Highlights from the 2025 IEA Bioenergy Task 34 Workshop in Canada
The 2025 IEA Bioenergy Task 34 workshop took place on May 8 in Ottawa as part of the annual Task meeting hosted by CanmetENERGY, Natural Resources Canada. The event focused on Direct Thermochemical Liquefaction (DTL) of biomass and brought together stakeholders from industry, government, and research institutions. A total of 12 presentations were given, followed by a site visit to NRC’s HTL pilot facilities. The workshop highlighted current Canadian initiatives and technologies in biomass liquefaction, addressing both fast pyrolysis and hydrothermal liquefaction approaches. It provided valuable insights into the potential of low-carbon fuels and biochar, as well as the scaling of DTL technologies. Discussions emphasized the importance of innovation, technology development, and deployment. The event also served as a networking hub for Canadian and international experts.
A detailed overview of the presentations can be found in the table below.