CoLAB BIOREF operates in fields primarily related to the large-scale production of biofuels, renewable gases, and biomaterials derived from biomass conversion. CoLAB BIOREF supports the development, validation, and implementation of advanced solutions, focusing on transitioning technologies from laboratory or pilot scale to industrial-scale applications.

In the area of biochemical technologies, CoLAB BIOREF works with processes such as anaerobic digestion, fermentation, and biological methanation, applying them to the production of biofuels and other high value-added bioproducts.

In thermochemical technologies, activities include the development and improvement of processes such as pyrolysis, gasification, and hydrothermal liquefaction, which enable the conversion of biomass into bio-oils, renewable gases, high value-added bioproducts, and other energy products.

Beyond these areas, CoLAB BIOREF is involved in other emerging technologies, such as hybrid processes and innovative solutions for waste valorisation, Power-to-X technologies, downstream processing, and the integration of new approaches that promote sustainability and circularity.

CoLAB BIOREF provides technical support to increase the maturity of technologies, adapting processes to different scales and fostering innovation to accelerate the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy.