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📢 We are very pleased to share the first press release of SEAFAIRER project! 🛳️ 🌿 The objective of SEAFAIRER is to demonstrate the production of improved intermediate #biofuels, targeting the #decarbonisation of maritime shipping, using an innovative thermochemical conversion process, developed and patented by the Fraunhofer UMSICHT. 💡 ETA-Florence will be in charge of managing the dissemination and communication activities of this project and we are really proud and delighted to be part of such an innovative project aimed at enabling the decarbonisation of the maritime shipping sector. Learn more by reading the press release below 👇

🎉 We are thrilled to announce the official publication of the first press release for the SEAFAIRER project!   ♻️ By converting selected biomass feedstocks from Germany, Spain and Mexico into biochar, advanced biofuel and synthesis gas, SEAFAIRER will pave the way for a cleaner and greener future for maritime transport, revolutionizing the biofuel sector with a decentralized, energy-efficient and modular process. 📢 Read the full press release to discover more and follow us to stay updated on the project's developments! Coordinator: DTU - Technical University of Denmark Partners: UABio | FVTR GmbH | Fraunhofer UMSICHT | Fundación Valenciaport | KPMG | Galp | TERGY SAGAVA | ETA Florence Renewable Energies | Centro Mario Molina CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency #SEAFAIRER #decarbonization #biofuel

We're excited to share a groundbreaking development in renewable fuels! Researchers from RWTH Aachen University, the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion, and ETH Zürich, including Walter Leitner and André Bardow, have developed HyFiT, a new synthetic fuel. 🚀🔋 HyFiT fuels can be used directly in today's engines, significantly reducing particulate matter and nitrogen oxides emissions. Produced from renewable resources like green electricity, water, biomass, and CO₂, these fuels close the carbon cycle and utilize existing industrial infrastructure. Our study shows HyFiT fuels have a superior environmental profile, outperforming even battery-based technologies, especially over long distances. This innovation marks a significant step toward sustainable, carbon-neutral transportation. Read more about the peer-reviewed research in the international journal Nature: https://lnkd.in/e4TmZA7e Pictures: FSC #RenewableEnergy #SustainableTransport #ClimateAction #fuelscience #fuelsciencecenter #fsc #sustainability #propulsionsystems #innovation

We join forces to promote the role of biomethane in industrial decarbonisation! 🌱⚡ We have participated in the VIII National Congress of Renewable Energies, where the important role that biomethane will play in industrial decarbonisation has been revealed. Our general director of Ence Biogas, Oscar Maciñeiras, has highlighted as main points of his speech that: - Spain stands out for its high potential in the production of biomethane. 🇪🇸🌍 - Biomethane is a commitment to manageable renewable energies. ♻️💡 - This renewable gas promotes the circular economy and the connection and structuring of rural territories. 🌾🏘️ - We will bring great differential value to biomethane projects, thanks to Ence's great industrial track record and its great commitment to sustainability. #EnceBiogas #Decarbonization #CircularEconomy #Rural

🌟 FlexSNG concludes with groundbreaking results for clean energy! 🌟 🚀We are excited to announce the release of the final press release for the FlexSNG project, marking the completion of an ambitious journey that began in June 2021. Find out the project’s key achievements and the breakthrough gasification technology that converts biomass and waste into biomethane, biochar and renewable heat. FlexSNG’s contributions play a significant role in the global transition to sustainable energy systems and the circular economy. 📄 Key Highlights include: -Successful validation of a novel gasification process for diverse feedstocks. -Advances in biochar production for carbon sequestration and soil fertility. -Techno-economic feasibility of the process in both Europe and Canada. -Insights into how these technologies can drive decarbonization and support sustainable energy systems. The project’s results underline its contribution to decarbonization and the transition to resilient, sustainable energy systems. 📄 Read more in the Final Press Release below. 🎥 Watch the event video here: https://lnkd.in/ddVP2ip2 🌍 A heartfelt thank you to our partners, supporters and participants for making this remarkable journey possible. Together, we’re building a cleaner energy future! #FlexSNG #RenewableEnergy #Biochar #Biomethane #SustainableEnergy #Gasification #CleanEnergy #EnergyInnovation #CircularEconomy #GreenTechnology #EUProjects #Bioenergy #energy #climatechange #europe #sustainable #change #biogas #futureofenergy #research #creative #technology #valuechain #testing #university #project #paper #pulpandpaperindustry Project Partners: VTT, DTU - Technical University of Denmark, Skogforsk, Sumitomo SHI FW, Wood, EIFER - European Institute for Energy Research, ETA Florence Renewable Energies, Creative Optimization, Johnson Matthey, Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH), Polytechnique Montréal, Université Laval

