PROJECTS

SEAFARER

Lignocellulosic oil: novel biofuel platform for maritime transportation

The objective of the project is to further mature, demonstrate, and bring to market the next-generation bio (fuel) oil process allowing oil refineries to retrofit for 100% climate-neutral operations.

FUNDED BY: European Innovation Council and SMES Executive Agency (EISMEA).

DURATION: The project runs from November 2022 until October 2025.

SolvoThermal upgrading of pyrolysisoil

Upgrading of crude biooils

The project will explore and further develop a simple post-process based on Kvasir’s proprietary solvent liquefaction technology that upgrades biooils like pyrolysis oil to feedstocks better suited to blend with fossils.

FUNDED BY: The Innovation Fund Denmark under the Innobooster scheme. 

DURATION: The project runs from March 2025 to February 2027.

Kvasir BioOil Cost Down and Competitiveness 2030

Developing a whitebook for Project Development, Financing, and Operation of future Kvasir plants

The project aims to develop a replicable method and model for optimal site selection, plant sizing, and design of Kvasir plants, including operational and contracting frameworks to enable fast deployment and reduce financing risks.

FUNDED BY: Innovation Fund Denmark through the Innomission partnership MissionGreenFuels.

DURATION: The project runs from July 2025 until June 2028.

FRO – Improving Kvasir’s solvothermal process and building a green workforce in Southern Jutland

A regional demonstration project for a fair and fossil-free future

This project focuses on developing and demonstrating Kvasir’s innovative technology that converts agricultural residues into sustainable biofuels and valuable byproducts. At the core of the project is the scale-up of our novel solvothermal liquefaction process, exploring the commercial potential of byproduct, and building a locally trained workforce capable of operating and maintaining the new green technologies. By combining technological innovation with skills, the project supports both the green transition and regional job creation in Southern Denmark.

FUNDED BY: Fonden for Retfærdig Omstilling (FRO) – in English, The Just Transition Fund (JTF) – a public funding scheme administered by the Danish Business Authority and co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

DURATION: The project runs from May 2025 until April 2028

PARTNERS:

The Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

DTU Chemical Engineering is one of the top-ranked departments in Europe, led by Professor Kim Dam-Johansen, a pioneer in thermal conversion technologies. With extensive expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, DTU supports the project’s technological advancements and provides in-depth analyses to evaluate environmental and commercial viability.

Fredericia School of Marine and Technical Engineering (FMS)

FMS contributes to the development and delivery of training programs that equip local workers with the skills needed to operate and maintain the new green technologies introduced by the project.

FMS is a leading Danish institution for technical education with a strong focus on sustainability and industrial collaboration. With over 500 students across three campuses, FMS maintains close ties to industry leaders, including A.P. Moller – Maersk.

EUDP STRAW-FUEL-OIL

A sustainable drop-in biofuel for the decarbonization of the marine transportation sector

The project aims to scale up an already tested pilot plant for the production of straw-fuel-oil from agricultural residues to a demonstration plant and will include the design, construction, and operation of the plant. The project also involves the validation of the first-of-its-kind straw based maritime fuel on a real ship engine.

FUNDED BY: EUDP 

DURATION: The project runs from January 2023 until June 2026

PARTNERS:

CROSSBRIDGE ENERGY

A Danish refinery producing almost 35% of the total national fuel consumption with the vision of becoming CO₂ neutral. Crossbridge Energy is deeply engaged in the project as a partner who is investing almost DKK 3 million in co-financing in the project. Thus, the project brings together an existing refinery with the needed skills, capabilities, and resources to build and operate a biofuel plant, and an innovative frontrunner with a potentially disruptive technology.

NORDEN

In the partner group is also the global shipping company NORDEN who will run a full-scale validation on a vessel with the fuel produced at the demonstration plant.

THE ENERGY DEPARTMENT at AALBORG UNIVERSITY

The project’s success will also be ensured by the collaboration with researchers from the Energy Department at Aalborg University who will help with the implementation of the Kvasir Solvent Liquefaction technology by supporting the design and production with their vast knowledge of biofuels.