_configurations_De_Jong_et_al._2017_.pdf?sequence=1
de Jong, S. A., Antonissen, K., Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Lonza, L., Wang, M., Faaij, A., & Junginger, H. M. (2017). Life‑cycle analysis of greenhouse gas emissions from renewable jet fuel production. Biotechnology for Biofuels, 10(1), [64]. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13068-017-0739-7
de Jong, S. A., Hoefnagels, E. T. A., van Stralen, J., Londo, H. M., Slade, R., Faaij, A., & Junginger, H. M. (2017). Renewable Jet Fuel in the European Union: Scenarios and Preconditions for Renewable Jet Fuel Deployment towards 2030. Copernicus Institute, Department IMEW, Energy & Resources.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/352706/Renewable_Jet_Fuel_in_the_European_Union_Scenarios_and_Preconditions_for_Renewable_Jet_Fuel_Deployment_towards_2030.pdf?sequence=1

2016

Scholarly publications

Mawhood, R., Gazis, E., de Jong, S., Hoefnagels, R., & Slade, R. (2016). Production pathways for renewable jet fuel: a review of commercialization status and future prospects. Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 10(4), 462-484. https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.1644

Professional publications

Held, A., Boie, I., Breitschopf, B., Ragwitz, M., Steinhilber, S., Resch, G., Welisch, M., C., Z., Ortner, A., Busch, S., Liebmann, L., Totschnig, G., Noothout, P. M., de Jager, D., Tesniere, L., Van Rooijen, S., Karypidis, N., Bruckmann, R., Jirous, F., ... Steinbäcker, S. (2016). Assessing Renewables Policy in the EU - Key Findings from the DiaCore project: IEE DiaCore Contract N°: IEE/12/833/SI2.645735. Copernicus Institute, Department IMEW, Energy & Resources.
Boie, I., Breitschopf, B., Held, A., Ragwitz, M., Steinhilber, S., Resch, G., Welisch, M., C., Z., Ortner, A., Busch, S., Liebmann, L., Totschnig, G., Noothout, P. M., de Jager, D., Tesniere, L., Van Rooijen, S., Karypidis, N., Bruckmann, R., Jirous, F., ... Steinbäcker, S. (2016). Policy Dialogue on the Assessment and Convergence of RES Policy in EU Member States - Final Report: IEE DiaCore Contract N°: IEE/12/833/SI2.645735 : Project Acronym: DIA-CORE. Copernicus Institute, Department IMEW, Energy & Resources.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/395281/DIACORE_Final_Report.pdf?sequence=1

2015

Scholarly publications

de Jong, S. A., Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Faaij, A., Slade, R., Mawhood, R., & Junginger, H. M. (2015). The feasibility of short-term production strategies for renewable jet fuels – a comprehensive techno-economic comparison. Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, (9), 778–800. https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.1613

Professional publications

Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Junginger, H. M., & Resch, G. (2015). Coordination of biomass resource availability import strategies and demand. Copernicus Institute, Department IMEW, Energy & Resources.

Popularising publications

van der Hilst, F., Wicke, B., Hoefnagels, E. T. A., & Junginger, H. M. (2015). KNAW polariseert debat. NRC Handelsblad, Wetenschap; Blz 10.

2014

Scholarly publications

Searcy, E., Hess, J. R., Tumuluru, J. S., Ovard, L., Muth, D. J., Trømborg, E., Wild, M., Deutmeyer, M., Nikolaisen, L., Ranta, T., & Hoefnagels, R. (2014). Optimization of biomass transport and logistics. Lecture Notes in Energy, 17(1), 103-123. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6982-3_5
Hoefnagels, R., Junginger, M., & Faaij, A. (2014). The economic potential of wood pellet production from alternative, low-value wood sources in the southeast of the US. Biomass and Bioenergy, 71, 443-454. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2014.09.006
Hoefnagels, R., Searcy, E., Kafferty, K., Cornelissen , T., Junginger, M., Jacobson, J., & Faaij, A. (2014). Lignocellulosic feedstock supply systems with intermodal and overseas transportation. Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 8(6), 794-818. https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.1497
Hoefnagels, R., Resch, G., Junginger, M., & Faaij, A. (2014). International and domestic uses of solid biofuels under different renewable energy support scenarios in the European Union. Applied Energy, 131, 139-157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.05.065
Hoefnagels, E. T. A. (2014). Bridging gaps in bioenergy: Deploying system analysis to investigate potential biomass supply, demand and greenhouse gas mitigation scenarios from a national, European and global perspective. [Doctoral thesis 1 (Research UU / Graduation UU), Utrecht University].
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/289881/HOEFNAGELS.pdf?sequence=3

