Biomass in South Carolina

Gaseous Biomass Fuels - defined as any natural and renewable fuel source that is in a gaseous state. A common example is methane gas which is produced naturally by decomposing matter such as landfill trash, animal waste, and decomposing food byproducts.

Liquid Biomass Fuels - defined as any natural and renewable fuel source in liquid state. The most common forms of liquid fuels include ethanol and biodiesel. Liquid biofuels typically originate from crops such as corn and soybeans, but can also be produced from other crops, waste grease and fat and cotton residues.

Solid Biomass Fuels - defined as any natural and renewable fuel source in a solid state. Most commonly solid fuel is used to generate electricity by burning biomass to create process steam. The majority of solid biomass fuel used in South Carolina is wood, but other forms of solid fuels include waste tires, municipal solid waste, agricultural residues, and construction debris.