On 8 and 9 July 2025, the FUELS‑C consortium—coordinated by Leitat—gathered for its Month 12 project meeting at FACSA facilities in Castelló de la Plana. The two-day session included a thorough review of progress across all work packages, with all tasks confirmed to be on schedule and aligned with the project plan.
Project Meeting Highlights:
The first day of the meeting focused on internal project updates. Dr. Eduard Borràs, coordinator from Leitat, opened the session by highlighting the achievements made during the first year of implementation. Each partner presented the evolution of their respective tasks and results, emphasizing collaboration and technical synergy across the consortium.
FACSA, as host and one of the core project partners, showcased its role in valorising sewage sludge and other waste streams through anaerobic digestion—providing essential bio-based CO₂ and organic matter for the project’s advanced fuel production technologies.
Symposium: “Pathways to a Sustainable Energy Future”:
On July 9, the consortium hosted its first public symposium titled “Pathways to a Sustainable Energy Future: Biofuel Innovations for Low‑Carbon Transport”. The event brought together academic experts, industry leaders, and public stakeholders to discuss biofuel production, fuel cell integration, and sustainable transport systems.
A key highlight of the symposium was the expert talk by Dr. Daniele Molognoni, who shared valuable insights into cutting-edge technologies for fuel synthesis and integration into transport networks. His contribution stimulated engaging discussions on how to transition towards cleaner energy systems and the practical challenges in deploying novel fuels at scale.
In addition to Molognoni’s presentation, the symposium featured:
- Three other technical talks addressing innovations in pyrolysis, fuel cells, and renewable feedstocks.
- A roundtable discussion moderated by Leitat, with participants including Dr. Néstor Aparicio Marín (Fetech Centre), Prof. Francisco Fabregat Santiago (INAM-UJI), and Bernat Ibáñez Oliver (Port Authority of Castellón), focusing on the barriers and opportunities for the market adoption of sustainable fuels.
Looking Ahead:
As FUELS‑C moves into its second year, efforts will intensify in scaling up and validating the developed technologies. The upcoming Innovation Workshops, led by Isle Utilities, will aim to involve early adopters and policy makers in the co-design of deployment strategies—ensuring alignment with real-world needs and regulatory frameworks.
The consortium is confident that the solid progress made so far, combined with strong multi-sector collaboration, will pave the way for impactful outcomes in the field of sustainable transport fuels.
