Conference List

10:00  coming soon

10:00  Introduction, Ludovic Cuisinier, WWF
10:10  Presentation on agroecology in a methanisation context, Anthony Le Quemener, Biosphere
10:40  Presentation on the economic aspects, from a farmer's perspective, of setting up a methanisation plant, Grégory Vrignaud, ACE methanisation
11:10  Guided discussion with the three winning farmers on a key point from each of their experiences, with questions and comments from other experts and the audience, Maxime Besnard, Magaly Bioret, Emmanuel Breteaudeau

10:00 , Felicia Mester, Methanol Institute
10:20  Development of electrified catalytic reactors for the RWGS reaction - A step towards the decarbonisation of e-SAF, Antonio Santiago Neto, CEA
10:40  Flying the Future: Advances in Aviation Fuels at the Joint BioEnergy Institute, Blake Simmons, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory LBLB
11:00  Jean-Philippe Heraud, IFPEN
11:20  F2 CNSL as a Sustainable Industrial Oil and a Future SAF Feedstock,  Lee Ilha, Viko Biofuel Co. Ltd
11:40  How could sunflowers grown by French farmers power your next flight?, Etienne Bouquet, Corteva Agriscience
12:00  Meryl Haffner, Haffner Energy

11:00  Increasing the awareness of biogas as an enabling renewable source within the Commercial and Industrial sector in SA, David Templeton, Southern African Biogas Industry Association
11:20  Upcycling Waste for Good, Aart Ven den Beukel, Safisana
11:40  Farmers Rise, Emissions Fall, Andreas Kangari, Sistema.bio
12:00  Gamuchirai Mutezo, Madam Waste
12:20  Biogas Plants in Africa - a Real Challenge, Walter Danner, Snow Leopard Projects
12:40  Open to the floor

In 2025, players in the hydrothermal gasification (HTG) sector joined forces to create the HTG Cluster within Biogaz Vallée, with the aim of launching the first (pre-)industrial projects in France in 2026 and creating a genuine industrial market around the technology by 2028. This conference aims first to provide an update on the current state of the technology and the projects already completed by its main developers in Europe.

The second part will be dedicated to the development of the future French market, with the launch of (pre-)industrial projects (including that of SUEZ in 2026) with the aim of making the technology commercially viable on an industrial scale by 2028. We will address the challenges facing players in the sector, for which discussions with public authorities are sought in order to define a regulatory framework, support mechanisms and the most appropriate market access conditions to be in place before 2030.

14:00  From Emissions to Opportunity: Scalable CO2 capture Solutions for Small and Medium Industrial Plants, Nicola Donato, Green Gas & Liquids
14:20  Closing the Loop: Austria’s First Small-Scale Bio-CO₂ Capture and Liquefaction System, Beatriz Corceiro, Bright Renewables
14:40  Business model of five innovative biogenic Carbon Capture and Utilisation: Outcomes from the CRONUS project, Najla Kamergi, SEMIDE
15:00  Unlocking large sources of bioCO₂ through post-combustion capture to accelerate the industrial transition, Juliette Poupeney, Revcoo
15:20  , Ekium, à confirmer
15:40  The Ch0C low-carbon gas boiler: a technological innovation contributing to the decarbonisation of industries, Nicolas Redsdand, Verdemobil / Pauline Plisson, Naldeo

15:15  coming soon

16:00  Decarbonisation of industry - Use of syngas from pyrogasification. Case study of Verallia and future prospects, Adrien Haller, Charwood Energy / Marc-Etienne Mercadier, Eiffel Investment Group / Frédéric Hanse, New Green Gases Advisor - CO Region
16:30  Europe's Untapped Resource & How To Decarbonize The French Industry, Carsten Søgaard, BERKES – Burmeister & Wain Energy (BWE)
16:50  Industrial Biochar Carbon Removal at Scale: Markets and Deployment Pathways, Hanna Ojanen, CarboCulture
17:10  Defossilising Industry with Agri-Residues: Trading, Processing, and Scale from Cashew-Based Projects, Vaibev Jain, Revata Carbon

16:30  , Beatriz Corceiro, Bright Renewables
16:50  , Thomas Tranekær, BioCirc
17:10  , BioCarb Solution, Mille Jorgensen
17:30  , Dylan Marks, Airfix
17:50  Unlocking cashflows through Carbon Credits for BECCS projects, Julien Jacob, Puro.Earth

17:30  The Innovation Competition Awards Ceremony is the moment where the endeavors that follow a spark of inspiration are recognised … and the persistence to see it through is rewarded. Come and be the first to hear first hand from the Biotransition visionaries and trendsetters of tomorrow's world.

The development of the biochar sector in Europe has experienced strong growth in recent years, driven by increasing awareness of decarbonisation challenges and the need to develop industrial-scale carbon sequestration capacities that are both effective and economically valuable. While biochar production is recognised as one of the most promising and already operational solutions, its deployment and promotion in France remain challenging and require appropriate technical, policy and regulatory support to enable the emergence of this new market.