2013

Scholarly publications

Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Banse, M., & Dornburg, V. (2013). Macro-economic impact of large-scale deployment of biomass resources for energy and materials on a national level-A combined approach for the Netherlands. Energy Policy, 59(August 2013), 727-744. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2013.04.026
Lamers, P., Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Junginger, H. M., Hamelinck, C. N., & Faaij, A. P. C. (2013). Global solid biomass trade for energy by 2020: an assessment of potential import streams and supply costs to North-West Europe under different sustainability constraints. GCB Bioenergy [E], 11. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcbb.12162

Professional publications

Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Junginger, H. M., & Faaij, A. P. C. (2013). Capacity study for solid biomass facilities - A tool to assess scenarios of global supply, demand and trade of solid biomass for northwest Europe. Energy & Resources, Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University.

2012

Professional publications

Ragwitz, M., Steinhilber, S., Breitschopf, B., Resch, G., Panzer, C., Ortner, A., Busch, S., Rathmann, W., Klessmann, C. B., Nabe, C., de Lovinfosse, I., Neukoff, K., Boyd, R., Junginger, H. M., Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Cusumano, M., Lorenzoni, A., Burgers, J., Boots, M., ... Weöres, B. (2012). D23 final report: RE-shaping: Shaping an effective and efficient European renewable energy market. Copernicus Institute, Department IMEW, Energy & Resources. http://www.reshaping-res-policy.eu/downloads/Final%20report%20RE-Shaping_Druck_D23.pdf
Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Junginger, H. M., & Faaij, A. P. C. (2012). Capacity study for solid biomass facilities - scenarios for supply and demand of solid biomass for electricity and heat generation in north west Europe. Copernicus Institute, Department IMEW, Energy & Resources.
Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Junginger, H. M., & Faaij, A. P. C. (2012). Resource assessment of low value woody biomass streams - supply potential of low-value wood resources available for the production of industrial pellets in the south east of the US, Poland and the Baltic states. Copernicus Institute, Department IMEW, Energy & Resources.

2011

Scholarly publications

Strachan, N., Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Ramírez Ramírez, C. A., van den Broek, M. A., Fidje, A., Espegren, K., Seljom, P., Blesl, M., Kober, T., & Grohnheit, P. E. (2011). CCS in the North Sea region: a comparison on the cost-effectiveness of storing CO2 in the Utsira formation at regional and national scales. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 5(6), 1517-1532. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijggc.2011.08.009
Ramírez Ramírez, C. A., Hoefnagels, E. T. A., van den Broek, M. A., Strachan, N., Fidje, A., Espegren, K., Seljom, P., Blesl, M., Kober, T., Grohnheit, P. E., & Lüthje, M. (2011). A comparison of national CCS strategies for Northwest Europe, with a focus on the potential of common CO2 storage at the Utsira formation. Energy Procedia, 4, 2401-2408. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2011.02.133
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/235183/Strachan.pdf?sequence=1

Professional publications

Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Junginger, H. M., Panzer, C., Resch, G., & Held, A. (2011). Long Term Potentials and Costs of RES - Part I: Potentials, Diffusion and Technological learning. Intelligent Energy - Europe.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/235228/Long-term%2520potentials%2520and%2520cost%2520of%2520RES%2520-%2520part%2520I%2520%28Re-Shaping%2520report%2C%25202011%29.pdf?sequence=1
Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Junginger, H. M., Resch, G., & Panzer, C. (2011). Long Term Potentials and Costs of RES - Part II: The Role of International Biomass Trade. Intelligent Energy - Europe.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/235227/WP5_ReportD12%2520FINAL.pdf?sequence=1
Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Junginger, H. M., Resch, G., Matzenberger, J., Panzer, C., & Pelkmans, L. (2011). Development of a tool to model European biomass trade : Report for IEA Bioenergy Task 40. Copernicus Institute – Utrecht University.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/235231/development-of-a-tool-to-model-european-biomas.pdf?sequence=1

