Day 1, 17 April 2024 (09:30 – 18:15 CET)

09:30 Michael Carus
nova-Institute
Conference Opening

Innovation, Strategy and Policy

Chairperson(s)
Lara Dammer and Christopher vom Berg
nova-Institute
09:40 Michael Carus
nova-Institute
The Importance of CCU in a Renewable Carbon Economy – Making the Case for CCU
10:00 Anastasios Perimenis
CO2Value Europe
The Contribution of CCU towards Net-Zero in EU
Abstract
10:20 Nicolas Hark and Matthias Stratmann
nova-Institute
Policy and Sustainability in CCU – A Status Quo
Abstract
10:50 Volker Sick
Global CO2 Initiative
Policy Support for CO2 Capture and Conversion in the USA
Abstract
11:10 Lena Friedmann
CM Fluids
Renewable CO2 – Biogas Sector’s Perspective
Abstract
11:30 Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
11:45 Lunch & Networking

Biogenic CO2 Sources and Carbon Capture

Chairperson(s)
Achim Raschka, Pia Skoczinski and Pauline Ruiz
nova-Institute
13:15 Caroline Braun
Landwärme
A Value Chain for Biogenic CO2
Abstract
13:35 Esther Hegel
DECHEMA
CO2 from Biogas Plants: A Future Feedstock for Biotechnology?
Abstract
13:55 Mehdi Hssein
GIZ Morocco
Carbon Sources and Capture in Morocco: Challenges and Opportunities
Abstract
14:15 Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
14:30 Coffee Break & Networking
15:00 Oliver Ziegler
PtX Lab Lausitz (ZUG)
Study Review: Scalable Stand Alone Direct Air Capture System Using Zeolites
Abstract
15:20 Ulrich Dietz and Ralf Gesthuisen
CBL-Carbon Beyond Limits
Amino-acid Based Carbon Capture – A Novel, Efficient and Wide Range Applicable Carbon Capture Process Technology
Abstract
15:40 Marleen Rombouts and Ben Sutens
Flemish Institute for Technological Research - VITO
CO2 Capture Using Porous Structured Absorbents
Abstract
16:00 Discussion with all Speakers of the Session

Poster Pitch Session

16:15 Short Pitch Presentations of Poster Presenters

Presentations of the Nominees for the “Best CO2 Utilisation 2024”

Chairperson(s)
Michael Carus and Asta Partanen
nova-Institute
16:35 Michael Carus
nova-Institute
Innovation Award Introduction
16:45 Anastasios Perimenis
CO2 Value Europe
tba
16:55 Gill Scheltjens
D-CRBN
Plasma-based CO2 Conversion
17:05 Sarah Lamaison
Dioxycle
Ethylene Producing Electrolyser
17:15 Mohammed Rezaei
GIG Karasek
ECO2Cell – Pioneering Modular Syngas Production
17:25 Kevin Emery
The Sky Mining Company
Skydiamond
17:35 Nicholas Flanders
Twelve
E-Jet
17:45 Cristian Torri
University of Bologna
RAPCOR
17:55 Online Voting
18:05 Martin Lindmeyer
YNCORIS
Innovation Award Ceremony
18:10 Networking with Local Beer
18:30 Poster Session
20:00 Gala Dinner
22:00 Bowling – Get Together in the Party Room beneath Maternushaus

Day 2, 18 April 2024 (09:00 – 17:30 CET)

09:00 Achim Raschka and Pia Skoczinski
nova-Institute
Conference Opening

CO2 to Chemicals and Fuels

Chairperson(s)
Achim Raschka and Pia Skoczinski
nova-Institute
09:10 Mark Sassenburg
TNO
Towards Industrial Ethylene Electrosynthesis: Upscaling Hurdles and Perspectives
Abstract
09:30 Florian Haakmann
thyssenkrupp Steel Europe
Carbon2Chem® – CO2 Emissions from Point Sources
Abstract
09:50 Lorenzo Cremonese
PtX Lab Lausitz (ZUG)
Resource Demand of a GHG-neutral Aviation Sector in Europe: A Study on e-Kerosene
Abstract
10:10 Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
10:30 Coffee Break & Networking

CO2 to Polymers and Materials

Chairperson(s)
Achim Raschka and Michael Carus
nova-Institute
11:00 Christian Holzleitner
European Commission DG CLIMA
European Perspectives on Sustainable Carbon Cycles in Industry
Abstract
11:20 Pauline Ruiz and Pia Skoczinski
nova-Institute
Status and Outlook for CO2-based Products
Abstract
11:40 Alexander Sandahl
Danish Technology Institute
From CO2 to Polymers
Abstract
12:00 Athanasia Tsoukalou
Sulzer Management
CO2-based Inorganic and Organic Carbonates to Green Up Construction and Transport Sectors
Abstract
12:20 Thomas Mairegger
Net Zero Emission Labs
CO2 Capture and Utilization Pave the Way Towards a Climate Neutral Cement Production
Abstract
12:50 Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
13:10 Lunch & Networking

CO2 Utilisation Technologies

Chairperson(s)
Michael Carus and Pauline Ruiz
nova-Institute
14:40 Rob Marrow
Econic Technologies
Effective Life Cycle Assessments in Emerging CO2-Utilisation Technologies
Abstract
15:00 Charalambos Panagopoulos
Helleniq Energy
The Prospects of CCUS for EU Refineries and Related Processes
Abstract
15:20 Koen Quataert
Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant
The Importance of Open-Access Piloting for Microbial CCU Technologies using Real Industrial C1-Gases
Abstract
15:40 Coffee Break
16:10 Ida Kongsgaard
Again (LuaBio ApS)
Again – We Ferment Emissions to Unpickle the Planet
Abstract
16:30 Mike Schultz
PTI Global Solutions
Gas Fermentation – An Emerging Technology for CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals
Abstract
16:50 Discussion with all Speakers of the Session

Advanced Research in CCU (Parallel Session: Room Adelheid, no online transmission)

Chairperson(s)
Achim Raschka and Pia Skoczinski
nova-Institute
14:40 Francesca Di Bartolomeo
SINTEF AS
The PYROCO2 Project. Advancing Carbon Capture and Utilisation for Climate-Positive Acetone Production in Europe
Abstract
15:00 Lili Zhang
A*Star
Research in Singapore on Low-Carbon Technologies and Alternative Feedstocks for Sustainability
Abstract
15:20 Pegah Shakeri
Coatema Coating Machinery
Innovative Approaches for Industrial Electrode Production: A WaterProof EU Horizon Initiative
Abstract
15:40 Coffee Break
16:10 Kai junge Puring
Fraunhofer UMSICHT
Putting Pressure on CO2 Electrolysis – Enabling a Sustainable Chemical Industry by Pushing Sector-Coupling to Higher Levels
16:30 Verena Süß
Fraunhofer ICT
Further Developments in Heterogeneous Catalyzed Ethanol Synthesis
Abstract
16:50 Discussion with all Speakers of the Session
17:10 Achim Raschka and Pia Skoczinski
nova-Institute
Final Words
17:25 Networking and End of Conference