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Philippe Schild, DG RTD European Commission Biorefineries – EU Research The energy approach Solander Symposium 29/03/2007, Piteå, Sweden

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Heat, Electricity, Fuels Chemicals Materials Food, Feed, Fibre Wood, Crops, Grasses Forestry or Agricultural Residues Animal or Municipal Waste Biochemical and/or Thermo-chemical Conversion will be supported in two FP7 Themes: Food, agriculture and bio-technology and Energy Biorefineries

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Raising the spending on RTD to 3% of the EU GDP, of which 2% should come from the private sector (part of the Lisbon strategy) The 7th Framework Programme (2007-2013) is the main instrument for the policy implementation, and its budget will be significantly higher than that of FP6 Technology Platforms will provide a means to foster effective public-private partnerships Contribution to the Strategy Energy Technology Plan Research perspective: EU Research policy

Biofuels Technology Platform:Implementation: 

Biofuels Technology Platform: Implementation Launched on 8 June 2006 in Brussels Vision: “By 2030, the European Union covers as much as one quarter of its road transport fuel needs by clean and CO2-efficient biofuels” Mission: “Contribute to the development of cost-competitive world-class biofuels technologies, to the creation of a healthy biofuels industry and to accelerate the deployment of biofuels in the European Union through a process of guidance, prioritisation and promotion of research, development and demonstration.” Involvement of many different stakeholders Clear focus on biomass conversion to transport fuels

Biofuel Technology Platform:stakeholders: 

Biofuel Technology Platform: stakeholders

FP6 projects, DG Research: 

FP6 projects, DG Research

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CHRISGAS Objectives: to develop a large scale biomass gasification process to produce clean hydrogen-rich gas which can be used for the production of transport fuels. Key research facility: Biomass fuelled pressurized IGCC plant in Värnamo, Sweden Coordinator: Växjö University, Sweden Start: 01/09/2004 Duration: 60 months EU support: 9.5 M€ http://www.chrisgas.com

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RENEW Objectives: compare and (partially) demonstrate a range of fuel production chains for motor vehicles (FT-biodiesel, DME, synthetic bioethanol) Coordinator: Volkswagen AG, Group Research, Germany Starting date: 01/01/2004 Duration: 48 months EC support: 10 M€ www.renew-fuels.com

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NILE Objective: To develop cost-effective production of clean ethanol from lignocellulosic biomass, enabling its use as transport fuel Coordinator: Institut Français du Pétrole, IFP, France Starting date: 1/10/2005 Duration: 48 months EU support: 7.7 M€ http://www.nile-bioethanol.org/

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BIOCOUP Objectives: to develop a chain of process steps to allow liquefied biomass to be co-fed in a conventional oil refinery and the co-production of energy and oxygenated chemicals. Coordinator: VTT, Finland Start: 01/05/2006 Duration: 60 months EU support: 7.6 M€

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BIOSYNERGY Objectives: to develop new chains of process steps to expand the product output of an existing bioethanol plant. Coordinator: ECN, The Netherlands Start: 01/01/2007 Duration: 48 months EU support: 7 M€ http://www.biosynergy.nl

Seventh Framework Programme: 

Duration: 7 years (2007-2013) Budget: more than 54 Billion € Structure: Specific Programmes Ideas – Frontier research Cooperation – Collaborative research themes People – Human potential Capacities – Research capacity (Euratom, JRC) Seventh Framework Programme

Co-operation Specific ProgrammeEnergy Theme: 

Co-operation Specific Programme Energy Theme

Renewable Fuel Production: 

Improved conversion technologies for the sustainable production and supply chains of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels from biomass, in particular biofuels for transport. Emphasis on new types of biofuels and new production and distribution routes for existing biofuels, integrated production of energy and other added value products: biorefinery. Research will focus on improving energy efficiency, enhancing technology integration and use of feedstock. Links with Biofuels, Forest-based Sector, Sustainable Chemistry and Hydrogen Technology Platforms, Plants for the future Link with « Food, agriculture and fisheries, and Biotechnology”  Theme Renewable Fuel Production

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The first “twin” calls have been published the 22 December 2006 Reference: FP7-ENERGY-2007-1-RTD [3 May 2007 deadline] FP7-ENERGY-2007-2-TREN [28 June 2007 deadline] http://cordis.europa.eu/en/home.html

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Biorefinery Developing biorefinery schemes to be integrated in existing industrial complexes Forest based biorefinery New uses for glycerine in biodiesel plants First generation biofuels Cost reduction of bioethanol production from sugar and starch crops Cost reduction of biodiesel production from oil crops, animal tallow and used cooking oils Renewable fuel production - Topics

