Room: Poster Area
Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Time: 17:30 - 18:30 CEST
Session code 3AV.6
Biomass integration
Session Description
This session addresses bio-energy systems and components. Biomass integration refers to the strategic incorporation of organic materials, such as agricultural residues, forest wood, and organic waste, and technologies and processes for biomass conversion and utilisation into existing energy and industrial infrastructures.
Chair
Former Head of Unit of European Commission, Joint Research Centre, ITALY
European Commission JRC, ITALY
Presenters
LUT University, FINLAND
Session reference: 3AV.6.2
Co-utilization of Biomass in District Heating Electrification and Green Methanol Production in a Novel PtX System: A Techno-economic Optimization
Ricerca sul Sistema Energetico - RSE, ITALY
Session reference: 3AV.6.3
Development and Validation of a MILP Framework for Optimal Design and Scheduling of Biogas-based Integrated Energy Systems
University of Brasilia, BRAZIL
Session reference: 3AV.6.6
Integrating Biomethane into Natural Gas Systems in Brazil: A Bibliometric Review from Regulatory Lessons from International Gas Markets
CPERI/CERTH, GREECE
Session reference: 3AV.6.7
Techno-economic and Environmental Assessment of Community Energy Systems: Insights from the CRETE VALLEY Project
University EAFIT, COLOMBIA
Session reference: 3AV.6.8
Integrated Techno-economic and Supply Chain Optimization of BioSNG Production Applied to Colombia
AEE - Institute for Sustainable Technologies, AUSTRIA
Session reference: 3AV.6.9
Efficient Utilisation of Biomass Resources in Smart District Heating Networks Via Sector Coupling
University of Brasilia, BRAZIL
Session reference: 3AV.6.10
Energy and Environmental Simulation of Landfill Gas-Based Power Generation Systems: A Case Study from Macaúbas Landfill, Brazil
University of Brasilia, BRAZIL
Session reference: 3AV.6.11
Decentralized Biomass-to-Energy Systems in the Amazon: Linking Techno-Economic Assessment and Carbon Credit Strategies for Sustainable Value Chains
University of Calgary, CANADA
Session reference: 3AV.6.14
Bio-based Carbon Dioxide Removal in Canada
IMT Mines Albi, FRANCE
Session reference: 3AV.6.15
Assessing CO and Particle Matter (PM) Emissions and Associated Toxicity when Using Woody and Agricultural Bioresources as Fuels in a Portable Cookstove
IIT Bombay, INDIA
Session reference: 3AV.6.16
Numerical and Experimental Investigation of an Adsorption-Based Purification of Biomass-Derived Syngas for Hydrogen Production
UNIFEI/FAPEPE, BRAZIL
Session reference: 3AV.6.17
Assessment of Electricity Generation Potential from Residual Gases of Continuous Wood Carbonization Using a Techno-Economic Framework
UNIFEI / FAPEPE, BRAZIL
Session reference: 3AV.6.18
Agro-Energy Systems in Brazil: Holistic Evaluation of Energy Crops and Thermochemical Technologies
ENEA, ITALY
Session reference: 3AV.6.19
Project Start-H2: Advancing Standardization, Safety, and Analytical Protocols for Biomass-Derived HydrogenRoom: King Willem Alexander
Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Time: 13:45 - 14:45 CEST
Session code BP.2
Bioenergy integration
Session Description
This plenary session addresses the broad question of integration of technologies in bioenergy value chains with particular focus on building resilience and the expansion of bioenergy technologies internationally.
Chair
European Commission, DG RTD, BELGIUM
BTG Biomass Technology Group, THE NETHERLANDS
Speakers
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, AUSTRIA
Session reference: BP.2.1
Bioenergy System Integration for Aligning Sustainability with Resilience
SixRing, CANADA
Session reference: BP.2.2
Decision Making for Industrial Production and International Expansion
UPM, GERMANY
Session reference: BP.2.3
Implementation of UPM’s Lignocellulosic Biorefinery for the Production of Sustainable Chemicals and MaterialsRoom: Yangtze 1
Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Time: 16:15 - 17:15 CEST
Session code 3BO.12
Biomass systems integration
Session Description
These four oral research presentations explore how biomass can be 'teamed up' with other renewable technologies (like solar) or integrated into local grids to provide reliable, fossil-free energy.
Chair
Former Head of Unit of European Commission, Joint Research Centre, ITALY
University of São Paulo, BRAZIL
Speakers
AEE - Institute for Sustainable Technologies, AUSTRIA
Session reference: 3BO.12.1
Strategic Planning and Simulation of Biomass Integration into District Heating Networks - An Integrated Approach for the Fossil Phase Out in Gleisdorf, Austria
Politecnico di Milano, ITALY
Session reference: 3BO.12.2
Biogas to What? A Techno-Economic Optimization and Infrastructure Study on Future Biogas Valorisation
Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University, THE NETHERLANDS
Session reference: 3BO.12.3
EUBCE Student Awardee Presentation
Flexible Bioelectricity as Balancing Service in a 100% Renewable Electricity System - A Case Study on the Island of Sicily in 2050
MITIS, BELGIUM
Session reference: 3BO.12.4
Fit4Micro Solution for a microCHCP Hybrid Heating System Running on Biofuels
Escuela Politécnica Nacional, ECUADOR
Session reference: 3BO.12.5
CSP-Biomass Hybridisation for Dispatchable Power Generation: Thermo-economic Assessment for a Fixed Biomass Operation Strategy.Room: Yangtze 1
Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Time: 17:30 - 18:30 CEST
Session code 3BO.15
Integrated biorefineries processes
Session Description
The oral session comprises of innovations in processes that are supporting better biorefineries capable to produce at lower cost.
Chair
Natural Resources Canada, CANADA
Wageningen University, THE NETHERLANDS
Speakers
DBFZ-Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum gemeinnützige, GERMANY
Session reference: 3BO.15.1
Effects Of Hydrothermal Pre-Treatment on the Performance of a Pilot Scale Biorefinery for Renewable Methane and Value Adding By-Products
University of Galway, IRELAND
Session reference: 3BO.15.2
A Circular BioRefinery Concept: Wet Fractionated Green Forage Residues Support Early-stage Butyrate Fermentation and High Yield Biogas Production
Aarhus University, DENMARK
Session reference: 3BO.15.3
Harvest and Processing Effects on Grassland Biomass in a Demonstration-Scale Biorefinery
Cenergia Lab/COPPE/UFRJ, BRAZIL
Session reference: 3BO.15.4
Ethanol Co-processing in Fluid Catalytic Cracking units for Ethylene Production: An Opportunity for Oil Refineries in Decarbonization PathwaysRoom: Yangtze 1
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 09:00 - 10:00 CEST
Session code 3CO.3
Assessing integrated biorefineries concepts
Session Description
This oral session presents innovations in concepts of integrated biorefineries.
Chair
European Commission Directorate-General for Energy, BELGIUM
Fraunhofer UMSICHT, GERMANY
Speakers
Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum gemeinnützige, GERMANY
Session reference: 3CO.3.1
The Renewable Refinery of the future: a Life Cycle Assessment Study
Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials, BRAZIL
Session reference: 3CO.3.2
Case Studies on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Brazilian Ethanol Facilities via Biomass Gasification and Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis
Idener Research and Development A.I.E., SPAIN
Session reference: 3CO.3.3
Modelling Waste Biorefineries to Valorize Fish Industry by-products: the VALORISH Project Case
EAFIT University, COLOMBIA
Session reference: 3CO.3.4
Techno-economic and Environmental Assessment of Bio-SNG and Fossil SNG Production Plants Across Scales and Geographic ContextsRoom: Poster Area
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 11:30 - 12:45 CEST
Session code 3CV.4
Processes and concepts
Session Description
This poster session presents various innovations in processes and concepts of integrated biorefineries.
