by Daniela Negruti Today, we celebrate World Algae Day! Algae are among the oldest and most versatile organisms on Earth. For over a billion years, they have been shaping our planet’s atmosphere and ecosystems. Today, they are increasingly recognised as one of the most promising biological resources for addressing some of the twenty-first century’s most...
by Daniela Negruti Producing more Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is often seen as the key to reducing aviation emissions. However, as highlighted in a recent webinar attended by FUELGAE, organised by the World Bioenergy Association (WBA) and Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA), getting SAF from production facilities to aircraft is a far more complex...
When you think of algae, you might picture green ponds or seaweed on the beach. But did you know algae and microalgae are part of your daily life—often without you even realizing it? From toothpaste to energy bars, these tiny organisms are making a big impact. To celebrate International World Algae Day, we’ve rounded up...
Cliò E. Agrapidis, PhD The transition to sustainable energy systems requires solutions that integrate with existing industrial infrastructures. Europe’s heavy transport and aviation sectors depend on energy-dense fuels, and replacing these with renewable alternatives is essential for meeting Green Deal and Fit for 55 targets. But conventional biofuels alone cannot deliver the scale or carbon...
By Elena Gorostiza On May 9, 2025, research centres across the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) celebrated Europe Day with a special event held at the Eugenio TrĂas Public Library in Madrid. This initiative, designed to engage high school students with European research, highlighted the impactful work being carried out through EU-funded projects. Among the...
By Cliò E. Agrapidis, PhD The Transport Emissions Challenge Transport is a large contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for almost one quarter of global carbon dioxide emissions. Almost one third of these comes from trucks carrying freight. In the EU, more than 10% of transport emissions are due to aviation. The common dominator for...
FUELGAE interview: Dr. Giannis Penloglou on Advancing Microalgae for CO₂ Capture and Biofuel Production by Cliò E. Agrapidis, PhD     Published: 05.03.2025 How can we turn industrial CO₂ emissions into a resource instead of waste? The FUELGAE project is tackling this challenge by using microalgae to capture CO₂ and produce biofuels. To...
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