On 7 July 2026, Dr. Júnior Staudt presented the SynergyFuels collaborative research project at the 34th C.A.R.M.E.N. Symposium in Straubing. His talk, entitled “SynergyFuels: Production of renewable fuels through the integration of biomass and Power-to-X,” was part of the session “Bioeconomy in focus – interdisciplinary research and developments with an impact on greater sustainability.”
The presentation focused on how biogenic feedstocks and renewable energy can be efficiently combined within integrated Power-Bio-to-X processes. SynergyFuels investigates different thermochemical and biochemical conversion routes based on feedstocks including wheat straw, sewage sludge, and municipal biowaste. The objective is to produce renewable fuels for sectors in which direct electrification remains difficult, such as aviation, shipping, and mobile machinery.
Another key topic was Straubing’s role as a location for the development of renewable fuels. The region brings together research, process development, scale-up infrastructure, fuel testing, and future applications within a compact local ecosystem. Important contributors include TUM Campus Straubing, TFZ, Fraunhofer IGB and other institutions within the Competence Centre for Renewable Resources.
The presentation also highlighted the upcoming Forum Erneuerbare Kraftstoffe on 22 October 2026. The event will take place at the Straubing Airport in the morning and at TUM Campus Straubing in the afternoon. The programme will include discussions on the market ramp-up of renewable fuels, networking opportunities with companies, and the presentation of the final SynergyFuels results, followed by guided tours of the research facilities.
The collaborative project SynergyFuels thanks C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V. for organising the symposium and providing an excellent opportunity for technical exchange.