Microalgae cultivation by efficient carbon capture and wastewater recycling to boost growth via a CO2 fixation process while contributing to greenhouse gas reduction.
Microalgae conversion into biocrude, eliminating costly processes and offering an eco-friendly method for algae-to-biofuel production.
SUSTEPS emphasizes the importance of maximizing biocrude yield and effectively valorizing all components of the biocrude to meet market standards.
SUSTEPS
Sustainable, Secure and Competitive Biofuels
The SUSTEPS project is a comprehensive initiative focused on advancing the sustainable production of biofuels from microalgae. It addresses the entire value chain of this innovative process, aiming to identify and overcome challenges while maximizing opportunities. The project involves various key elements, including microalgae cultivation and carbon dioxide (CO2) fixation, processing microalgae into biocrude, upgrading biocrude, producing green hydrogen, and valorizing aqueous streams.
Sustainable Biofuel
Date starting : september 2023
Project duration : 48 months
Project budget : 3 millions euros
Objectives
SUSTEPS aims to enhance the sustainable production of algae-based biofuels by addressing challenges and leveraging opportunities in the value chain. The project focuses on developing a cost-effective…
Impact
The production of biofuels using microalgae as a raw material and CO2 as a feedstock holds significant potential for positive environmental impact. This innovative approach not only provides…
Workplan
SUSTEPS main overall objective is to improve key knowledge, identify systemic constraints and opportunities, and propose solutions for the scaling up of a sustainable algae-based biofuel value chain. In order to…
News & Events

Scientific publication: Defining the Interplay Between Energy Transition Challenges and Biomass Contributions: A Resource, Technology, and Environment Perspective. Review paper
Link to the paper: https://lnkd.in/e_VkJx_9 This paper follows an international seminar hosted by our partners at Universidade Federal de Itajubá, UNIFEI – Brazil, which brought

Newsletter N°5
📬 Our 5th Newsletter is out!As SUSTEPS reaches its 30-month mark, we are excited to share the latest research progress across the biofuel value chain. Take

SUSTEPS, CAPTUS and SUNFUSION Projects organised a workshop at EUBCE 2026
Three Horizon Europe projects – CAPTUS, SUSTEPS and SUNFUSION – joined forces on 9 May 2026 at the 34th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition to
