{"id":173231,"date":"2026-02-12T07:41:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T06:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=173231"},"modified":"2026-02-11T14:14:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T13:14:51","slug":"co2-based-fuels-and-chemicals-conference-2026-strategic-pathways-for-scaling-carbon-capture-and-utilisation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/co2-based-fuels-and-chemicals-conference-2026-strategic-pathways-for-scaling-carbon-capture-and-utilisation\/","title":{"rendered":"CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026 \u2013\u00a0Strategic Pathways for Scaling Carbon Capture and Utilisation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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On 28\u201329 April 2026 the\u00a0CO2<\/sub>-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026<\/a>\u00a0once again gathers international experts from industry, research and policy in Cologne, Germany, and online. This year\u2019s final programme delivers a sharpened focus on strategic outlooks, technology updates and project examples, while also addressing real-world integration challenges for green hydrogen and CO\u2082utilisation.\u00a0Sessions on key topics offer participants rare insights into actionable pathways beyond lab concepts. Experts provide detailed coverage along the entire CCU\u00a0value chain, from CO2<\/sub>\u00a0sources and capture to CO2<\/sub>-based fuels, chemicals, polymers and materials, with selected examples on low-emission production\u00a0concepts advancing towards commercial viability.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This established conference regularly gathers more than 230 decision-makers focused on renewable carbon strategies, with sessions building on strategic policy outlooks and concrete case studies that map viable pathways for defossilising chemicals, (aviation) fuels and materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final program is available at\u00a0https:\/\/co2-chemistry.eu\/program\/<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Green hydrogen ramp-up status and CO2<\/sub> sources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Answering the question \u201cWhen will CCU go mainstream?\u201d (Michael Carus, nova-Institut)<\/a> the conference will set the scene with sessions covering the latest information on certification for CO2<\/sub>-based fuels and chemicals (Esther Hegel, RSB), discussion on the sustainability of CCU (\u00c1ngel Puente, nova-Institut)<\/a> and integrating prospective Life-Cycle assessments into early stage CCU technologies (Nils Rettenmaier, ifeu). Building on growing policy support for Power-to-X, a special session will examine regional hydrogen strategies, such as the ramp-up status in North Rhine-Westphalia (Stefan Herrig, NRW.Energy4Climate), and low-emissions hydrogen’s role in chemical production (Maryanne Maina, TNO). These discussions lead into the topic of reliable CO\u2082sourcing, with AI-driven identification of biogenic emissions (Eric Rambech, Endrava), <\/a>carbon-14 measurements for biogenic content to quantify CO2<\/sub> capture and removal (Jos\u00e9phine Gigon, SGS) and explores onboard carbon capture for PtX fuels (Anita Demuth, PtX Lausitz). A dedicated poster pitch session will further explore the flexible conversion of biogenic CO2<\/sub> into proteins and biodegradable materials (Heleen de Wever, VITO), catalytic production of methanol-based fuels (Gia Trung Hoang, KIT) or CO2<\/sub> utilisation for renewable aromatics (Snehal Pujar, TNO).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CO2<\/sub> utilisation routes and scale-up progress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Turning to utilisation pathways, talks detail integrated CO2<\/sub>\u00a0capture-methanol synthesis for cost-competitive green fuels (Christian W\u00fcnsch, ICODOS) and other CO2<\/sub>-to-chemicals developments (Reinier Grimbergen, Blue Circle Olefins). These build towards sector applications like CO2<\/sub>-to-polymers catalysts for surfactants (Nick Smith, Viridi),\u00a0Dimethylether\u00a0<\/a>as a sustainable all-rounder for defossilisation (Achim Schaadt, FH ISE) or CCU for food applications (Enzo Duriez, Lesaffre International). In addition, pilot-scale examples provide operational insights, including electrochemical CO2<\/sub>\u00a0conversion (Mohammad Rezaei, GIG Karasek), low-temperature electrolysis (Tam\u00e1s F\u00f6di, eChemicles) as well as enhanced syngas production (Mariasole Cipoletta, Rosetta Marino) and ethylene production by electrolysis (Colin O\u2019Brien, Cert Systems).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBest CO2 <\/sub>Utilisation\u201d innovation award <\/h3>\n\n\n
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Putting a spotlighting on pioneers in CCU, the \u201cBest CO2<\/sub>\u00a0Utilisation\u201d innovation award \u2013 co-organised by nova-Institute and CO2<\/sub> Value Europe with Yncoris sponsorship \u2013 each year features pitches from six expert-selected nominees. Three winners are then chosen by the audience in a live vote. The two-day event successfully combines presentations, panels, poster pitches and a trade exhibition, and is supported by gold sponsors GiG Karasek and Holcim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration and further information are available at <\/strong>https:\/\/co2-chemistry.eu<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About nova-Institute<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since the mid-1990s, the nova-Institute has been dedicated to sustainability and today focuses primarily on renewable carbon cycles. As an independent research institute, it supports companies \u2013 particularly from the chemical, plastics, and materials industries \u2013 in the use of renewable carbon derived from biomass, direct CO\u2082 utilisation (CCU), and recycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a multidisciplinary team of scientists, the nova-Institute participates in international innovation projects and provides science-based management consulting. The institute follows a holistic approach: its experts analyse which technologies and raw materials are suitable for specific products, in which markets their application is feasible, which regulatory frameworks apply, how sustainable the solutions are, and how they can be successfully positioned in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on these analyses, the team develops tailored strategies to support the transformation from fossil to renewable carbon. Around 50 experts from various disciplines work together to drive the defossilisation of industry \u2013 for a climate-neutral future. More information:\u00a0www.nova-institute.eu<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>www.renewable-carbon.eu<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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