On 25–26 February, the Winter School on Gasification and Membrane Reactors took place, co-organized by the EU-funded projects Bio-MeGaFuel, HEREMES, and MemCat.

The event brought together researchers, technology developers, and industry representatives to exchange knowledge on advanced thermochemical conversion technologies and innovative reactor concepts for sustainable fuel production.

Francisco Garcia from CSIC contributed to the programme with a presentation entitled “Chemical Looping Gasification Process at Bio-MeGaFuel.” His talk introduced the fundamentals of chemical looping gasification and highlighted the progress achieved within the Bio-MeGaFuel project toward efficient and sustainable biomass conversion for advanced biofuel production.

Fausto Gallucci from 1CUBE contributed with a presentation titled:

“Membranes and Membrane Reactors for CO₂ Hydrogenation”

His lecture explored the integration of membrane technologies into catalytic reactor systems for CO₂ hydrogenation processes. Emphasis was placed on membrane reactor design, process intensification strategies, and their potential to enhance conversion efficiency and selectivity, supporting the transition toward low-carbon fuel and chemical production pathways.

The Winter School also featured contributions from the industrial sector, including presentations from GIDARA, Perpetual Next, TECNALIA, which shared their perspectives on the deployment and scaling of gasification technologies and membranes in real industrial applications.