Press releases 2026
12.05.2026
The future of the bioeconomy: the ‘SoBio2’ project outlines the optimal use of biomass by 2050
The project “Scenarios for the optimal use of biomass in the bioeconomy by 2050”, carried out by the DBFZ and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), investigated the cost-effective use of limited biomass resources in the energy, chemical, peat substitution and timber construction sectors, as well as for the generation of negative emissions to achieve climate protection targets in Germany by 2050. Using system modelling as well as various scenario and sensitivity analyses, the project provides robust insights into the establishment of the bioeconomy within the scope of the study. On 5 May 2026, the closing event of the SoBio2 project took place, attended by over 230 participants. read more
16.04.2026
International study shows: Cascading wood use into bioenergy with CO₂ capture and storage can play a crucial role in achieving climate neutrality
A large-scale study has identified an effective way in which wood can be used to help achieve long-term climate targets. Led by researchers from the University of Galway in Ireland and experts from IEA Bioenergy, the study investigated how residual and waste wood can contribute to the permanent removal of carbon from the atmosphere through a combined use for manufacturing products and subsequent energy generation with carbon capture and storage (BECCS). The research findings were published as an open-access paper in Nature’s Communications Earth & Environment. Read more
10.02.2026
17th Expert Talk on ‘Particle Precipitator’: The technological standard is high, but demand remains too low
At the 17th expert talk on ‘Particle Precipitator in domestic combustion systems’, jointly organised by the DBFZ and the Technology and Support Centre (TFZ), more than sixty experts gathered on 4 February 2026 to discuss, among other things, the outlook for future European air pollution control regulations as well as catalytic and electrostatic emission reduction techno-logies. The participants' conclusions were mixed: the state of development of dust Precipitators is now very advanced, but the market penetration of furnaces with sophisticated separation technology remains low due to costs, and the necessary incentives are lacking, particularly in the area of single-room fireplaces. Read more