Chair
European Commission, DG RTD, BELGIUM
Natural Resources Canada, CANADA
Presenters
Federal University of Lavras, BRAZIL
Session reference: 3CV.4.2
Multi-period Optimization of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Chain from Macaúba Oil at the Regional Level
University of São Paulo, BRAZIL
Session reference: 3CV.4.3
Unlocking New Technological Routes for Ethanol Biorefineries
Gebze Technical University, TURKEY
Session reference: 3CV.4.8
Unlocking the Biotechnological Availability of Waste Sludge-Digestates via Integrated Thermochemical-Biological Biorefinery Approach
Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l'analisi dell'economia agraria, ITALY
Session reference: 3CV.4.9
Insights from a New Potential Obtainable Products from the End-Cycle of an Industrial Agroforestry-Plantation of MRF Poplar and Fiber-Sorghum
King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, THAILAND
Session reference: 3CV.4.10
Improved Biohydrogen Production and Metabolomic Shifts in Micractinium sp. KLSc62 Under Ethanol Supplementation
Universidad Nacional de Colombia, COLOMBIA
Session reference: 3CV.4.11
Roadmap Valorization of Hemp and Cannabis in an Integrated Biorefinery
University of Brasília, Center of Molecular Biology, BRAZIL
Session reference: 3CV.4.13
Utilization of Lignocellulosic Biomass for Biopigment Production through Bacterias from the Brazilian Cerrado
SINTEF Industry, NORWAY
Session reference: 3CV.4.14
Raman Spectroscopic Method for Quantification and Real-Time Monitoring of Key Compounds in the Aqueous Phase of Pyrolytic Oil
Rey Juan Carlos University, SPAIN
Session reference: 3CV.4.16
Microalgae-Based Biorefinery for High-Purity Phycoerythrin Production toward a Circular Economy
Aarhus University, DENMARK
Session reference: 3CV.4.18
Emulating a Decentralized Green Biorefinery: Liquid Fraction Storage and Biomass Type Effects on Leaf Protein Recovery
University of Ulster, UNITED KINGDOM
Session reference: 3CV.4.19
Potential of Biomass-Derived 3-Hydroxypropanoic Acid (3-HP) as a Bio-Based Chemical: A Techno-economic Assessment
Wageningen University, THE NETHERLANDS
Session reference: 3CV.4.20
IEA Task 42 Biorefining in a Circular Economy
ENEA Trisaia Research Centre, ITALY
Session reference: 3CV.4.22
Advancing the Lignocellulosic Value Chain within the PERCIVAL Project: Integrated Biorefinery Approaches for Lactic Acid and Biochar Production
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, GERMANY
Session reference: 3CV.4.23
Fermentative Valorisation of Lignocellulosic C5-Sugar Streams to Renewable Isoprene
National Technical University of Athens, GREECE
Session reference: 3CV.4.25
Integrated Hydrothermal Carbonization and Anaerobic Digestion of Agro-Industrial Wastes: Enhanced Volatile Fatty Acid Production and Analytical Benchmarking
National Technical University of Athens, GREECE
Session reference: 3CV.4.26
Solvothermal Extraction of Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidants from Spent Coffee Grounds
Tecnotex, ITALY
Session reference: 3CV.4.27
HALOphyte Biorefinery Process for Sustainable Production of TEXtiles, Composites, and High-value Biochemicals
Sungkyunkwan University, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Session reference: 3CV.4.28
Integrated Two-Step Depolymerization and Electrocatalytic Upgrading of Lignin toward High-Yield Aromatic Monomers
ENEA - Trisaia Research Center, ITALY
Session reference: 3CV.4.31
Enhancing Carbon Recovery in SCO and Biomethane Production through Sequential Fermentation and Anaerobic Digestion of Residual Streams
Italian National Agency for New Technology, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, ITALY
Session reference: 3CV.4.35
Fermentation of Enzymatic Hydrolysate from Hydro-Organo Pretreated Eucalyptus Globulus to Carotenoids and Triglycerides by the Red Yeast Rhodosporidium ToruloidesRoom: Yangtze 1
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 15:00 - 16:00 CEST
Session code 3CO.9
Resource efficient biomass use assessment approaches
Session Description
This oral session looks at methods to evaluate resource efficient applications, lands and use of biomass for energy and other non-food applications.
Chair
Wageningen Research, THE NETHERLANDS
Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, GERMANY
Speakers
Utrecht University, THE NETHERLANDS
Session reference: 3CO.9.1
The Evolving Land Requirements for Bioenergy Production in the EU
CPERI/CERTH, GREECE
Session reference: 3CO.9.2
BINTER: A Digital Platform for the Mobilisation and Valorisation of Biomass Resources
iPRACS, University of Antwerp, BELGIUM
Session reference: 3CO.9.3
Entropy Management of PLA: Novel State-based Screening Method for Decision-Support from Feedstock to End-of-life Treatment
Idener Research and Development A.I.E., SPAIN
Session reference: 3CO.9.4
Computational Approaches to Support Protein Fish By-Products Valorisation to Produce Bioactive PeptidesRoom: Poster Area
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 16:15 - 17:15 CEST
Session code 3CV.8
New uses and better valorization of different biomass sources. Market transition towards a biobased future
Session Description
This poster session has several examples of new and/or more optimal biomass valorization routes from different regions in the world. Posters will present an analysis of different market opportunities for regions, fuels, gases and materials.
Chair
Wageningen Environmental Research, THE NETHERLANDS
Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research, GERMANY
Presenters
Colombian Oil Palm Research Center, COLOMBIA
Session reference: 3CV.8.1
Efficient Valorization of Oil Palm Residual Biomass In Colombia: Opportunities and Challenges for a Sustainable and Multifunctional Bioeconomy
Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologias, PORTUGAL
Session reference: 3CV.8.2
Biomass Valorization from Heavy Metal-Contaminated Soils for Nanolignin and Nanocellulose Production
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GREECE
Session reference: 3CV.8.4
Optimization of Trichosporon oleaginosus Cultivation Paving the Way Toward a Continuous two-stage Operation for Advanced Biofuel Feedstock Production
JAMK University of Applied Sciences, FINLAND
Session reference: 3CV.8.6
The Potential and Properties of the By-Product of Grain Drying as a Recycled Material
Nuertingen-Geislingen University, GERMANY
Session reference: 3CV.8.8
Market Transition towards a Bio-based future - Peat Reduction in German Hobby Gardening - Opportunities and Challenges from a Consumer Perspective
WIP Renewable Energies, GERMANY
Session reference: 3CV.8.9
Promoting Innovation Excellence in Transformation of Coal Regions to Climate-Neutral, Thriving Economies
Portalegre Polytechnic University, PORTUGAL
Session reference: 3CV.8.11
Techno-Economic Assessment of Biomass Gasification for Hydrogen Production and natural gas grid applications
Ricerca sul Sistema Energetico - RSE, ITALY
Session reference: 3CV.8.13
Integrated Multi-Level Assessment of Biomass Valorisation and Sustainability in Sardinia
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung, gemeinnützig, GERMANY
Session reference: 3CV.8.14
A Framework for Modeling the Economic Viability of and Incentives Design for Biochar Carbon Removal with Energy Co-Production
WUR, THE NETHERLANDS
Session reference: 3CV.8.15
Biorefinery of Grape Seeds and Peels for Antioxidants and ErythritolRoom: King Willem Alexander
Date: Friday, 22 May 2026
Time: 13:45 - 14:45 CEST
Session code 3DO.7
Biomass implementation in markets
Session Description
Deployment of bioenergy and biobased materials is happening in dynamic markets. Markets influenced by international developments, and regulations and project developers have to adjust to these markets. These presentations will show the limitations and opportunities!
Chair
Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research, GERMANY
WIP Renewable Energies, GERMANY
Speakers
BTG Biomass Technology Group, THE NETHERLANDS
Session reference: 3DO.7.1
Market Dynamics and Outlook of EU Advanced Biofuels Supply and Demand
Politecnico di Torino, ITALY
Session reference: 3DO.7.2
Techno-Economic assessment of Net-Zero Methanol in the U.S.
DBFZ Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum gemeinnützige, GERMANY
Session reference: 3DO.7.3
Evaluation of Innovative Technologies Providing Biomethane - Economic Analysis of Scale Ups Plants and Market Uptake
University of Oulu, FINLAND
Session reference: 3DO.7.4
Towards Biochar Business Ecosystem - Value Creation and Road Map