Quantitative analysis of potential power production and environmental benefits of Biomass Integrated Gasification Combined Cycles in the European Union

► Quantitative analysis of Biomass Integrated Gasification Combined Cycles is done. ► Benefits in terms of power supply and CO2 emission avoidance are accounted. ► Different biomass substrates, land productivity and land use scenarios are treated. ► The overall potential for the European Union countries is estimated. ► Viability of BioIGCC is found under most circumstances.