InnoFuels is the first and so far only networking and exchange platform for electricity-based fuels and advanced biofuels. It brings together potential and associated partners in a total of seven fields of activity and coordinates the interdisciplinary exchange and transfer of knowledge between a wide range of stakeholders from science, companies, associations, politics and society. The structure of the platform is explained in the adjacent graphic. You can find out more about our goals and activities here.
Into the new year with momentum
New workshops, exciting studies and international networking - InnoFuels starts 2025 full of energy! How can renewable fuels be ramped up? What are the next steps? An interview with project coordinator Dr. Olaf Toedter provides exciting insights into the vision and the next milestones.
Participation welcome
The InnoFuels platform regularly organises workshops and other events that are open to anyone who is interested. These events are designed to provide expert input, facilitate knowledge sharing and enable networking among all participants. The individual Innovation Focus groups host the events. Participation in the workshops is free of charge. The three most recent events are listed below. You can find more on the events page. We look forward to seeing you there!

Two internal InnoFuels events in April will set the tone for the ramp-up of renewable fuels: on April 2, the Methanol-to-Fuels Symposium will focus on the use of methanol as a sustainable fuel. This will be followed on April 30 by an InnoFuels workshop at the RheinMain University of Applied Sciences, which will develop strategies for sustainable demand and supply development of reFuels. Both events will provide valuable impetus for innovation and networking within the specialist community. We will report promptly on the results of the events and share any insights gained.

On May 22, the "Sustainability" team led by the DBFZ is hosting an online event to shed light on the current status of national implementation of the revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED). Although the formal implementation deadline is set for May 21, 2025, Germany is unlikely to meet this deadline - partly due to the early federal elections. Nevertheless, the event will use this date to discuss key challenges and possible solutions.
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The workshop brings together key stakeholders along the maritime value chain to identify key challenges and barriers to the introduction of climate-neutral marine fuels. The aim is to develop practical solutions for a successful market ramp-up. With a particular focus on the Rostock model region, concrete measures are being developed to make the maritime energy transition efficient and sustainable.
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A new technical report from ISP Road&Rail summarizes how paraffinic diesel - especially HVO - affects the particle mass and particle number emissions of diesel engines. Both internal engine emissions and the effect of exhaust gas aftertreatment systems are taken into account. The paper provides important findings on engine and aftertreatment emissions and can thus support fleet operators, manufacturers and politicians in using the fuel, which has been officially approved since mid-2024, sensibly and responsibly as a climate-friendly option.
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On April 2, the "Methanol-based fuels" symposium took place in Frankfurt am Main, organized by the "Production" team of the InnoFuels innovation platform. Experts from science and industry came together to discuss the current status of methanol-based fuels and the associated challenges. Key topics included the provision of renewable methanol and the processing of methanol into fuels, new business models for a successful market launch and research questions on further technological development.
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As part of the InnoFuels workshop at the DBFZ, experts discussed the potential and challenges of renewable LNG in the transport sector. In addition to practical experience and current research activities, the focus was on the strategic role of LNG for sustainable mobility. The workshop took place on the occasion of the official commissioning of the new pilot plant for synthesized biogas (SBG), which will research innovative technologies for the production and use of renewable methane in the future. Further information, the agenda and presentation slides can be found under the link below.
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At a workshop in mid-February, the focus this time was on scenarios for the market ramp-up of e-fuels in road transportation. Our project partner, Frontier Economics, had analyzed and evaluated studies from several institutes in detail on behalf of an association. The results provide valuable insights into the expected price development of a fuel mix of fossil and green gasoline and diesel in the coming decades - a crucial basis for planning the market ramp-up. The subsequent discussion based on the diverse experiences of the InnoFuels partners once again provided new impetus.
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The latest issue of our newsletter is now available! Find out more about the latest developments in the InnoFuels project, the latest debates on the ramp-up of renewable fuels and exciting reviews of past workshops.
You can view or download the current issue directly here. Stay informed and register for free on our newsletter page!
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You can now find a comprehensive glossary with around 100 technical terms from the world of renewable fuels and energy technologies on InnoFuels.de. Whether alcohol-based kerosene synthesis, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, liquefied natural gas, naphtha or water electrolysis - our directory offers you precise explanations of key topics and terms.
Best of all, the glossary is constantly being expanded so that you are always up to date. Take a look and be inspired!
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Project InnoFuels is funded with a total of 5,24 million euros by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport as part of the Funding Programme Renewable Fuels. The funding guideline for the development of renewable fuels is coordinated by NOW GmbH and supported by the project management agencies VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH and Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe e. V. (Agency for Renewable Resources.