Some of the day’s main achievements included discussions of the significant progress within Work Package 1 as it nears completion, among other things. The team presented the results of the TRL-5 gasification campaign, highlighting experimental work that explored the influence of key parameters such as operating temperature and different biomass feedstocks. These results are already providing valuable input for future scale-up activities and for the digital modeling work that will support the next phases of the project. 

A live demonstration of the digital twin platform was also presented during the meeting. The current architecture is capable of receiving real-time data streams, managing digital entities, and visualizing plant components and sensor data through a user-friendly interface. This marks an important step toward integrated monitoring and optimization of the HYIELD process. 

Partners then reviewed the latest engineering updates for the demonstration plant. While construction permits are still pending, key equipment suppliers have already been engaged, and preparations are underway to ensure progress continues. The first components are expected to be delivered later this year, keeping the project aligned with its overall timeline. 

There was also a presentation of the preliminary life cycle assessment results. Early findings indicate that the HYIELD process could achieve significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional hydrogen production routes. Electricity consumption in the plasma gasifier was identified as the main contributor to emissions, but the results also show that switching from grid electricity to solar-powered electricity could reduce the overall carbon footprint by around half.