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
Mission Innovation launches Integrated Biorefineries Mission in New Delhi
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Indian Minister of Science, Technology and Earth Sciences, and Rob Jetten, Dutch Minister for Climate and Energy Policy, have today announced the launch of the Integrated Biorefineries Mission with the goal of replacing 10% of fossil-based fuels,...
Task 42 Biorefinery Atlas Portal officially launched at the IEA Bioenergy Conference 2021
On the 6th of December the Task 42 Biorefinery Atlas Portal was officially launched at the ‘Industrial symbiosis and biorefineries in a circular economy’ session of the IEA Bioenergy Conference 2021. The Task 42 Biorefinery Atlas Portal gives an overview of the...
Recent Events
Brightlands Masterclass by Marijn Rijkers: Transition to circular chemicals and materials
We need to stop global warming by realizing a fully circular economy. The first steps are being taken by entrepreneurs. The Chemelot Institute for Science and Technology (InSciTe) helps them with providing knowledge and piloting assets. What can sites like Chemelot do...
Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference 2020 (NWBC 2020)
The Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference (NWBC) is an international event where research and industry meet to discuss recent wood-based biorefinery developments. The 9th NWBC, 24-26 March 2020 in Stockholm, will present the latest ideas and developments in biorefinery...
Latest Publications and Reports
Netherlands Task 42 Update November 2022
Netherlands Task 42 Update November 2022 Annevelink - 2022 - Netherlands Task 42 Update November 2022
Italy country report November 2022
Italy country report November 2022 Pierro et al - 2022 - Italy country report November 2022
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