The goal of the project was to operate PtL plants in such a way that they can respond flexibly, robustly, and sustainably to variable electricity supplies. At the closing event on May 21 in Frankfurt am Main, the project partners Fraunhofer LBF, INERATEC, Provadis University of Applied Sciences, and CENA Hessen will present the results of several years of research and development work. The focus is on technical, ecological, and operational insights gained from the variable operation of INERATEC’s ERA-ONE plant, as well as the resulting recommendations for action toward potential industrial implementation.

FJRG

On June 11 and 12, 2026, the 7th conference of the Fuels Joint Research Group (FJRG) will take place in the historic town hall in Lemgo. The focus will be on sustainable fuels as the key to climate-friendly mobility. The range of solutions discussed extends from established biofuels such as biodiesel, biomethane, bioethanol, and HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oils) to innovative e-fuels produced from hydrogen and CO₂ using renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. Early-career researchers are invited to participate in the funding competition, supported by NOW GmbH and FNR. The conference offers an important platform for exchange and innovation in fuel research.

FVTR

Liquid drop-in biofuels and innovative additives are considered promising solutions in the shipping industry, but they raise numerous technical, economic, and regulatory questions. These issues will be the focus of the Rostock Large Engine Symposium on October 13–14, 2026, in Rostock. The symposium is organized by our project partner LKV Rostock and the Research Center for Internal Combustion Engines and Thermodynamics Rostock (FVTR). Representatives from government agencies, fuel manufacturers, engine and component producers, as well as end-users, will provide insights across the entire value chain.

The film highlights the central challenges and working methods of the sustainability innovation focus area, which deals with all aspects of sustainability in the InnoFuels project. Topics covered include complex regulations at EU and national level, the limited availability of sustainable resources and legal uncertainties in the certification and crediting of new fuels. Take a look and get a compact insight into the work of the innovation focus area.

DBFZ

The online workshop on April 15, 2026, focused on the use of degraded or marginal lands to increase biofuel production. International experts shared their experiences and provided insights into existing strategies and potential solutions. The workshop, which was conducted in English, thus provided a comprehensive platform for professional exchange and discussion of future prospects in the field of biofuel production on marginal lands. All presentations are available online in English.

ZSW

This workshop focused on the central role of carbon management in scaling up synthetic fuels. The discussion revealed that decarbonization is virtually impossible without the close integration of CO₂ capture, transport, utilization (CCU), and storage (CCS). In the various presentations, the greatest hurdles were identified not so much as technological issues but rather as a lack of system integration and unclear regulatory frameworks. Click here for the detailed summary.

As always, the latest issue offers a good overview of the latest developments in the project as well as in the field of renewable fuels and reFuels. The focus is on current research activities, project progress, and key findings regarding the decarbonization of the transportation sector. In addition, the newsletter highlights important drivers for the market ramp-up of reFuels and examines their role in climate-friendly mobility of the future. The newsletter is now available for download - in both German and English.

Im Mittelpunkt steht der Innovationsschwerpunkt Straße & Schiene, der zentrale Fragestellungen und Lösungsansätze dieser Verkehrsanwendungen adressiert. Das Video zeigt, mit welchen Herausforderungen sich der Schwerpunkt befasst, wie er arbeitet und welche Aktivitäten und Ergebnisse bislang erzielt wurden.

Ein kompakter Überblick über Aufgaben, Ziele und Beiträge des Innovationsschwerpunkts innerhalb von InnoFuels – sehenswert für alle, die sich für die Weiterentwicklung nachhaltiger Mobilitätslösungen interessieren.

InnoFuels

Over 620 participants from politics, business, and science gathered in Berlin on January 19–20 to discuss the role of renewable fuels in climate-neutral mobility. The InnoFuels team actively contributed to the technical dialogue with several high-profile presentations. The focus was on the reFuels approach as a bridge between research and industrial practice, as well as the challenges and prospects of synthetic fuels. The presentations impressively underscored that the technologies are available—now reliable political and regulatory frameworks are needed for the market ramp-up.