Expert workshop: Potential of Hydrothermal Liquefaction (HTL) routes for biofuel production

Joint HTL workshop Flyer (002)

Aim and purpose: To create a working arena for stakeholders from science and industry working on
implementation and commercialization of HTL to join forces for market penetration.
Agenda:
• Presentations on recent and current industrial developments
• Global status of HTL (preliminary title) by Douglas C. Elliott (PNNL, USA)
• Presentations from the five EU H2020 projects
• Moderated discussion including:
• Common Challenges for industrial implementation of HTL-based value chains
• Cooperation between EU projects and industry
• Markets and products (quality and certification of fuel products; utilization of by-products and residual process streams)
• Creating a platform for cooperation: Ambitions and relevant framework
Invitees:
Industrial developers of HTL, academic and industrial researchers, fuel producers and brokers, oil refiners, potential
end users (e.g. engine manufacturers, airlines), representatives of public authorities (e.g. EC) and others.