INTERVIEW WITH MARIANNE THOMSEN – UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN
“Conducting techno-economic performance assessments is crucial because it allows us to evaluate not only the technical feasibility but also the...
WHAT IS ALFAFUELS?
ALFAFUELS is a Horizon Europe European project which seeks to develop innovative Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) technology to reduce aviation’s reliance on fossil fuels. By addressing key challenges like high production costs and sustainability issues, the project incorporates breakthroughs such as microbial fuel precursor production and solar-driven photochemistry.
ALFAFUELS aims to reach Technology Readiness Level 5, utilising novel bioreactors, pilot-scale trials, and industry collaboration for accelerated upscaling.
OBJECTIVES
The overall objective of ALFAFUELS is to enhance the upscaling potential of technologies for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) production from CO₂ through:
- Technology Development: Innovate technologies for producing SAF, replacing fossil fuels and contributing to aviation decarbonisation.
- Climate Change Mitigation: Capture and use CO₂ directly in the SAF production process to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change.
- Energy Transition and Circular Economy: Engage in the energy transition by establishing a circular economy based on bioproducts and developing sustainable technological solutions across all SAF production stages.
NEWS
ALFAFUELS HOLDS ITS FIRST MEETING WITH THE ADVISORY BOARD
On 5 February, the ALFAFUELS project held its first meeting with the Advisory Board, which is composed of Kyriakos Maniatis,...
ALFAFUELS HELD ITS ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING IN ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK, SWEDEN
From 29th to 30th January 2025, ALFAFUELS successfully hosted its annual General Assembly Meeting in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, at the facilities...
A NEW STUDY REVEALS MICROBIAL NETWORKS’ POTENTIAL IN SUSTAINABLE FUEL DEVELOPMENT
A groundbreaking article in Quanta Magazine delves into the intricate web of interconnected bacteria found in marine environments and their...