The new plant is part of BioBase – a major initiative in biorefining and bio-based production being undertaken by Aarhus University at present.

In addition to developing HTL technology, the initiative includes the development of new cultivation systems that combine food and energy production, research into options for utilising biomass from extensive agricultural and natural areas, developing biorefining technologies for extracting protein from grass, and financial and environmental assessments of bio-based production.

The aim is that the BioBase activities form a basis for collaboration with companies and organisations in both the energy and agriculture sectors. Another aim is that the activities help provide new opportunities for agricultural and food production in Denmark.

People with an interest in this area are hereby invited to attend the inaugural event in building L 38, AU Foulum, on Friday 22 May.

Programme

12.00–13.00 Light refreshments in building L38

13.00 Welcome with Rector Brian Bech Nielsen, Aarhus University

13.10 Conversion of wet biomass to liquid fuel. Associate Professor Ib Johannsen, Department of Engineering

13.30 Protein extraction from green biomass. Professor Knud Erik Bach Knudsen, Department of Animal Science

13.40 Biology and technology for green biomass. Senior Researcher Uffe Jørgensen, Department of Agroecology

13.50 Official inauguration of the HTL plant

14.00 Opportunity for short greetings, etc.

14.30 Network event with a chance to meet researchers in this area (organised in collaboration with BioCluster.dk)

• Link to compulsory registration (by 21 May at 12.00 noon by the latest)

For more information about the event, please contact

Chief Consultant Claus Bo Andreasen
DCA – Danish Centre for Food and Agriculture
+45 4079 8032
clausbo.andreasen@dca.au.dk