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, an independent consultant; YB Ramakrishna from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India; and Stephen Dooley, a professor at Trinity College Dublin. This meeting marked a significant milestone for the project, providing a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas and engage in fruitful discussions on its scientific and technological advancements.

During the meeting, the technical partners presented the objectives of the ALFAFUELS project, highlighting its expected impacts, methodology, and overall concept. The session facilitated an in-depth discussion on innovative strategies for sustainable jet fuel production, allowing Advisory Board members to share their expertise and provide valuable insights to strengthen the project’s approach.

Key topics included model-driven optimisation of jet fuel precursor production from CO₂ in cyanobacteria, model-driven optimisation of the co-production of hydrogen and starch in microalgae, the development of a photochemical process for jet fuel production, and the recovery and optimisation of photochemical processes. The meeting fostered a collaborative environment where participants explored challenges and opportunities, reinforcing the project’s commitment to advancing cutting-edge sustainable fuel solutions.