GIFFT brought glass-making innovation to the Green Ideas Festival in Vilnius, where researchers from the Lithuanian Energy Institute demonstrated a model of the project’s plasma burner prototype to the public for the first time.

Could plasma-assisted combustion help reduce emissions in glass production? At the second LoCaGas conference in Kaunas on 17 June 2026, GIFFT coordinator Dr Nerijus Striūgas shared the project’s latest advances in using hybrid fuel mixtures to generate sustainable industrial heat.

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have completed a pioneering pilot-scale campaign using steam plasma to advance biomass gasification. Supported by GIFFT and other research initiatives, the experiments unlocked new operating conditions that could enable more efficient conversion and hydrogen-rich gases. 

Cutting emissions while managing fluctuating energy prices is a pressing challenge for the glass industry. GIFFT’s latest market assessment explores how fuel-flexible furnaces could help manufacturers adapt their energy mix and what it will take to bring these technologies into industrial use. From potential environmental benefits to investment barriers, discover the opportunities and factors that will shape uptake.

What’s next for fuel-flexible glass production? Join the GIFFT Final Conference, taking place alongside ENTRUST 2027, held on 11–14 May 2027 in Kaunas, Lithuania, to explore the project’s results and discuss the path towards industrial application. The specific GIFFT conference date, programme and participation details will be announced soon.

How can biomass support a more sustainable glass industry? GIFFT’s poster presentation at EUBCE 2026 showcased its approach to combining biomass-derived synthetic gas, plasma-assisted heating and biomass ash reuse in glass production. The event offered an opportunity to exchange ideas with the biomass community and connect with researchers and industry professionals.