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Second generation biofuels Pre-treatment/Hydrolysis/Fermentation of lignocellulosic biomass for ethanol production High purity syngas cleaning technologies for biofuels Biological conversion of syngas into liquid biofuels Synthetic biofuels via gasification. Production and testing Hydrogenation of oils and fats Renewable fuel production - Topics

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Improved raw materials and biomass Developing advanced technologies for terrestrial or marine biomass production for applications in industrial processes and in energy production, LCA Bioprocesses Application of industrial biotechnologies within whole crop and forest biomass chains to realise the full potential of the biorefinery approach Products based on renewables Biotechnologies for novel and improved high added value and renewable forest-based products and processes Environmental biotechnologies; Use of waste and by-products Biotechnology to treat and remove pollution. Maximising the economic value of waste and by-products through new bio-processes Food, agriculture and biotechnology Theme Life sciences and biotechnology for sustainable non-food products and processes

FP7 – Briefly:Maximum funding rates: 

FP7 – Briefly: Maximum funding rates Research activities: 50% of eligible costs except for: SMEs: 75% Public bodies: 75% Secondary and higher education establishments: 75% Research organisations (non-profit): 75% European Research Council frontier research actions: 100% Coordination and support actions: 100% Training and career development of researchers actions: 100% Demonstration activities: 50% of eligible costs (was 35% in FP6) Networks of Excellence: special lump sum system

FP7 – Briefly:Minimum conditions for participation: 

FP7 – Briefly: Minimum conditions for participation 3 independent participants from 3 different Member States or Associated Countries (= ACC +AS in FP6) Coordination and support actions – minimum of 1 legal entity Work Programme or Specific Programme can add conditions on number or type of participant, place of establishment, etc Sole participants composed of members that meet the criteria above can participate Collaborative projects addressing the participation of ICPC International Cooperation Partner Countries (= INCO in FP6) – minimum of 2 MS or AC and 2 ICPC countries or regions Participation of international organisations and participants from third countries if in addition to minima

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Grant agreement (FP7 name for contract) Participants implement work jointly and severally towards the Community (return to FP4 & 5 approach) and carry out work of a defaulting partner unless the Commission relieves them of that obligation Abandon FP6 concept of “Collective financial responsibility” If implementation of the project is impossible or participants fail to implement it, the Commission shall ensure termination Consortium agreements obligatory unless exempted by call for proposals [Commission to publish guidelines] Changes in consortium membership possible Sub-contracting: no change from FP6 Simpler project reporting than FP6 FP7 – Briefly: Implementation of grant agreements

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Replaces FP6 concept of “Collective financial responsibility” Commission to assess risk of default and may establish a mechanism to cover financial loss Participants contribute a small (~1) % of their EC grant to the fund to insure against losses of a defaulting partner Consortium agreement could stipulate payment to risky partners in arrears on delivery of work Public bodies, secondary and higher education and entities guaranteed by MS or AC would not contribute and neither would participants in certain types of funding schemes (training, frontier research, actions for benefit of specific groups except SMEs) FP7 – Briefly: Guarantee Fund

FP7 – Briefly:Proposal submission and evaluation: 

FP7 – Briefly: Proposal submission and evaluation Rules for Participation on procedures for proposal submission, evaluation, selection and award (including for redress) to ensure consistent verification of the legal status and financial capacity of participants Evaluation criteria established in SP and WP Work Programmes and Calls will specify Types of activities (research, technology development, demonstration, training,…) Categories of most relevant participants Type of funding scheme (Collaborative projects, Networks of Excellence, Coordination and support actions) EPSS Electronic Submission: operational in March 2007 Transparent, fair and impartial evaluation procedures with help of independent experts

“Doing more with less”:the leverage effect: 

“Doing more with less”: the leverage effect FP7 – Briefly: Risk Sharing Funding Facility (RSFF)

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Calls for proposals http://cordis.europa.eu/en/home.html Research web site http://ec.europa.eu/research/future/index_en.cfm http://ec.europa.eu/research/energy/index_en.htm http://ec.europa.eu/research/agriculture/index_en.html Energy Policy http://ec.europa.eu/energy/index_en.html Conferences, proceedings, Newsletter http://ec.europa.eu/research/energy/gp/gp_events/article_1567_en.htm http://ec.europa.eu/research/energy/nn/nn_pu/renews/article_1402_en.htm http://www.europa.eu.int/comm/research/conferences/2005/kbb/index_en.html http://biomatnet.org/home.html http://www.epobio.net/workshops.htm Biomass Action Plan http://ec.europa.eu/energy/res/biomass_action_plan/green_electricity_en.htm EU Strategy for Biofuels http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/biomass/biofuel/index_en.htm

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BIOMASS REMAINS TO BE OUR MAIN RENEWABLE RESOURCE We have to use it wisely

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Thank you for your attention … and see many of you in the Seventh Framework Programme