Imagine turning forest waste and agricultural leftovers into a liquid that acts just like crude oil. This process cleans up the messy bio-oil and captures the smoke to make green methanol. It allows traditional refineries to swap out fossil fuels for plant-based versions without rebuilding their entire factory.
Oil refineries face immense pressure to decarbonize but cannot easily replace their massive existing infrastructure. Current bio-fuels often require separate, dedicated plants rather than fitting into existing refinery streams.
An industrial-scale process that converts biomass into stabilized bio-oil and green methanol. This includes a novel catalytic system for hydroprocessing and a biochemical carbon capture unit.
If you are a refinery operator dealing with high carbon emissions from fossil hydrocarbons — this project developed bio-based intermediates that can be directly fed into your existing plants. This enables the direct decarbonization of your refining sector without replacing core infrastructure.
If you are a fuel producer dealing with strict EU renewable mandates — this project developed a value chain for carbon-neutral jet-fuel. It aims to help satisfy 5% of the EU renewable aviation fuel demand by 2035.
If you are a fuel supplier dealing with the need for low-carbon shipping options — this project developed hybrid marine fuels from lignocellulosic biomass. The technology may satisfy over 55% of the EU renewable marine fuel demand by 2035.
Based on available project data, the project aims to produce 'cost-competitive' bio-based intermediates, though specific price points are not provided.
The project is upscaling the technology to an industrial relevant scale to demonstrate a complete sustainable value chain.
Based on available project data, there is no specific information regarding IP or licensing terms in the project description.
The bio-intermediates are designed to directly substitute fossil hydrocarbons, allowing them to be co-fed into conventional refinery plants.
The project runs from 2024 to 2028, with targets to meet specific EU fuel demands by 2035.
The consortium is well-balanced for industrial transition, consisting of 14 partners across 10 countries. With a 29% industry ratio (4 industrial partners and 3 SMEs), the project combines strong academic research (8 university/research entities) with practical commercial application, ensuring the transition from lab to refinery.
Contact the National Centre for Research and Technological Development (REC) in Greece.
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