Topic 5: Development of digital systems for value chain optimisation – from raw material source to finished fuel – in line with EU regulations

Technology / R&D needs

• Gasification technology adapted to varied biological feedstock (forestry, timber industry, sawmills, agricultural waste, and potentially sludge from fish farming and other marine residues)

• Hydrogen boosting via electrolysis or other hydrogen sources – integration of variable renewable power for flexible production and grid balancing

• Digital solutions for life cycle documentation, CO₂ accounting and feedstock traceability (blockchain or equivalent)

• Process optimisation for bio-DME and SAF intermediate as parallel product streams

• Collaboration and coordination on European certification regimes and regulatory requirements for green fuels (RED III, FuelEU Maritime, ReFuelEU Aviation)

Role in the project

Primary: Innovator, industrial developer and fuel producer driving technology and value chain development

• Secondary: Test case and demonstration plant for European stakeholders seeking to observe circular biomass utilisation and hydrogen boosting at full scale

• Possible: Knowledge disseminator for other bio-e-methanol initiatives in Europe wishing to replicate the model

Relevant partners and regions

Partners of interest

• Feedstock suppliers: forestry operators, sawmills and timber industry, agriculture – as well as aquaculture that can supply biological sludge or other marine industries delivering marine residues

• Technology partners: gasification technology providers and electrolyser manufacturers – preferably from Sweden (the RISE/LTU environment that Glocal Green already collaborates with) or Austria

• Market partners: shipping companies, airlines and heavy transport operators seeking certified green fuel – particularly in regions with a strong maritime sector

• R&D environments: universities and institutes specialising in bioenergy, gasification and green fuels