“The CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference presents a great opportunity for stakeholders across the full CCU and PtX value chain to get together and share learnings, experiences and meet potential project partners.”
“The process step from CO2 to usable products is the core element of a future circular economy. I am therefore very excited about the conference on this completely underestimated topic.”
“An excellent opportunity to explore innovations in CO2-based fuels and chemicals, bridging sustainability with industrial progress at the forefront of environmental solutions.”
“It is clear CO2 based fuels and chemicals are critical to meeting climate goals, and this conference is an important opportunity to accelerate progress.”
“The CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference serves as a vital platform for advancing CCU technologies and driving meaningful progress towards a greener future.”!
“Today we stand on the edge of a new Frontier – the old era is ending and the old ways will not do.”
“We are pleased to have the opportunity to give a contribute to this excellent international platform of new developments in the wide field from carbon capture and to carbon usage.”
“This conference provides an excellent international platform to present and discuss new developments in the wide field from carbon capture and to carbon usage.”
“Biogenic CO2 separated at biogas upgrading plants is a valuable resource for fuels and chemicals, defossilizing these industries in the process.”
“The shift from regarding CO2 as a pollutant to recognizing its value as a chemical is an unavoidable progression in our carbon-centric lifestyle, and this conference serves to expedite this transformation.”
“The CO2-based Fuels and Chemical Conference is an insightful arena to learn about the latest developments in the carbon cycle world.”
“I’m looking forward to learning about the latest developments in CO2-based fuels and chemicals, and networking with leaders in this field.”
“The CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference in Cologne stands as a pivotal hub for progress and networking in the CCU research and industry. As a researcher deeply engaged in CO2 utilization, I am consistently impressed by the conference’s role in catalysing sustainable, CO2-based technological advancements. It’s a great convergence point where scientific exploration aligns with strategic vision driving essential developments in carbon capture and utilization for our sustainable future.”
“A great forum to hear and discuss about new technologies in the CCUS field.”
“Industrial CO2-point sources are good starting point for circularity, let’s talk about it.”
“This nova-Institute conference has become the must-
go-to meeting for CO2 conversion to chemicals and fuels.”
go-to meeting for CO2 conversion to chemicals and fuels.”
Day 1, 17 April 2024 (09:30 – 18:15 CET)
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09:30 | Michael Carus nova-Institute 
 Conference Opening |
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Innovation, Strategy and Policy |
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Chairperson(s) Lara Dammer and Christopher vom Berg nova-Institute
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09:40 | Michael Carus nova-Institute
The Importance of CCU in a Renewable Carbon Economy – Making the Case for CCU |
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10:00 | Anastasios Perimenis CO2Value Europe 
The Contribution of CCU towards Net-Zero in EU Abstract |
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10:20 | Nicolas Hark and Matthias Stratmann nova-Institute
Policy and Sustainability in CCU – A Status Quo Abstract |
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10:50 | Volker Sick Global CO2 Initiative 
Policy Support for CO2 Capture and Conversion in the USA Abstract |
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11:10 | Lena Friedmann CM Fluids
Renewable CO2 – Biogas Sector’s Perspective Abstract |
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| 11:30 | Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
| 11:45 | Lunch & Networking | ||
Biogenic CO2 Sources and Carbon Capture |
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Chairperson(s) Achim Raschka, Pia Skoczinski and Pauline Ruiz nova-Institute
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13:15 | Caroline Braun Landwärme
A Value Chain for Biogenic CO2 Abstract |
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13:35 | Esther Hegel DECHEMA
CO2 from Biogas Plants: A Future Feedstock for Biotechnology? Abstract |
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13:55 | Mehdi Hssein GIZ Morocco 
Carbon Sources and Capture in Morocco: Challenges and Opportunities Abstract |
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| 14:15 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
| 14:30 | Coffee Break & Networking | ||
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15:00 | Oliver Ziegler PtX Lab Lausitz (ZUG)
Study Review: Scalable Stand Alone Direct Air Capture System Using Zeolites Abstract |
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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 |
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15:40 | Marleen Rombouts and Ben Sutens Flemish Institute for Technological Research - VITO
CO2 Capture Using Porous Structured Absorbents Abstract |
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| 16:00 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
Poster Pitch Session |
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Presentations of the Nominees for the “Best CO2 Utilisation 2024” |
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Chairperson(s) Michael Carus and Asta Partanen nova-Institute
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16:35 | Michael Carus nova-Institute
Innovation Award Introduction |
