Imagine turning farm waste like rice husks and agave scraps into a high-energy oil using small, local processing units. This oil can be mixed directly into ship fuel or refined further to replace diesel entirely. It also creates a charcoal-like byproduct that locks carbon in the ground, helping ships meet strict pollution laws.
Maritime shipping faces strict GHG reduction targets under FuelEU Maritime but lacks scalable, drop-in fuel alternatives that don't cause indirect land use change.
A decentralized vertical intermediate pyrolysis-based reactor (VINTER) and two processing pathways to create B10-B100 marine biofuels.
If you are a fleet operator dealing with FuelEU Maritime regulations — this project developed a drop-in biofuel that can be blended from B10 to B100. This allows you to reduce greenhouse gas emissions without replacing your existing engines.
If you are a refinery dealing with the transition to green energy — this project developed an intermediate biofuel with an energy density of 32 to 36 MJ/kg. You can use your existing infrastructure to upgrade this raw oil into high-quality Marine Diesel Oil.
If you are a waste processor dealing with large volumes of rice husk or agave bagasse — this project developed VINTER units to convert waste into biochar and oil. This turns a waste disposal problem into a revenue stream for carbon sinks and fuels.
The project aims to demonstrate the technology at TRL 7, using decentralized VINTER units to process three specific feedstocks from Spain, Germany, and Mexico.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost-per-liter is not provided, though it targets compatibility with VLSFO and MDO standards.
Based on available project data, the specific licensing terms are not listed, but the project involves 5 industry partners and 3 SMEs who may hold the commercial rights.
The technology is specifically designed to help the maritime sector meet decarbonization targets set by FuelEU Maritime.
It is a 'drop-in' fuel, meaning it can be used in blends from B10 to B100 and meets ISO 8217:2017 quality thresholds for marine fuels.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward commercialization, with a 50% industry ratio (5 industry partners, including 3 SMEs). The collaboration spans 7 countries, combining academic leadership from DTU with practical industrial application, suggesting a strong push toward market entry rather than pure research.
Contact Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) regarding the VINTER reactor deployment.
Contact us to identify potential licensing partners among the 5 industrial members.
