New Report Published: Biorefinery Pilot Plant Concept

The BREC project has taken a significant step forward with the release of a report on a Biorefinery Pilot Concept, marking an important milestone in advancing the circular bioeconomy. This output is designed to support agricultural schools and educational centers in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, and Latvia by providing a detailed framework for a new biorefinery pilot plant where different technologies are combined.

The report outlines a concept aimed at utilizing local agricultural waste and residual materials to produce valuable products such as biogas, protein for animal feed, biofertilizers, and biomethane for vehicle fuel.

Through this report, the BREC project addresses the “analysis paralysis” often experienced in the agricultural sector due to the abundance of technologies. The biorefinery showcases how different technologies can be utilized in combination and the concept leverages local resources and waste streams, supporting a regional transition from linear to circular bioeconomic practices. Target groups will be able to use this resource to evaluate opportunities for building new or upgrading existing pilot plants, ultimately strengthening regional independence in energy and agricultural inputs.

Process schemata farm-based biorefinery pilot plant (RISE). The following biorefinery concept with selected technology steps was created as a process path model based on the results of the mapping of the regions in the BREC project. The aim is to produce various bio-based renewable products with the pilot plant.

The technologies highlighted include:

• Protein extraction plants for creating alternative feed proteins from grass and ley crops.
• Biogas production units for converting agricultural waste into renewable energy and heat.
• Nutrient recovery systems for creating sustainable fertilizers.
• Biomethane production for renewable vehicle fuel.
• Carbon capture and utilization technologies for storing and repurposing CO₂ emissions.

This initiative underscores BREC’s commitment to empowering education centers and regional authorities with actionable tools and knowledge to lead the charge toward sustainable agricultural practices.

Read the full report her: BREC D1.1 – Report Biorefinery Pilot Plant

You can find the Calculation tool for the biorefinery pilot plant here: BREC Biorefinery pilot plant – Calculation tool by RISE

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