Fossil-free fuels
The transport sector is undergoing a major transition, with aviation and shipping in particular set to rely on liquid biofuels well into the future. Companies and other players in the value chain need to develop cost-effective processes that can convert waste and by-products from forestry and agriculture into high-value fuels. At the same time, limited biomass resources must be used as efficiently as possible.
RISE helps you develop and optimize processes for the production of renewable fuels through pyrolysis, bio-oils, and the upgrading of bio-raw materials. We support you throughout the value chain with techno-economic analyses, characterization of raw materials and products, and process development on a lab and pilot scale before scaling up to industrial level.
Expertise in Fossil-free fuels
Expertise
Bio-char and bio-oil
By pyrolysis different kinds of raw materials can be converted into intermediates which in turn can be processed into bio-based or circular materials, chemicals and fuels.
Expertise
Characterization of Bio fuels
Fuel quality is characterized by the moisture content of the fuel, the chemical content of the fuel and ash-forming substances, as well as the fuel fraction distribution. In order to design a combustion, gasification or pyrolysis plant or choose the right bio fuel for an existing plant, it is impor…
Expertise
Techno-economic analysis of biorefinery
Existing pulp mills have great potential to deliver more products through the integration of biorefinery concepts, and thus become an important part of the future bio-based economy. RISE can help with techno-economic analyzes to show what potentials there are in your particular mill.
Expertise
Evaluation of the production of renewab
RISE offers an opportunity to evaluate technologies and processes that can contribute to increased and more efficient production of renewable fuels and chemicals. The evaluations are based on techno-economics, climate performance and system analysis.
Projects in Fossil-free fuels
Project
Aviation fuel from sawmill residues
Low-value residues from Swedish sawmills and the wood industry have the potential to meet most of the demand for bio-based fuel for domestic air traffic. The project will develop technology for the production of biofuel via a sugar platform process using oil-rich yeast fungi and chemical-catalytic …
Project
Drop in fuels or pure biofuels?
The project aims to provide an increased understanding of different fuel chains as alternatives in a transition towards a sustainable transport system. Today, there is an established fuel infrastructure based on hydrocarbons as liquid energy carriers, mainly gasoline and diesel, based on their ease…
Article
Waste products become fuel – now it's time for the next step
The next generation of oil companies. That is how Sundsvall-based Votion Biorefineries describes itself. The company has developed a method for converting waste products into biofuels and biochemicals.
Service
Determination of biofuel content in diesel
The method can be used for mixtures of different diesel qualities, e.g. MK1 diesel (Swedish standard diesel), EN590 (European standard) diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil), RME (rapeseed methyl ester) and FAME (fatty acid methyl ester).
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Why RISE
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Process development and scaling
– From lab to pilot and demonstration in world-leading test environments for pyrolysis, upgrading, and biorefining. 02
Techno-economic analysis
– Evaluation of different technologies and fuel chains to ensure profitability and optimal resource utilization. 03
Characterization and analysis
– Determination of fuel properties, bio content, and quality to ensure the right raw material and end product. 04
System analysis and LCA
– Overall assessment of climate performance and resource efficiency for the entire value chain. 05
Independent partner
– Neutral expertise that facilitates collaboration across the value chain and helps navigate policy instruments and regulations.Relevant areas for you
Climate adaptation
Torrential rain flooding basements, heat waves creating unhealthy indoor environments, rising sea levels threatening coastal properties – extreme wea…
Circular transition
New EU directives and changing customer demands are prompting companies to adopt circular business models, but this transition is complex. Challenges…
Chemical products and processes
Chemicals are essential for a functioning society, but the choice of substances and processes determines their impact on the environment and health. …
Mobility and transport system
The transport sector accounts for one-fifth of global greenhouse gas emissions. Sweden has set ambitious targets: a fossil-free vehicle fleet by 2030…
Maritime
The shipping industry is facing its biggest transition ever. International regulations have set out clear requirements: carbon dioxide emissions must…