Researchers are encouraged to present their cutting-edge technologies at the 2025 CO2-Based Fuels and Chemicals Conference.
Hürth, 18 November 2024: At the CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2025, innovators in the field of Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) will have the chance to present their most recent developments, technologies, and products. The occasion honors CCU pioneers who can convert CO₂ from a greenhouse gas into a useful fuel for a range of industries. CO₂ capture and utilization is opening the door for creative solutions that support a circular carbon economy, with applications ranging from CO2 capture technologies to products like polymers, sustainable building materials, textiles, and advanced synthetic fuels, as well as food supplements or even cosmetics and personal care items.
The “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2025” innovation award recognises cutting-edge goods and technology that emphasise the useful and significant application of CO₂. Attendees may anticipate knowledgeable talks, lively debates, and chances to network with other creatives dedicated to developing CCU innovations. One of the attractions of the CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference, which is being held online and in Cologne, Germany from April 29–30, 2025, is the innovation prize, which is sponsored by Yncoris and co-organized by CO2 Value Europe. An expert jury will choose six nominees in advance, and the audience will choose the winners on April 29, 2025, during the award ceremony. Applications must be submitted by February 7, 2025.
Innovations can be submitted via https://co2-chemistry.eu/award-application/.
Abstracts can still be submitted until 22 November 2024 via https://co2-chemistry.eu/call-for-abstracts/. Registration and further information on the conference are available at https://co2-chemistry.eu.
Growing importance of CCU in global policy
Along with the use of biomass and recycling, carbon capture and utilization, or CCU, has emerged as a crucial element of the sustainable carbon economy. CCU technologies are contributing to the establishment of CO₂ as a sustainable carbon feedstock, underscoring the need for investment and innovation in this area. The technology now has a capacity of more than 1.5 million tonnes for CO₂-based goods, and demand for it is continuously increasing. The importance of CCU in combating climate change has been further highlighted by recent policy changes.
According to the ReFuelEU Aviation proposal in the European Union, the percentage of synthetic aviation fuels must rise from 0.7% in 2030 to 28% by 2050. The same is true of the US
By offering tax credits of $60 per tonne of CO₂ used, the Inflation Reduction Act encourages research and development of CCU technology. In the meantime, Japan is also reaffirming its commitment with large projects that seek to absorb and store roughly 13 million tons of CO₂ annually by 2030. These initiatives demonstrate the growing awareness of CCU’s capacity to mitigate climate change and advance sustainable industrial practices.
Program, exhibition and sponsoring opportunities
High-profile speakers will cover CCU hot topics in the following sessions at next year’s conference: Innovation, Strategy and Policy, Carbon Capture, Green Hydrogen Production, Biogenic CO2 Sources, Power-to-X and Power-to-Fuels, CO2-to-Polymers and Materials, and CO2-to Chemicals and Minerals.
There will be a trade show in addition to the conference. The cost of a 6 m2 booth is €3,000 (VAT excluded). Individual arrangements and reservations can be arranged through www.co2-chemistry.eu/exhibition booking.
There are numerous sponsorship options available to provide participating businesses the most exposure and influence possible at the conference. Additional details can be found at https://co2-chemistry.eu/sponsoring/.
