InnoFuels is the first and so far only networking and exchange platform for electricity-based fuels and advanced biofuels. It brings together potential and associated partners in a total of seven fields of activity and coordinates the interdisciplinary exchange and transfer of knowledge between a wide range of stakeholders from science, companies, associations, politics and society. The structure of the platform is explained in the adjacent graphic. You can find out more about our goals and activities here.
Into the new year with momentum
New workshops, exciting studies and international networking - InnoFuels starts 2025 full of energy! How can renewable fuels be ramped up? What are the next steps? An interview with project coordinator Dr. Olaf Toedter provides exciting insights into the vision and the next milestones.
Participation welcome
The InnoFuels platform regularly organises workshops and other events that are open to anyone who is interested. These events are designed to provide expert input, facilitate knowledge sharing and enable networking among all participants. The individual Innovation Focus groups host the events. Participation in the workshops is free of charge. The three most recent events are listed below. You can find more on the events page. We look forward to seeing you there!

Following the first Delphi study on general barriers and regulatory hurdles for synthetic fuels at the beginning of the year, the second round is now underway: Delphi 2. This survey focusses on the economic causes of market barriers and practical regulatory challenges. The focus is on your specific experiences and expertise - political issues are deliberately left out. The survey again utilises the simplified value chain in order to gain targeted new insights. As usual, participation is anonymous. You can still take part until 28 February 2025. Thank you very much for your support!
The survey
On March 18, 2025, the German Biomass Research Center is hosting a workshop in Leipzig as part of the Innofuels project. The aim is to shed light on the potential of renewable LNG in transportation. Topics include its use in heavy goods transport and shipping, the reduction of greenhouse gases and air pollutants, the problem of methane slip as well as funding opportunities and innovative supply concepts. The workshop provides a platform for the exchange of ideas and solutions and will be followed by the ceremonial commissioning of the pilot SBG.
To registerAt this workshop on April 2, we would like to discuss strategies and measures that can lead to a long-term strengthening of business relationships between suppliers and customers. The focus will be on the application areas of aviation, shipping and ground transportation. The workshop is primarily aimed at participants in BMDV funding projects on renewable fuels and will take place at the RheinMain University of Applied Sciences in Rüsselsheim.

You can now find a comprehensive glossary with around 100 technical terms from the world of renewable fuels and energy technologies on InnoFuels.de. Whether alcohol-based kerosene synthesis, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, liquefied natural gas, naphtha or water electrolysis - our directory offers you precise explanations of key topics and terms.
Best of all, the glossary is constantly being expanded so that you are always up to date. Take a look and be inspired!
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At a recent event organized by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation in Karlsruhe, the focus was on a highly topical issue: eFuels and their role in the energy transition. InnoFuels project manager Olaf Toedter gave a keynote speech aimed at explaining the complexity of the topic, dispelling common myths and providing a clear and well-founded presentation of the reality surrounding eFuels. The entire spectrum of topics was covered: from the terminology of fuels, technical dependencies and regulatory framework conditions for the market ramp-up to the current development of the reFuels ramp-up.

The InnoFuels platform project now has its own LinkedIn page! There you will find exciting news, project highlights and the opportunity to exchange ideas and network with the renewable fuels community. Our goal is to engage in many lively discussions, share knowledge and learn from each other. We warmly invite you to follow our page and share it with your network to further increase the reach of InnoFuels. We look forward to your support!
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Discover our new section! In ‘Knowledge at a Glance’, you will find compact, well-founded information on current developments and conditions in the transport sector. Stay informed and use the clear summaries to quickly get up to speed on important topics. The first focus is on the legal requirements for the ramp-up of reFuels.
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At the Rostock Large Engines Conference (RGMT) on 12 and 13 September, Dr.-Ing. Karten Schleef will describe the challenges facing the shipping industry and how the ramp-up of renewable fuels could advance the industry. The Chair for Piston Engines and Combustion Engines at the University of Rostock is co-organising the RGMT, which sees itself as an international forum for professional dialogue between legislators, researchers, developers and operators of large engines. This year, the InnoFuels project will also be represented with a stand.
To interview
A new publication from the Aviation Innovation Centre analyses the obstacles and challenges currently hindering the market ramp-up of SAF in Germany. The obstacles were identified in two stakeholder workshops in September 2023 and February 2024 and supplemented by literature research and expert interviews.
About the publicationFunding
Project InnoFuels is funded with a total of 5,24 million euros by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport as part of the Funding Programme Renewable Fuels. The funding guideline for the development of renewable fuels is coordinated by NOW GmbH and supported by the project management agencies VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH and Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe e. V. (Agency for Renewable Resources.