RDI Focus Area 1:

Production of Sustainable Fuels from Residual Biomass and Waste

3D illustration of a gasification plant, showcasing industrial structures and equipment used in the gasification process, with the label 'Gasification' prominently displayed.

RDI Focus area 1 centers on syngas production plants that use gasification to process a wide range of sustainable residual biomass and waste feedstocks.

The objective of the focus area is to develop an integrated biorefinery, utilizing fluidized bed gasification to process diverse feedstocks into sustainable fuels and chemicals, and to decarbonize heavy transport fuels, including those used in maritime and aviation.

Achieving these objectives requires integrating systems and adjusting them to meet each other’s needs to form links in the Net Zero Energy Ecosystem. This work includes:

Improving end products by using hydrogen and oxygen from hydrogen electrolyzer plants to enhance the gasification process.
Optimizing operations through the application of advanced synthesis technologies.
Strengthening the gasification process by incorporating pressurization techniques and recirculating process products to boost performance.

Interested in this focus area? Contact us to join Sumitomo SHI FW and partners in the NZEE program!