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16:45 | Anastasios Perimenis CO2 Value Europe
Innovation Award Introduction |
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16:55 | Gill Scheltjens D-CRBN
Plasma-based CO2 Conversion |
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17:05 | Sarah Lamaison Dioxycle 
Ethylene Producing Electrolyser |
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17:15 | Mohammed Rezaei GIG Karasek 
ECO2Cell – Pioneering Modular Syngas Production |
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17:25 | Kevin Emery The Sky Mining Company 
Skydiamond |
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17:35 | Nicholas Flanders Twelve
E-Jet |
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17:45 | Cristian Torri University of Bologna 
RAPCOR |
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| 17:55 | Online Voting | ||
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18:05 | Martin Lindmeyer YNCORIS
Innovation Award Ceremony |
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| 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)
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09:00 | Achim Raschka and Pia Skoczinski nova-Institute
Conference Opening |
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CO2 to Chemicals and Fuels |
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Chairperson(s) Achim Raschka and Pia Skoczinski nova-Institute
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09:10 | Mark Sassenburg TNO 
Towards Industrial Ethylene Electrosynthesis: Upscaling Hurdles and Perspectives Abstract |
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09:30 | Florian Haakmann thyssenkrupp Steel Europe
Carbon2Chem® – CO2 Emissions from Point Sources Abstract |
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09:50 | Lorenzo Cremonese PtX Lab Lausitz (ZUG)
Resource Demand of a GHG-neutral Aviation Sector in Europe: A Study on e-Kerosene Abstract |
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| 10:10 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
| 10:30 | Coffee Break & Networking | ||
CO2 to Polymers and Materials |
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Chairperson(s) Achim Raschka and Michael Carus nova-Institute
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11:00 | Christian Holzleitner European Commission DG CLIMA 
European Perspectives on Sustainable Carbon Cycles in Industry Abstract |
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11:20 | Pauline Ruiz and Pia Skoczinski nova-Institute
Status and Outlook for CO2-based Products Abstract |
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11:40 | Allan Petersen Danish Technology Institute 
From CO2 to Polymers Abstract |
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12:00 | Athanasia Tsoukalou Sulzer Management 
CO2-based Inorganic and Organic Carbonates to Green Up Construction and Transport Sectors Abstract |
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12:20 | Thomas Mairegger Net Zero Emission Labs
CO2 Capture and Utilization Pave the Way Towards a Climate Neutral Cement Production Abstract |
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| 12:50 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
| 13:10 | Lunch & Networking | ||
CO2 Utilisation Technologies |
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Chairperson(s) Michael Carus and Pauline Ruiz nova-Institute
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14:40 | Rob Marrow Econic Technologies
Effective Life Cycle Assessments in Emerging CO2-Utilisation Technologies Abstract |
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15:00 | Charalambos Panagopoulos Helleniq Energy 
The Prospects of CCUS for EU Refineries and Related Processes Abstract |
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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 |
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16:10 | Ida Kongsgaard Again (LuaBio ApS)
Again – We Ferment Emissions to Unpickle the Planet Abstract |
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16:30 | Mike Schultz PTI Global Solutions
Gas Fermentation – An Emerging Technology for CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Abstract |
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| 16:50 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
Advanced Research in CCU (Parallel Session: Room Adelheid, no online transmission) |
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Chairperson(s) Achim Raschka and Pia Skoczinski nova-Institute
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14:40 | Francesca Di Bartolomeo SINTEF AS 
The PYROCO2 Project. Advancing Carbon Capture and Utilisation for Climate-Positive Acetone Production in Europe Abstract |
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15:00 | Douglas Khoo A*Star 
Research in Singapore on Low-Carbon Technologies and Alternative Feedstocks for Sustainability Abstract |
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15:20 | Pegah Shakeri Coatema Coating Machinery
Innovative Approaches for Industrial Electrode Production: A WaterProof EU Horizon Initiative Abstract |
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16:10 | Kai junge Puring Fraunhofer UMSICHT
Putting Pressure on CO2 Electrolysis – Enabling a Sustainable Chemical Industry by Pushing Sector-Coupling to Higher Levels |
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16:30 | Verena Süß Fraunhofer ICT
Further Developments in Heterogeneous Catalyzed Ethanol Synthesis Abstract |
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| 16:50 | Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
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17:10 | Achim Raschka and Pia Skoczinski nova-Institute
Final Words |
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| 17:25 | Networking and End of Conference | ||