The Horizon EU-funded research project +C2FUe-LS (Turning recycled carbon into valuable fuels for all transport sectors by marrying selective plasma and bio-/chemo-catalysis at mild conditions) aims to develop a disruptive innovative technology for the production of renewable synthetic fuels and chemicals, using highly energy efficient processes.
The project was launched in Huesca and Zaragoza (Spain) on 13-14 November 2025. It will bring together seven partners from four EU countries, coordinated by the Aragon Hydrogen Foundation (FHa). The +C2Fue-LS project will focus on converting CO₂ into alcohols and key compounds, including fuels and high-value chemicals, using plasma technology under mild conditions below 100°C (cold plasma).
The final reactor, fully powered by renewable electricity, CO₂, and green hydrogen, will be able to selectively produce:
- aldehydes and light alcohols for fuel cells and direct use in maritime transport,
- essential components for the chemical industry or
- higher quality alcohols for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
Through this research, +C2FUe-LS will contribute to the European Union’s objective of shifting its economy away from fossil resources.
“I like to talk about defossilisation rather than decarbonization. Carbon can be transformed into fuels and alcohols, and the project will focus on achieving this in the most innovative and energy-efficient manner” said Vanesa Gil, +C2Fue-LS project Coordinator from FHa.
+C2FUe-LS is a project funded by the European Union “Horizon Europe” research and innovation program for the “Development of next generation synthetic renewable fuel technologies”.
A project website is under construction and will be launched by March 2026.
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