FOR-BLEND Webinar: Developing a Forest-Based Fuel Blending Component
The FOR-BLEND project invites you to an online webinar introducing its latest research on converting forest-based residues into sustainable fuel blending components for future transport. The project develops and upgrades pyrolysis oil from residual lignocellulosic biomass into advanced hydrocarbon fuel components that can be blended with conventional diesel, supporting the transition towards more sustainable energy solutions.
The webinar will present the complete research pathway, from pilot-scale biofuel production and fuel-property evaluation to process simulation and optimisation. Participants will gain insight into how these complementary activities contribute to developing advanced liquid biofuels and strengthening the pathway from pyrolysis oil to practical fuel applications.
The webinar brings together the FOR-BLEND project partners to present the latest advances in developing sustainable fuel blending components from forest-based residues.
Webinar: Developing a Forest-Based Fuel Blending Component
Project: FOR-BLEND
FOR-BLEND is Co-funded by the European Union under the Interreg Aurora Programme
- Language: English
- Platform: Online; the link will be shared after registration.
- Registration and participation: Free of charge.
Webinar Agenda
10:00–10:05 | Opening and Welcome
University of Vaasa — 5 min
10:05–10:30 | Technical Presentation 1
RISE – Research Institutes of Sweden - Full-scale production of biofuel from lignocellulosic pyrolysis oil
20 min presentation + 5 min Q&A
10:30–10:55 | Technical Presentation 2
University of Vaasa - Properties of biofuel blending component with diesel
20 min presentation + 5 min Q&A
10:55–11:20 | Technical Presentation 3
Åbo Akademi University - A mechanistic framework for process optimization of biomass-to-upgraded bio oil conversion route
20 min presentation + 5 min Q&A
11:20–11:50 | Invited Plenary Presentation
Meriaura - Industry Perspectives on the FOR-BLEND Project
20 min presentation + 5 min Q&A
11:50–12:00 | Closing Remarks
Discussion on future activities and upcoming milestones — 5–10 min
Who Should Attend?
The webinar is intended for researchers, industry partners, policymakers, students, and anyone interested in sustainable biofuels and circular economy solutions.
For more information about the FOR-BLEND project, visit the project's website.