BECCS and BECCUS for net-negative emission technologies

Supergen Bioenergy Hub-IEA joint 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 joint workshop, 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.

Agenda

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 BECCS and BECCUS technology scale-up and deployment

1. Circular hydrogen and alternative fuel production- Rick Minchom/David Amiss, 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 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

Info: 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)

Info: Making BECCS a reality in the UK, Dr Chris Manson-Whitton (Progressive Energy Ltd)

Info: 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

Info: 1. Circular hydrogen and alternative fuel production- Rick Minchom/David Amiss, 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

Info: 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

Info: Roundtable discussion (45 mins + 15 mins reporting)
Industry and academia mixed

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Glasgow University Union, 32 University Avenue, Glasgow, United Kingdom

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