10:00  Update on the biochar sector within ATEE - Yannick Ferrière, SG Énergies & President of the PyroGasification Club
10:05  ADEME support for the sector and its impact on the French Low-Carbon Strategy - Marcia Vidal, ADEME
10:25  A 360° academic offering - “Choose France!” - Anthony Dufour, University of Lorraine
11:00  Importance of traceability and solutions for BCR (Biochar Carbon Removal) - Clément Gourrièrec, Crystalchain
11:15  Presentation of the RAINBOW standard - Grégoire Guirauden, Rainbow
11:30  Audience Q&A

10:00  The Role of Biohydrogen in the Renewable Gas Landscape, Wavestone, Marouane Essahy and Mohamed Rassim Messaoudi
10:20  HyCarb project: Carbon-Negative Bio-Hydrogen at Scale?, Robin Post van der Burg, Torrgas
10:40  , Mote Hydrogen, Erika Pham
11:00  tbc

11:30  Biogenic CO₂ is produced during the anaerobic digestion process and represents a resource with strong valorisation potential. Within the same facilities, biogas is currently the primary energy vector being utilised, historically through combined heat and power (CHP) generation. However, the gradual phase-out of support tariffs is calling this model into question for many plants. In this context, the development of appropriate transport solutions is becoming a key issue for the valorisation of biogenic CO₂ and biogas when grid injection is not possible.

This conference will present the technical and regulatory principles governing pipeline networks dedicated to the transport of biogenic CO₂ and biogas. These territorial networks are designed to interconnect multiple anaerobic digestion plants or link them to shared infrastructure, in particular facilitating access to gas grid injection points or to centralised CO₂ liquefaction units.

The presentation will focus on a regulatory guidance document currently under development, aimed at authorising and framing the design, installation and operation of such networks. Key issues related to safety, liability and operating conditions will be addressed in order to remove barriers to the deployment of biogas and biogenic CO₂ transport solutions.

Demand for biogenic CO₂ is growing rapidly across multiple sectors: agri-food, greenhouses, cold-chain logistics, industrial applications, e-fuels, decarbonisation projects, and more. Anaerobic digestion alone will not be sufficient to meet this demand, but it does offer significant opportunities for local valorisation, close to production territories.
This round table will take stock of recent progress in order to clarify the current market situation and explore future outlooks.

Over a 90-minute session, speakers will present an overview of the French biogenic CO₂ market - and, to a lesser extent, the European market - introduce a practical guide for anaerobic digestion project developers to be published in 2026, and detail the key requirements for food-grade CO₂ valorisation. A specific focus on the GOCO₂ project will provide a concrete illustration of the potential of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) applications in western France. Finally, the participation of GECO2 (Biogenic CO₂ Expert Group) will highlight ongoing efforts and ambitions to structure the biogenic CO₂ market in France.

Objective: to provide operators, project developers, engineers, industrial players and territorial stakeholders with the key reference points needed to assess opportunities and build a biogenic CO₂ strategy.

This round table is organised by the Biogenic CO₂ Hub of Biogaz Vallée, in partnership with GECO2 (French Expert Group on Biogenic CO₂).

12:45  Pyrolis S2B: Autothermal Pyrocarbonisation of Biosolids, Sid-Ahmed Kessas, Suez
13:05  , Daniela Meitner, Next Generation Elements GmbH - NGE
13:25  , Andrea Salimbeni, RE-CORD

14:00  After years of being locked out by high costs and complex verification, small European farmers and foresters finally have a pathway into carbon markets. The EU's Carbon Removal Certification Framework launches in 2026, promising to democratize access - but the question remains: who will control the value, and who gets left behind?

Join Leonard Doyle and Amy Rhoades founders of Lost Glacier Cooperative to explore how mobile-first MRV technology adapted through collaboration with PlantVillage's work with 10+ million African farmers is preparing European smallholders for this moment. Learn how reliable field data capture, practice traceability, and transparent verification - linking cover crops, biochar application, and crop health directly to soil carbon models - enable farmers to capture 95% of carbon credit value, not the 20% typical in conventional markets.

Discover practical strategies for navigating CRCF compliance, France's Label Bas Carbone, and the emerging infrastructure that lets small farms compete without sacrificing sovereignty or profit. The door is opening. Are farmers ready to walk through it?

This is about ensuring that when carbon markets finally open to small producers, they're not just participants - they're owners.

14:00  Biostimulants: an innovative response to current agronomic challenges, Julien Guichard, BIO3G
14:20  Unlocking the Circular Bioeconomy: biogases systems and bio-based fertilisers, Lucile Sever, EBA
14:40  2Biol - Innovation in Granulated Solid Biofertilizer from the Liquid Digestate of Biogas Plants, Juan Antonio Khouri, Dosbio GmbH
15:00  PhycoChar®: What Happens When Algal Biochar Meets Real Soil, Stephen Milburn, Nellie Technolgies
15:20  , Thierry Jaquet, Phytorestore
15:40  , tbc
16:00  , tbc

Oxygen injected into biogas to assist with H₂S removal is partly carried through into the injected biomethane, which can create issues for certain gas network customers.
In 2025, NATRAN funded several R&D projects focused on innovative biogas treatment solutions, including a catalytic liquid scrubber technology.
Tested at the REVICO site in Cognac, the system’s performance was monitored and verified by CH4PROCESS, which now offers a France-manufactured version of the solution.