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Summer greeting from the management team |
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Dear Bio4Fuel partners,
We now head into the last summer of Bio4Fuels operations with our main priority focusing on highlighting the role of sustainable drop-in fuels for key parts of the transport sector. In this final phase, we have prioritized organising and coordinating webinars, conferences and workshops on aspects of the value chain where there is greatest uncertainty or lack of knowledge, in particular in relation to access to renewable feedstocks for large scale production.
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We are also continuing to take a strategic role as part of the extensive international network that has been established by Bio4Fuels, including the IEA Bioenergy and links to Brazil through the November Conference.
In the current period we are now in, where Climate action has lost its place as a primary issue for all of us, arenas such as Bio4Fuels are of even greater importance in maintaining momentum in terms of R&D and Innovation.
On behalf of the Bio4Fuels management, we wish you all a great summer!
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SFI SusFuels – Sustainable fuels production for Aviation and Marine transport
An application for a new Centre for Research Based innovation was successfully delivered within the deadline.
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The focus is towards the hard to electrify aviation and marine sectors, looking to address the barriers for scale up.
Feedback from the application will be received in December.
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The path to sustainable Norwegian fuel for aviation and shipping |
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Bio4Fuels are organising a panel discussion at Arendalsuka 12 August.
Arendalsuka is the largest political gathering in Norway held annually since 2012. The event’s mission is clear: strengthen the belief in political empowerment and democracy through open debate and involvement. |
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Confirmed participants will be Duncan Akporiaye and Judit Sandquist from Bio4Fuels, Martine Mørk, ZERO, Erik Lahnstein, NHO Luftfart, Synne Enstrøm, Forsvarsmateriell Luftkapasiteter, Joakim Sværen, Silva Green Fuel, and Tom Johnsen, Norges Rederiforbund. |
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IEA Task 39: Biofuels to decarbonize transport
As members of Task 39 on behalf of Norway, Bio4Fuels will be hosting the visit of members to a physical business meeting in Oslo, during the weeklong session of IEA Bioenergy in November
This session formalises the start of the new triennium program, during which Task 39 coordinates a number of project monitoring and coordinating activities related to deployment of biofuels.
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November Conference 2025
After the inaugural session last year, Bio4Fuels will be contributing to organising a dedicated Bioenergy session in this year’s November Conference. This conference is organised by Innovation Norway and aims to bring together researchers, industry professionals and government representatives from Brazil and Norway within a range of energy transition-related topics
For those interested in attending or contributing, please contact Haldis Watson or Duncan Akporiaye.
3 - 5 November 2025
Location: Windsor Florida Hotel,Rio de Janeiro
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SP3 Biochemical Processes
Congratulations, doctor! |
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Cristian Bolaño Losada successfully defended his PhD 25 April. Dr. Losada has been working on his academic thesis:
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Photo: Dana Byrtusova
"Exploring lignocellulose-based fermentation for sustainable co-production of lipids and other valuable chemicals by Mucoromycota fungi."
as a part of Bio4Fuels work package 3.3 "Fermentation" with his supervisor Prof. Volha Shapava at Norwegian University of Life Sciences, NMBU. |
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New study: Funding energy research is profitable for Norway |
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FME Bio4Fuels has participated in a study funded by the Norwegian Research Council and commissioned by the Ministry of Energy. |
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Foto: Stine Grimsrud / Energidepartementet
The study “Effects of Energy Research” evaluated the research activities within hydroelectrical, wind, solar and bioenergy production technologies. It also looked at energy use in buildings, energy efficiency in industry, zero emissions and energy systems, which were thematic areas of the eight FMEs that finalized by the end of 2024.
In total 60 research cases were reviewed, and their impact on seven environmental and socio-economical areas such as reduction on climate gasses and negative environmental impacts where presented.
FME Bio4fuels contributed with 5 cases: Bioresource access, biogas value-chain, biofuels from waste, process for biooil production, and hydrothermal liquefaction.
Happily, and as expected, the main conclusion of the report indicates that the realised potential and positive socio-economic effects of energy research within these FMEs has by large higher returns than investment, where the most valuable impacts were in increased renewable energy production, energy efficiency, and reduced climate gasses.
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Celebrating Impact: Bio4Fuels at the FME Closing Ceremony
19 June, Bio4Fuels joined fellow research centres at the Research Council of Norway to mark the conclusion of the FME programme. The event spotlighted the lasting impact of these centres, with Bio4Fuels showcasing its contributions to sustainable fuel innovation. |
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SAF Conference Highlights from Oslo
20 May, Avinor hosted a conference in Oslo, bringing together key Norwegian stakeholders to discuss the role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in reducing emissions from civil and military aviation. With updates on EU regulations, national strategies, and industry initiatives, including Bio4Fuels partner Silva Green Fuel, the event underscored the urgency and opportunity in scaling up SAF production in Norway.
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Mapping available domestic, sustainable Norwegian biomass for energy production
Commissioned by Enova, Stakeholder has together with SINTEF and NMBU produced a three-volume report about biomass availability in Norway. The report will be published in the near future. The main findings were presented at the Bio4Fuels webinar on June 13, 2025.
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SSFE2025 - Understanding the Balance Between Climate Actions and Biodiversity
In late May, around 75 Nordic researchers gathered for the biennial Scandinavian Society of Forest Economics (SSFE) meeting, chaired by NMBU's Per Kr. Rørstad. |
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A highlight was a visit to Silva Green Fuel’s demonstration plant at Tofte, where participants were impressed by the company's innovative efforts and commitment to overcoming technical challenges. |
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