Carbon-neutral low-processed fuel blending component

FOR-BLEND investigates three types of locally available forest-based residue feedstocks to produce a sustainable fuel blending component: sawdust, bark, and bio oil by-product from biochar process. During this project advanced analytical methods for new lignocellulosic-based fuel component are developed for determining its composition as well as physical-chemical properties. Moreover, the new fuel blending component is evaluated for (ICE) combustion engines applications, while the production process is integrated and evaluated through Life Cycle Analysis and technoeconomic assessment. 

In this project RISE is working together with University of Vaasa and Åbo Akademi University to determine how residual lignocellulosic streams can be used to produce fuel components. RISE will share its knowledge and expertise in pyrolysis methods as well as biocrude hydroprocessing demonstrating the entire production process from solid feedstock to the final drop-in fuel blend component at RISE available facilities in Piteå.