The 3rd BioTheRoS workshop on advancing industrial-scale biofuels focused on innovative pathways in thermochemical conversion -mainly gasification-, emphasizing the relevance of these technologies in the transition to sustainable energy. As the demand for renewable energy sources continues to grow, understanding the latest advancements in biofuel production becomes crucial for stakeholders in the energy sector.
The workshop started with an overview and introduction of the BioTheRoS project and the need for scaling up innovative pathways in thermochemical conversion by the coordinator Dimitrios Kourkoumpas (CERTH). This was followed by presentations of the BioTheros consortium on biomass potentials for thermochemical conversion routes (Sebastian Zapata, CIRCE), advanced biofuels from fast pyrolysis bio-oil (Evert Leijenhorst, BTG) and the presentation of the Syngas Platform Vienna from Gerald Weber (BEST).
After a short break external experts continued the series of presentations with insights into international network activities and industrial applications. Jitka Hrbek (BOKU) as Taskleader in IEA Bioenergy Task 33 highlighted international trends in gasification. The Austrian project Advanced Bioenergy Lab and barriers in gasification were presented by Richard Zweiler (GET). Christoph Ponak (Wien Energie) showed the need for platform technologies in industrial-scale applications. Projects on SAF research in IEA Advanced Motor Fuels were presented by Doris Matschegg (BEST). The last presenter Christian Aichernig (REPOTEC) talked about Biomass Gasification and Fischer-Tropsch-Synthesis for the Production of SAF. The workshop ended with an engaging discussion and round table among the experts and attendees.
The presentations are available for download:
Introduction - BioTheRoS Overview
BioTheRoS pyrolysis technology
BioTheRoS gasification technology
International trends in gasification
Advanced Bioenergy Lab Zeltweg
The need for platform technologies
