The Disposal Collection Market (DCM) Platform will facilitate the trading of biomass and waste fractions between suppliers (sellers) and buyers. The platform will streamline the data exchange, tracking, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission calculations associated with biomass trading, and it will provide a structured and transparent marketplace for stakeholders involved in this sector.
This helps suppliers/operators of the new technologies being developed for alternative fuel production in different categories getting the waste/by-product feedstock they need. This way closed loop operations on handling waste will need to adjust themselves in order to get the optimum use of waste and by-products instead of being in the same position where new developments haven’t occurred in line with the current climate transition goals.
System Objectives:
- Supplier and Buyer Interaction: The platform will enable suppliers to list available waste or byproduct fractions (referred to as “final dispositions”), while buyers can view, bid on, or reserve these listed fractions. All transactions will be logged and managed by the system.
- GHG Emission Calculation: An essential feature of the platform is the ability to calculate and display the GHG emissions associated with transporting biomass fractions. GHG values are calculated based on transport methods (either by truck or ship) and the distance between the supplier and buyer. These values are then provided as an indication, although not precise, due to varying transportation methods and fuel types.
- Inventory and Transaction Management: The platform will maintain a real-time inventory of available fractions. As buyers reserve or purchase biomass, the system will automatically update the available quantities and remove fractions from the list once fully sold. It will also generate standard trade documents for EU countries to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Metadata and Document Generation: The platform will house critical metadata for ports, suppliers, and buyers, which includes names, addresses, geo-coordinates, and transportation preferences. Upon successful transactions, the system will generate trace documents and Proof of Sustainability (POS) certificates that record the trade and GHG data for buyers and sellers.
Key Features:
- Standalone Architecture: The platform is designed to operate independently from existing systems, though it can connect to external services.
- Port and Supplier Data Management: Each port and supplier on the platform will have associated master data, including name, address, coordinates, preferred transport options, and available fractions. This data will help buyers and suppliers track and manage their trades more efficiently.
- GHG Value Input and Calculation: Suppliers will manually input GHG values when listing fractions for sale, which will then be calculated and adjusted based on the buyer’s location and transportation method. This feature ensures that GHG emissions are transparent and visible during trade.
- Trade Automation: Once a trade is finalized, the system will automatically generate trade documentation to ensure compliance with EU regulatory standards. These documents include trace records that track the biomass from the supplier to the buyer.
Administrative Control and User Management:
- Admin Master: A system administrator will have the authority to create new ports, manage user roles, define available fractions, and oversee all platform transactions. Admins will also have full access to the data associated with trades and can manage transporters and third-party integrations.
- Supplier and Buyer Portals: Suppliers will be able to create listings with specific details (e.g., quantity, port, transportation type), and buyers can bid or reserve fractions directly from the platform. The system will also allow buyers to sort and filter available listings to find fractions that best meet their needs.
Technical Specifications:
- Development: The system may either be built from scratch or by adapting the current DCC solution. This flexibility will allow the reuse of existing features where applicable, but the overall platform will remain independent for maximum scalability and adaptability.
- Integration: AAE and Firebase/Google maps will be utilized for distance calculations and possible data synchronization with external systems.
- Compliance: The platform will generate trace documents (EU standard) and POS certificates for transport to ensure that all biomass transactions are compliant with international and regional sustainability standards.