The Net-Fuels project partners met on November 13–14, 2024 in Graz (Austria) to assess progress in the production of carbon-negative biofuels from biogenic waste.
During the first day, partners addressed technical and strategic progress in thermochemical conversion, bioelectrochemical methanation, sustainability assessment, and industrial scalability strategies. Key achievements included the launch of field trials for biochar application and the completion of optimization in bioelectrochemical methane production, paving the way for pilot testing with real gas effluents.
On the second day, the second Stakeholders Workshop was held, where experts shared insights on biomass conversion technologies, hydrogen separation from syngas, CO₂ capture, and the integration of advanced biofuels into the steel industry. These discussions reinforced Net-Fuels’ commitment to developing sustainable solutions and innovative pathways to reduce the carbon footprint.
Leitat had the opportunity to present its progress during the meeting. Simone Colantoni shared the latest results of the lab-scale Bioelectrochemical Methanation (BEM) Unit, detailing the next steps for the construction and validation of a pilot capable of removing 50 L/day of CO₂ from real gas effluents. Maria Vega, meanwhile, shared information about the upcoming deliverable, “Report on the construction, performance, and optimization of BEM reactors,” which will be publicly available soon.
During the Stakeholders Workshop, Simone Colantoni highlighted the potential of BEM technology, presenting case studies and results from various Leitat projects. In addition, Eduard Borràs, Area Manager at Leitat, introduced the new European project Fuels-C, an EU-funded initiative bringing together 10 European partners to drive a more sustainable future.
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