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
Recent biorefinery developments in the US
An announcement came from the Department of Energy (DOE) in the US on the 26th of January regarding Energy Awards of $118 Million in support of domestic biofuel production. This includes 17 projects to accelerate the production of sustainable biofuels several of them...
Biorefineries in Ireland
As part of the Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2022 (17th to 21st October) Teagasc, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM), Munster Technological University, BiOrbic, the Marine Institute, and the Irish Bioeconomy Foundation has presented...
Recent Events
29 Nov – 9 Dec 2021: IEA Bioenergy Triannual Online Conference 2021
This event features a series of online sessions spread over two weeks. The central theme is the role of biomass in the transition towards a carbon neutral society. A special session on Industrial symbiosis and biorefineries in a circular economy will be organized on...
IETS-IEA Workshop Series: Future Scenarios and Strategic Decision-Making for Industry Transformation: Powered by Systems Engineering
Day 1 – April 15, 2021 | Day 2 – May 6, 2021 Both workshop days will be held from 1:30 PM-5:00 PM CET = 7:30 AM-11:00 AM EST The main aims of this two-day workshop are to highlight international strategies for deep decarbonization and scaling-up the sustainable...
Latest Publications and Reports
Netherlands Task 42 Update April 2023
Netherlands Task 42 Update April 2023 Annevelink – 2023 – Netherlands Task 42 Update April 2023
New factsheets published on Gasification based biorefineries
Four new factsheets are now available based on the recently published report ‘Technical, Economic and Environmental (TEE) Assessment of Integrated Biorefineries – Gasification based biorefinery case studies’: 3-platform (biocrude, synthesis gas, electricity &...
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