Bridging the gap between research and education for bioeconomy

The BREC project has taken a significant step forward with the release of a report on a Biorefinery Pilot Concept, marking an important milestone in advancing the circular bioeconomy. This output is designed to support agricultural schools and educational centers in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, and Latvia by providing a detailed framework for a new biorefinery pilot plant where different technologies are combined.

The report outlines a concept aimed at utilizing local agricultural waste and residual materials to produce valuable products such as biogas, protein for animal feed, biofertilizers, and biomethane for vehicle fuel.

Through this report, the BREC project addresses the “analysis paralysis” often experienced in the agricultural sector due to the abundance of technologies. The biorefinery showcases how different technologies can be utilized in combination and the concept leverages local resources and waste streams, supporting a regional transition from linear to circular bioeconomic practices. Target groups will be able to use this resource to evaluate opportunities for building new or upgrading existing pilot plants, ultimately strengthening regional independence in energy and agricultural inputs. 

More information about the project and overview of all project outputs can be found here.