13 JAN DTU embarks on a hunt for enzymes to convert CO2 Scientists are identifying enzymes that are extremely efficient at utilizing CO2 directly from the air and converting it into new chemicals and bio-fuels. CO2 separation and CO2 storage Climate adaptation Enzymes and proteins Bioenergy Energy systems Energy production
08 NOV Newly discovered enzyme increases biomass value With the discovery of a new enzyme, it may one day become possible to use the plants’ glue nutrient—lignin. The substance has applications in electronics, various types... Biotechnology Bioenergy Energy production
14 JUL Biogas to be converted into methanol Sustainable fuel has moved a big step closer with a new demonstration plant that can convert biogas into the liquid fuel methanol. Bioenergy Energy production
16 DEC CO2 must be captured - and exploited Researchers will develop a mobile plant that can capture CO2 before it is released into the atmosphere. The unwanted greenhouse gas will instead be exploited for new... CO2 separation and CO2 storage Bioenergy Energy production
03 DEC Large ships must run on green fuel Gas produced from biowaste and wind may make shipping traffic carbon neutral. Maersk Line has teamed up with DTU and Chinese partners to develop sustainable fuel for... Bioenergy Engineering Ships and offshore constructions
21 DEC Biogas technology to produce future green raw materials DTU will be contributing to the development of a more profitable way of producing biogas, opening up for the production of biofuels for trucks and planes. Bioenergy Energy production Energy systems CO2 separation and CO2 storage Environmental technology
01 NOV Increasing biogas yield from manure A new method makes agricultural manure far more suitable as a raw material for biogas. Bacteria and microorganisms Organic chemistry Bioenergy Energy production
05 OCT Grundfos Prize awarded to the world’s leading researcher within conversion of... Professor Irini Angelidaki receives the prestigious Grundfos Prize for 2017 for her many years of research into using microorganisms for energy and other products. Bioenergy Environmental technology Energy technology
16 JUN DTU professor receives Danish gas award Professor Poul Erik Morhost was presented with the Danish Gas Award for 2017 for his extraordinary work in the research project Future Gas which brings together industry... Energy technology Bioenergy Energy systems
24 MAR Upgrading of biogas at full speed Biogas is currently not as valuable as natural gas. But it could be. Bioenergy Energy storage