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
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...
Recording available of Mission Innovation Integrated Biorefineries Webinar
In 2022, the Integrated Biorefineries Mission presented its roadmap, which defined key actions such as organizing workshops and webinars on the topic of integrated biorefineries. The inaugural webinar, held on 1 June 2023, was hosted by the Dutch Ministry of Economic...
Recent Events
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.
Italian Bioeconomy Day 2023
The fifth edition of the National Bioeconomy Day is celebrated on Thursday 25 May 2023. The Bioeconomy Day involves the organization of numerous events, initiatives and on-site and online demonstrations throughout the national territory, an important opportunity to...
Latest Publications and Reports
Ireland country report July 2023
Ireland country report July 2023 Syron et al - 2023 - IEA 42 Ireland country
Germany country report 2023
Germany country report 2023 Stichnothe - 2023 - IEA Task 42 Germany country report
The IEA Bioenergy Technology Collaboration Programme (TCP) is organised under the auspices of the International Energy Agency (IEA) but is functionally and legally autonomous. Views, findings and publications of the IEA Bioenergy TCP do not necessarily represent the views or policies of the IEA Secretariat or its individual member countries.
