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IEA Bioenergy Task 33: Gasification of biogenic and waste feedstocks for a sustainable future (Working Period 2025 - 2027)

Thermal gasification will be crucial for the energy transition. Austria’s participation in the project strengthens the exchange of information and networking between stakeholders. This ensures that Austrian actors are regularly informed about gasification activities in other member countries. In the task workshops, they can also present their own research and industry projects and benefit from international knowledge sharing.

Short Description

In the triennium 2025-2027, the focus will be on intensive information dissemination and networking. It is crucial that policymakers, investors, project developers, operators, and the interested public are thoroughly informed about gasification technology. The objectives are not limited to the work on task projects; it is equally important to explain how the technology works, its benefits, and practical implementation options. Only through a broad understanding can the full potential of this sustainable energy source be realized.

As usual, task meetings, workshops, and webinars will be organized to facilitate active exchange between task representatives, industry, research, policy, and the general public. Additionally, the task will work on several projects:

  1. Implementation pathways for gasification: This project will be conducted in close collaboration with industry to identify obstacles to the implementation of the technology and develop practical solutions. This aims to overcome existing challenges and promote the widespread application of gasification technology.
  2. Creation of a video about the gasification principle: It is essential that the general public understands the basics of the technology and recognizes its advantages. A short, informative video will be produced that clearly explains the gasification technology and its products.
  3. Preparation of a status report on gasification in member countries: At the end of the triennium, a status report will be published summarizing the latest information on gasification technology in the member states.
  4. Updating data sheets developed in the triennium 2022-2024: In recent years, data sheets for gasification products such as SNG, hydrogen, cogeneration, biofuels, and biochemicals have been created. These data sheets will be updated throughout the triennium 2025-2027.

Together with other tasks, the following topics will be addressed in collaborative projects:

  1. Expanding the resource base for energy and material production: The goal is to identify and characterize unused residues suitable for thermochemical conversion.
  2. Production of renewable hydrogen.
  3. BECCUS (Bioenergy with Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage).

The task website and database will continue to be maintained and regularly updated by Austria.

Expected outcomes:

  • Intensive information exchange on gasification technology.
  • Publication of reports summarizing the results of task projects, inter-task projects, and collaborative initiatives.
  • An informative video on thermal gasification.
  • Updated data sheets on products and processes.
  • Regular updates to the task website and database.

Participants

Austria (leader), Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, USA

Contact Address

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences
Institute of Chemical and Energy Engineering
Dr. Jitka Hrbek
Univ. Prof. Christoph Pfeifer
Muthgasse 107/1
A-1190 Vienna
E-mail: Jitka.hrbek@boku.ac.at
E-mail: Christoph.pfeifer@boku.ac.at