Innovative companies are invited to present their pioneering technologies at the upcoming CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2025
The CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2025 offers pioneers in the field of Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) a unique platform to present their latest developments, technologies and products to an international audience of experts. The focus is on innovative technologies that convert climate-damaging CO₂ into a valuable resource for industry. The spectrum of applications is impressively diverse and ranges from efficient CO₂ capture processes and the production of innovative polymers and sustainable building materials to advanced synthetic fuels. Even food additives, proteins and CO2-based cosmetics and personal care products are possible.
Innovative solutions of this kind not only drive technological progress, but also pave the way for an efficient circular economy with renewable carbon, which makes a valuable contribution to tackling global climate change.
The “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2025” innovation award honours innovative products and technologies that use CO₂ in an effective way. Participants at the CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference can look forward to exciting presentations, lively discussions and valuable networking opportunities with other CCU experts. The prize, provided by Yncoris and co-organized by CO2 Value Europe, is one of the highlights of the conference, which will take place from 29 to 30 April 2025 in Cologne and online. A jury of experts will select six nominees in advance, while the winners will be chosen by the audience in a live vote on April 29, 2025.
Innovations can be submitted until February 7, 2025 via https://co2-chemistry.eu/award-application/.
Presentations for the conference can be submitted until November 22, 2024 via https://co2-chemistry.eu/call-for-abstracts/.
Registration and further information on the conference are available at https://co2-chemistry.eu.
Growing importance of CCU in global politics
Carbon capture and utilization (CCU) has established itself as a central component of the renewable carbon economy alongside the use of biomass and recycling. With current capacities of over 1.5 million tons for CO₂-based products and a continuously increasing demand, CCU technologies play a decisive role in positioning CO₂ as the carbon source of the future. This highlights the urgency of increased investment and technical innovation in this area. Recent policy developments underline the relevance of CCU in the fight against climate change and encourage progress in the industry.
In the European Union, the ReFuelEU Aviation proposal calls for a higher share of synthetic aviation fuels, starting at 0.7% in 2030 and rising to 28% by 2050. Similarly, the United States’ Inflation Reduction Act offers tax incentives of USD 60 per tonne of CO₂ to encourage research and development in CCU technologies. Japan is also stepping up its commitment with large-scale projects aimed at capturing and storing around 13 million tons of CO₂ annually by 2030.
Initiatives of this kind demonstrate the growing awareness of the potential of CCU to mitigate the effects of climate change and drive sustainable industrial practices.
Program, exhibition and sponsoring opportunities
The conference will present talks by top-class speakers who will address current topics on CO₂ utilization in the following areas: Innovation, Strategy and Policy, Biogenic CO2 Sources, Carbon Capture, Production of Green Hydrogen, Power-to-X and Power-to-Fuels as well as the conversion of CO2 to polymers, materials, chemicals and minerals.
The conference will be accompanied by a trade exhibition. The cost for a stand (6 m²) is € 3,000 (plus 19% VAT). Bookings and individual arrangements can be made via www.co2-chemistry.eu/exhibition-booking.
A wide range of sponsorship opportunities offer participating companies maximum visibility during the conference. Further information is available at https://co2-chemistry.eu/sponsoring/.
Partnerships
The CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2025 is supported by industry and trade associations, non-profit organizations, research institutions and interest groups that are thematically linked to the conference: BCNP Consultants (DE), BioBASE, Bundesverband Bioenergie (BBE), C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V., Chemie-Cluster Bayern, CLIB – Cluster Industrial Biotechnology (DE), Global CO2 Initiative (International), IN4climate.NRW, Industrielle Biotechnologie Bayern Netzwerk GmbH (IBB), kunststoffland NRW, Plastics Europe, Renewable Carbon Initiative (International), and Premium Partner CO2Value Europe.
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