The ultimate goal of the BIOFOREVER project is to have one or more bio-based value chains commercialised in Europe. . So far 20 European sites have shown an interest to develop and host a biorefinery project. 5 sites have been selected to do a ‘deep dive’ in order to assess the feasibility of a commercial biorefinery project. The aforementioned ‘deep dive’ will facilitate a go/no go decision to start basic engineering for a biorefinery by mid-2019. The full article can be accessed via www.besustainablemagazine.com