Highlights from the 2024 IEA Bioenergy Task 34 Workshop in the Netherlands

The workshop on Advanced Biomass Technologies was held on November 15 in the Netherlands as part of a broader initiative to promote innovation in pyrolysis and biofuels. The event brought together participants from research, industry, and policy to exchange knowledge and discuss new technological developments in biomass conversion and sustainable energy systems. The program included presentations on recent progress in direct thermochemical liquefaction, oil stability, electrochemical upgrading of bio-oils, and advanced process optimization. Further sessions focused on applications in aviation and marine fuels, as well as fractionation and condensation strategies to enhance product quality and value. The workshop also explored pathways for commercial deployment of fast pyrolysis and addressed challenges related to energy efficiency, feedstock variability, and integration into existing energy infrastructures.

Overall, the event underlined the critical role of innovation and collaboration across sectors to accelerate the transition toward low-carbon, renewable fuels and a circular bioeconomy.

A summary of the presented work and research topics is provided in the table below.