DBFZ Blog
Policy blog - Statements and background papers
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Project
Bioresources and hydrogen to methane as fuel
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Focus page
Hydrothermal Processes
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Publication
DBFZ Annual Report 2024 published
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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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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 Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity. 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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DBFZ Event
6. Bioraffinerietag
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DBFZ Events

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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