Task 42 provides an international platform for collaboration and information exchange between industry, SMEs, GOs, NGOs, RTOs and universities concerning biorefinery research, development, demonstration and policy analysis. This includes the development of networks, dissemination of information, and provision of science-based technology analysis, as well as support and advice to policy makers, involvement of industry, and encouragement of membership by countries with a strong biorefinery infrastructure and appropriate policies. Gaps and barriers to deployment will be addressed to successfully promote sustainable biorefinery systems market implementation.
News and Highlights
Task 42 visits NREL
The 46th Task 42 Progress Meeting was recently held in the US at the facilities of NREL in Golden from 6-8 November 2023. The third day of the meeting consisted of a short introduction on Task 42: Task 42 Biorefining in a circular economy – Overview - Bert Annevelink...
Presentations available of Mission Innovation Webinar on Biorefineries efficiency improvement
On the 13th of July 2023 Natural Resources Canada hosted a webinar on Biorefineries efficiency improvement. Following the publication of the Mission Innovation’s roadmap, Natural Resources Canada, in collaboration with representatives of other member countries, the...
Recent Events
Webinar: Mission Innovation: Integrated Biorefineries programme
Please register: here and forward this message in your network. Mission Integrated Biorefineries aims at accelerating the development and deployment of integrated biorefineries for both biofuels and biochemicals. Our next workshop, organised by our partner from the...
IFIB – International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy
The International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy will be held in the stunning Italian city from September 28 to September 29. The registration is open. More information can be found here.
Latest Publications and Reports
USA country report 2023
USA country report 2023 Natelson et al - 2023 - IEA USA country report
Netherlands Task 42 Update November 2023
Netherlands Task 42 Update November 2023 Annevelink et al - 2023 - NetherlandsTask 42 Update November 2023
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