We were very pleased to join Remco de Boer on Studio Energie to explore the future of renewable gas with EBA CEO Harmen Dekker. The conversation unpacked the potential of biomethane and how it can transform Europe's energy landscape. 🎧 In this episode, you will discover: 🍃 A circular climate solution: The impact of biogases goes far beyond energy production, as they provide solutions to significant societal challenges. They support grid stability, provide affordable and sustainable energy, organic fertilisers and offer effective waste management solutions. 💡 A strong European industrial base: The offsetting of fossil energy with biogases stimulates leadership in clean technologies and the creation of green jobs, boosting the development of a European bioeconomy. 💶 Economic advantages: Biomethane is the most scalable and affordable renewable gas available today. Every euro invested in biogases will provide a 50% return that will stay within the European bioeconomy. 📈 Growth potential: Today, biogases provide 22 bcm of renewable gas to Europe. By 2040, this could reach 101 bcm, meeting over 80% of the EU's gas demand. “The industry needs molecules. As industry needs to decarbonise but needs to stay competitive at the same time, biomethane is seen as a short- and long-term solution.”, said Harmen Dekker. 📌 Harmen Dekker also called for bold actions to accelerate the sector’s growth: 1) Recognising the multiple economic and environmental benefits of biogases for the EU economy.   2) Setting ambitious EU and national targets to ensure rapid uptake. 3) Implementing fast-track permitting in designated renewable acceleration areas across Europe. 4) Harmonising cross-border trading to establish a true EU-wide market. 🎙️ Catch the full conversation now! https://lnkd.in/d58HPN_J #biogas #biomethane #sustainable #renewableenergy

🌱 Innovative membrane processes for the reduction of fossil fuels in bioethanol production As part of the #MemFermOL project, we are working with our partners to significantly reduce energy consumption in the production of bioethanol. The conventional bioethanol production process is very energy-intensive, as it is based on thermally driven distillation processes that currently mainly use fossil fuels such as natural gas. 📌 The aim of the project is to replace these energy-intensive distillation steps with innovative membrane processes. This technology makes it possible to save up to 80 % of the energy required and thus drastically improve the energy balance of bioethanol production. At a time when the reduction of CO2 emissions and independence from fossil fuels are more important than ever, the MemFermOL project is making a decisive contribution to a sustainable energy future. Together, we are working to make the production of biofuels more efficient and environmentally friendly. To achieve our goals, we have joined forces with Nordbrand GmbH and Fraunhofer IKTS in the MemFermOL project, using their specialist knowledge and expertise to establish a membrane-based, energy-saving process chain for the production of technical bioethanol from renewable raw materials. 🤝 The project, which was funded by the State of Thuringia, was co-financed by the European Union as part of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).   #Sustainability #Bioethanol #Energytransition #Innovation #Membrane technology #CO2reduction #MemFermOL    

One of the three pillars of the GreenMeUp Project, is societal awareness. It is a fundamental part of the project to raise awareness of the benefits that biomethane can provide in terms sustainability, being a renewable resource. This is why, the GreenMeUp Project is starting a series of factsheets to inform about the results of the project obtained along its lifetime until now, but starting from the basics: "What is biomethane and how it is used". 👇 More details at the link below, download the factheet!👇 https://lnkd.in/deDscudV 🌐 Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/dXj9tYTX Centre for Renewable Energy Sources and Saving (CRES) | European Biogas Association | DBFZ Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum gemeinnützige GmbH | BIOGEST | ETA-Florence Renewable Energies | CIB - Consorzio Italiano Biogas | Central European Initiative - CEI | RE-CORD | Polska Izba Gospodarcza Energetyki Odnawialnej i Rozproszonej | CZ Biom | AEBIG - Asociación Española de Biogás | Kyriakos Maniatis | #EstonianBiogasAssociation(EstBA) | #LatvianBiogasAssociation(LBA) CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

🎥 We are thrilled to announce "Bioenergy Horizons", a digital documentary series that will be launched by the World Bioenergy Association in collaboration with BlackRook Media. This series will spotlight the transformative work of the bioenergy community worldwide, showcasing innovation, sustainability, and the vital role of bioenergy in mitigating climate change. 🔎 What to Expect:  - Explore how bioenergy is set to become the second largest source of energy by 2050 - Celebrate the achievements of pioneering companies in liquid biofuels, biogas, and solid biomass  - Examine sustainability challenges and rural development opportunities  - Highlight bioenergy’s role in enhancing energy security  - Foster global knowledge-sharing and technology transfer 📢 Launch and Distribution The series will premiere at the UNFCCC COP30 conference in Belem, Brazil (November 2025) and will feature an extensive global distribution campaign across social and traditional media. 📩 Interested in participating? Reach out to Adam Harrod at adam.harrod@blackrookmedia.com to learn how you can contribute to this exciting initiative! 🌱 Let’s showcase the power of bioenergy and its critical role in building a sustainable future. Visit https://lnkd.in/dQRsXJyQ for more information. #BioenergyHorizons #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Innovation #Bioenergy #NetZero #RenewableEnergy