Biomass Indirect Liquefaction Workshop
To support research and development (R&D) planning efforts within the thermochemical conversion program, the Bioenergy Technologies Office is hosting Biomass Indirect Liquefaction (IDL) Workshop. This workshop will discuss and detail the R&D needs for biomass IDL. Discussions will focus on pathways that convert biomass-based syngas (or any carbon monoxide, hydrogen gaseous stream) to liquid intermediates (alcohols or acids) and further synthesize those intermediates to liquid hydrocarbons that are compatible as either a refinery feed or neat fuel. Additionally, this event will examine efforts and needs in converting syngas directly to hydrocarbon liquids.
Workshop Goals:
- To discuss, learn, and document the technical and economic barriers to cost-competitive IDL.
- To clearly define the R&D needed to mitigate those barriers.
- To develop a description of the needed R&D.
- To identify a timeline of completing the research, development, and deployment (RD&D).
Biomass Indirect Liquefaction (IDL) Workshop Event Information
Workshop Schedule:
- Day 1: The afternoon will start as a half-day with speakers discussing their successes and RD&D needs (e.g., challenges to success).
- Day 2: This day will be composed of three consecutive breakout sessions focused on RD&D needs and challenges:
- Breakout Session 1: Feeder Systems, Gasification, and Syngas Clean-Up
- Breakout Session 2: Catalyst Development for Synthesis of Intermediates and Final Products
- Breakout Session 3: Modeling and Enabling Technologies READ MORE
