BiofuelAi is pleased to announce that Dr Benaissa Dekhici, Co-founder and Director of Product Development, will be speaking at the 7th International Conference on Biofuels and Bioenergy, taking place on 25–26 June 2026 in Edinburgh.

This international event, organised by the Coalesce Research Group, brings together leading researchers, industry professionals, and innovators to explore the theme “Advancing Biofuels and Bioenergy: Innovation for a Sustainable Future.” The conference serves as a global platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and showcasing cutting-edge technologies across bioenergy, biogas, and renewable fuel systems.

Dr Dekhici’s presentation, titled “AI-Driven Optimisation of Anaerobic Digestion: Enhancing Efficiency, Feedstock Strategy, and System Integration,” will highlight how artificial intelligence is transforming anaerobic digestion (AD) from a reactive operational process into a fully optimised, data-driven energy system.
Drawing on research from the University of Surrey’s AI4AD EPSRC programme and real-world deployment through BioFuelAI, the talk will explore:

• Real-time process optimisation to improve plant stability and operational efficiency
• Predictive feedstock selection and blending to maximise biogas yields
• AI-enabled forecasting for production, demand, and smart grid integration
• Digital platforms for system-wide integration, enabling coordination from feedstock sourcing to end-use

The session will also present case studies demonstrating measurable improvements in yield consistency, decision-making, and overall plant performance—highlighting the commercial and operational value of AI-driven tools in the biogas sector.

At BiofuelAi, Dr Dekhici leads the development of a research-to-production platform that combines physics-based modelling with machine learning to deliver actionable insights for anaerobic digestion operators.
His work sits at the intersection of:
• Bioenergy process optimisation
• Industrial digitalisation
• Control systems and simulation
• Machine learning for energy systems
This approach is helping bridge the gap between academic research and scalable industrial solutions—supporting the transition toward more resilient and economically viable renewable energy systems.

The Biofuels and Bioenergy Conference 2026 will cover a wide range of topics including:
• Biogas and anaerobic digestion
• Advanced biofuels and bio-refineries
• Biomass technologies
• Sustainable energy systems and decarbonisation
• Energy storage and system integration
By bringing together stakeholders from academia, industry, and policy, the event provides a unique opportunity to explore how emerging technologies—such as AI—are accelerating the deployment of sustainable energy solutions and shaping the future of the bioeconomy.

BioFuelAi is excited to contribute to this important conversation and to showcase how intelligent digital tools can unlock new value across the biogas value chain.

If you are attending the conference, we invite you to join Dr Dekhici’s session and connect with us to learn more about how BioFuelAi is supporting the next generation of bioenergy systems.

For more information about the 7th Biofuel and Bioenergy conference in Edinburgh, visit the official conference website.

Dr Benaissa Dekhici is Co-founder and Director of Product Development at BiofuelAi, where he is building a research-to-production platform that applies physics-based simulation and machine learning to optimise anaerobic digestion processes, support decision-making, and advance sustainable bioenergy in the biogas industry. His research Interest is in Bioenergy process optimisation, anaerobic digestion, mathematical modelling, machine learning, control systems, industrial digitalisation.

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