Publication
DBFZ Annual Report 2024 published
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Focus page
Hydrothermal Processes
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DBFZ Blog
Policy blog - Statements and background papers
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OpenData
Research data freely accessible in the DataLab
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Project
Soil improvement in Ethiopia through the energetic and material use of agricultural residues
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Project
Bioresources and hydrogen to methane as fuel
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Smart Bioenergy - Innovations for a sustainable future

The DBFZ Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum gemeinnützige GmbH (DBFZ) is a federal institution founded in 2008 that conducts applied research into the energetic and integrated material use of biomass. The institution is represented by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture. As of 12/2024, the DBFZ has 271 employees covered by collective labour agreements. The DBFZ is headquartered in Leipzig. The Supervisory Board of the DBFZ consists of representatives from five energy-related ministries (BMLEH, BMUKN, BMV, BMWE, BMFTR, SMUL) / Status: 07/05/2025.

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Monitoring report

DBFZ publishes comprehensive monitoring of renewable energies in transport

The DBFZ, in cooperation with scienttific partners, has compiled a comprehensive monitoring report on the topic of ‘Renewable energies in transport’. The study, which has now been published and is freely available, describes the current status of the energy transition in the transport sector in Germany, Europe and worldwide.

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Pilot-SBG

From biogenic residues to renewable methane and green hydrogen: DBFZ puts modern pilot plant into operation

The ‘Pilot-SBG’ project, funded by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV), is focussing on the provision of renewable methane as an energy source for transport sectors that are difficult to electrify. In the presence of around 120 guests from research, politics and industry, the new research plant was officially put into operation in a ceremony on 18 March 2025.

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Transformative Research International

Nutrient-rich biochar for better soils and food security in Ethiopia

Since 2021, the ‘ETH-Soil’ project, which is being implemented by the DBFZ and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), has been pursuing the goal of sustainably improving the living conditions of smallholder farmers in rural regions with food shortages by introducing new technologies and processes.

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Virtual event
Greenhouse gas reduction quota in transport | Status and necessities for effective climate protection
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Virtual event
Practical workshop ‘Bio-based plastics’
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DBFZ Event
WEBINAR: Aktuelle Forschungsbedarfe
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Virtual event
Online workshop: MRV key messages for biogenic negative emissions
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DBFZ Event
6. Bioraffinerietag
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DBFZ Events

22.05.2025, Online

Greenhouse gas reduction quota in transport | Status and necessities for effective climate protection

On 22 May 2025, experts will discuss the current status of the implementation of the RED Directive in Germany. The focus will be on challenges such as resource issues, cross-modal application, fraud prevention and long-term prospects. The event is part of the InnoFuels project, which promotes the rapid ramp-up of advanced fuels. It brings together research institutions, manufacturers, energy suppliers and ministries to develop joint solutions.…
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27.05.2025, Online

Practical workshop ‘Bio-based plastics’

Biogenic waste and residues are the key to a sustainable and bio-based economy. This workshop will discuss the potential of producing bioplastics from biogenic residues, waste and by-products. Together with you, we would like to identify the relevant operator interests, establish partnerships and determine potential business options. The event will be held in German.
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03.06.2025, Online

WEBINAR: Aktuelle Forschungsbedarfe

Bioenergy in future energy policy: New regulations have been adopted or are on the way, what does this mean for the future of bioenergy? In a webinar on 3 June from 13:00 to 15:00, the accompanying research of the ‘Biomass energy use’ funding area will assess the situation with the participants and discuss current research needs. The event will be held in German.
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05.06.2025, Online

Online workshop: MRV key messages for biogenic negative emissions

As part of the BioNET project, the German Biomass Research Center cordially invites you to an interactive online workshop on the measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) of biogenic negative emission technologies. The aim of the workshop is to discuss with the participants the key messages for a policy brief to be published in summer 2025. The focus will be on key challenges in relation to methodology, verification and accounting of…
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16.09.2025, DBFZ in Leipzig

6. Bioraffinerietag

Call for Abstracts until 25.05.2025: On 16th September 2025, the DBFZ invites you to the 6th Biorefinery Day in Leipzig. The event will focus on innovative conversion and separation processes that enable the efficient utilisation of biomass for the production of bio-based products and fuels. The DBFZ will present current research work on biorefinery technologies - but the Biorefinery Day thrives on knowledge transfer and exchange: scientists,…
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International

Knowledge and Technology Transfer

Despite a rapidly growing rate of photovoltaic and wind turbines within the global total primary energy supply, biomass remains the most important renewable energy source in the world, according to the IEA. However, the potential is limited...

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IEA Bioenergy
Network

DBFZ @ IEA Bioenergy

The IEA Bioenergy is an organisation founded in 1978 by the International Energy Agency with the aim of improving international cooperation and the exchange of information on bioenergy research. The DBFZ is currently represented with several scientists in five tasks.

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Save the date!

Bioenergy Status Conference 2025

On 20/21 November 2025, the Bioenergy Status Conference will bring together researchers from the ‘Energetic use of biogenic residual and waste materials’ funding area with companies and associations for the 12th time in order to network and work together on a sustainable future.

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Funding programm "Biomass Energy Use"
Funding programme

Project ideas wanted

Until 1 September 2022, 2pm new project ideas on the subject of bioenergy can be submitted within the framework of the 7th Energy Research Programme. Please note the new topics such as energetic sewage sludge utilisation, biofuels, biogenic hydrogen production, etc...

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