Workshop: BECCS and BECCUS for net-negative emission technologies
Tuesday 12 May 2026
Debates Chamber, Glasgow University Union, University of Glasgow, University Avenue, G12 8QQ, UK
This workshop, jointly organised by the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and IEA (International Energy Agency) Bioenergy Task 33, will bring together academic researchers, industry practitioners, policymakers and other stakeholders to critically assess BECCS and BECCUS (bioenergy with carbon capture, utilisation and storage) technology pathways leading to net‑negative emissions; identify barriers to deployment; and explore opportunities for research, collaboration, and technology scale‑up. The workshop will also provide an overview of Supergen’s hydrogen-BECCUS and gasification projects and technology development.
Register via Eventbrite by Monday 4 May.
Agenda
| Time | Sessions |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Registration and refreshments |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Welcome and workshop framing
1. Welcome and Supergen introduction by Prof Mirjam Roeder, Director, Supergen Bioenergy Hub 2. Overview of Supergen hydrogen-beccus and gasification projects and development, Prof Manosh Paul, University of Glasgow and Dr Scott Banks, Aston University |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Keynote
Making BECCS a reality in the UK, Dr Chris Manson-Whitton, Progressive Energy Ltd |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Coffee break |
| 11:15 – 12:30 | BECCS and BECCUS technology pathways
1. IEA Bioenergy Task 33 BECCUS-opportunities for biomass gasification, Prof Joakim Lundgren, T33 Co-chair 2. Industry, Paul Willacy, Compact Syngas Solutions Ltd 3. SAF technology pathways and market readiness: Opportunities, challenges and PySAF’s strategy, Sanjeev Gajjela, PySaf 4. Biochar in climate action: Pyrolysis and gasification for carbon storage, Dr Jitka Hrbek, IEA Bioenergy Task 33 Chair 5. Q&A panel/discussion |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Networking lunch |
| 13:30 – 14:30
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BECCS and BECCUS technology scale-up and deployment
1. Circular hydrogen and alternative fuel production, Rick Minchom/David Amos, Plus Zero Ltd 2. Research and industrialisation progress of biomass gasification to green fuels in China – IEA Bioenergy Task 33, Prof Li Jian, Tianjin University, China (online) 3. Green gas with CCS – IEA Bioenergy Task 33, Berend Vreugdenhil, TNO, Netherlands 4. Q&A panel/discussion |
| 14:30 – 15:30
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Policy, regulation and sustainability of BECCS and BECCUS
1. From carbon removal to commercial reality: Policy and sustainability of BECCS and BECCUS in the UK and beyond, John Kelly, Ricardo 2. Standards/methodologies/sustainability requirements for BECCS, Michael Goldsworthy, Drax 3. Biomass sustainability and land-use, Dr Robert Holland, University of Southampton 4. Q&A panel/discussion |
| 15:30 – 15:45 | Coffee break |
| 15:45 – 16:45 | Research priorities, challenges and workforce development
Roundtable discussion (45 mins + 15 mins reporting) Industry and academia mixed |
| 16:45 – 17:00 | Closing summary |
