International Conference on the Introduction of
Second generation Automotive Biofuels

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About SYNBIOS and the syngas route to automotive biofuels

Studies have shown that thermal gasification - the syngas route - is the most energy and cost-effective way of producing automotive biofuels. The process is flexible - several fuels can be produced from biomass. The most promising of these for a sustainable transport sector in the future are H2 (hydrogen), FTD (Fischer -Tropsch Diesel, also called BTL, -Biomass-To-Liquids), DME (Dimethyl ether) and methanol.

Introducing new automotive fuels on the market will be successful if it is done in a large region such as the EU. Consensus, co-operation and a common strategy is essential to reach a high level of impact for biobased fuels. The SYNBIOS conference is intended for those who are interested in creating a sustainable transport sector. Speakers and visitors will be leading scientists, researchers, engineers, politicians, and representatives from industry, governments and authorities.

The main objective of the conference is to support the introduction of bioenergy in the transportation sector:

-                According to Directive 2003/30/EC on the promotion of the use of biofuels or other                  renewable fuels for transport
-                For the security of energy supply in the European Union
-                By sharing knowledge to increase the competitiveness of European companies in the energy                  sector

 

At the first Synbios conference we learned about the potential oil-price rise as well as the efficiency advantages and resource-base for second generation biofuels. Since then the oil price has indeed doubled. Policies and industrial strategies to increase the use of biofuels have evolved. During the coming conference, the co-evolution of different policies and industrial strategies will be reviewed. Technological achievements will get attention and the potential synergies of fuel- and engine-development will be a further issue.

 

 

Welcome to join Synbios II in Stockholm this coming spring!      Tomas Kåberger, Moderator.