2010

Scholarly publications

Hoefnagels, E. T. A., & Ramirez, C. A. (2010). Analysis of potentials and costs of CO2 storage in the Utsira aquifer in the North Sea : WP2: Assessment and harmonization of CCS related economic and physical performance parameters of the MARKAL and TIMES models. Group Science, Technology and Society, Copernicus Institute.
Ramirez, C. A., Hoefnagels, E. T. A., & van den Broek, M. A. (2010). Analysis of potentials and costs of CO2 storage in the Utsira formation in the North Sea: integrating report on Dutch and Regional analysis. Group Science, Technology and Society, Copernicus Institute.
Ramirez, C. A., Hoefnagels, E. T. A., & van den Broek, M. A. (2010). Analysis of potentials and costs of CO2 storage in the Utsira formation in the North Sea: integrating report on Dutch and Regional analysis : final report (confidential). Group Science, Technology and Society, Copernicus Institute.
Fidje, A., Espegren, K., Wangen, M., Seljom, P., Ramirez, C. A., Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Wu, Z., van den Broek, M. A., Strachan, N., Blesl, M., Kober, T., Grohnheit, P., & Lutje, M. (2010). Analysis of potentials and costs of CO2 storage in the Utsira aquifer in the North Sea : final report for the FENCO ERA-NET project. Group Science, Technology and Society, Copernicus Institute.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/203536/UTSIRA-FENCO-ERA_NET-Final_report%255B1%255D.pdf?sequence=1
Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Smeets, E. M. W., & Faaij, A. P. C. (2010). Greenhouse gas footprints of different biofuel production systems. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 14(7), 1661-1694. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2010.02.014
van den Broek, M. A., Yeh, S., Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Junginger, H. M., Rubin, E., & Faaij, A. P. C. (2010). Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS) Technologies. In H. M. Junginger, W. G. J. H. M. van Sark, & A. P. C. Faaij (Eds.), Technological learning in the Energy Sector: Lessons for Policy, Industry and Science (pp. 160-175). Edward Elgar Publishing.
Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Bergek, A., & Lako, P. (2010). Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plants. In H. M. Junginger, W. G. J. H. M. van Sark, & A. P. C. Faaij (Eds.), Technological learning in the Energy Sector: Lessons for Policy, Industry and Science (pp. 139-148). Edward Elgar Publishing.
Ramirez, C. A., Hoefnagels, E. T. A., & van den Broek, M. A. (2010). Analysis of potentials and costs of CO2 storage in the Utsira formation in the North Sea : integrating report on Dutch and Regional analysis : final report. Group Science, Technology and Society, Copernicus Institute.
Panzer, C., Resch, G., Hoefnagels, E. T. A., & Junginger, H. M. (2010). Efficient but sufficient support of all RES technologies in times of volatile raw energy prices. In USAEE conference, Calgary, Canada, 2010
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/203535/Efficient%2520but%2520sufficient%2520support%2520of%2520all%2520RES_%28Christian%2520Panzer_Calgary_IAEE_2010%29.pdf?sequence=1

2009

Scholarly publications

Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Dornburg, V., Banse, M., & Faaij, A. P. C. (2009). Analysis of the economic impact of large-scale deployment of biomass resources for energy and materials in the Netherlands. Synthesis. Copernicus Institute, Utrecht University.
Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Dornburg, V., Banse, M., & Faaij, A. P. C. (2009). Analysis of the economic impact of large-scale deployment of biomass resources for energy and materials in the Netherlands. Appendix I: Bottom-up scenario's. Copernicus Institute, Utrecht University.
van den Broek, M. A., Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Rubin, E., Turkenburg, W. C., & Faaij, A. P. C. (2009). Effects of technological learning on future cost and performance of power plants with CO2 capture. Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, 35(6), 457-480. https://doi.org/Effects of technological learning on future cost and performance of power plants with CO2 capture
Junginger, H. M., & Hoefnagels, E. T. A. (2009). IEA Bioenergy Task 40/EUBIONETIII: Country report for the Netherlands 2008. Copernicus Institute, Universiteit Utrecht.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/42963/jointieabioenergytask40andeubionetiiicountryre.pdf?sequence=1
Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Smeets, E. M. W., & Faaij, A. P. C. (2009). Greenhouse gas footprints of different biofuel production systems. Biofuels, Group Science, Technology and Society.
Banse, M., Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Dornburg, V., & Faaij, A. P. C. (2009). Analysis of the economic impact of large-scale deployment of biomass resources for energy and materials in the Netherlands. Appendix II: Macro-economic scenario's. Copernicus Institute, Utrecht University.

Professional publications

Hoefnagels, E. T. A. (2009). Groene grondstoffen in de Nederlandse energievoorziening: macro-economische effecten. Nieuwsbrief milieu & ekonomie, 23(3), 7-9.