Upcoming Conference
6th Edition of the European Conference on Supercritical CO2 (sCO2) for Energy Systems
9.–11. April 2025,
Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, The Netherlands
Upcoming Conference
6th Edition of the European Conference on Supercritical CO2 (sCO2) for Energy Systems
9.–11. April 2025,
Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, The Netherlands
Upcoming Conference
6th Edition of the European Conference on Supercritical CO2 (sCO2) for Energy Systems
9.–11. April 2025,
Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, The Netherlands

About us - White Paper

The European Conferences on Supercritical CO2 (sCO2) were initiated in Vienna in 2016 by an informal committee which was composed of only a few members. In 2018, a formal conference committee was appointed, divided into a general committee and a local organisation team. The committee arranges the paper review process, registration, and agenda preparation and manages external contacts and the committee's representation, which also includes the website.

General Committee

Rene Pecnik, Technical University of Delft, Department of Process and Energy (conference chair)
Dieter Brillert, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Chair of Turbomachinery
Albannie Cagnac, EDF R&D, Fluid Dynamics, Power Generation and Environment Department
Václav Dostál, Czech Technical University in Prague
Otakar Frýbort, Research Centre Řež, Energy Technology Department
Uwe Gampe, Technische Universität Dresden, Chair of Thermal Power Machinery and Plants
Markus Haider, Technical University of Vienna, Institute for Energy Systems and Thermodynamics
Andreas Jäger, Technische Universität Dresden, Chair of Thermal Power Machinery and Plants
Jörg Starflinger, University of Stuttgart, Institute of Nuclear Technology and Energy Systems (IKE)
Teemu Turunen-Saaresti, LUT University, School of Energy Systems
Andreas Werner, Technical University of Vienna, Institute for Energy Systems and Thermodynamics
Marco Astolfi, Energy Department of Politecnico di Milano
Paolo Silva, Energy Department of Politecnico di Milano

Local Organizing Committee 2025

Rene Pecnik (Technical University of Delft)
Jurriaan Peeters (Technical University of Delft)
Marko Draskic (Technical University of Delft)

Conference Topics

sCO2 Applications, such as

Power Cycles
Heat Pumps
Energy Storage

Cycle Configurations
Turbomachinery
Heat Transfer & Heat Exchangers
sCO2 Experiments & Facilities
Fluid Properties & Materials

Venue

Delft University of Technology

Did you know the Netherlands originated in Delft? William of Orange, the ‘Father of the Nation,’ led the revolt against Spanish rule from here, eventually shaping The Netherlands as a sovereign nation. Since then, Delft has become known for its picturesque canals, historic architecture, and being the birthplace of the artist Johannes Vermeer. It is also renowned for its iconic blue and white Delftware pottery, Delft Blue, crafted there since the 17th century.
It is also Delft where the oldest and largest technical university of the Netherlands was founded in 1842. With a vibrant international community of over 28,000 students, researchers, and staff, TU Delft is at the forefront of scientific and technological innovation, combining world-class research and education to address global challenges.
Research at TU Delft focuses on developing sustainable solutions in energy, mobility, climate, and health through multidisciplinary collaboration across eight faculties. Renowned for its pioneering contributions to science and engineering, TU Delft is consistently ranked among the top universities globally and is recognized as a leader in sustainability and technological advancement.
The sixth European sCO2 conference is held in lecture halls A & B of the faculty of Mechanical Engineering (ME), at Mekelweg 2, 2628CD, Delft.

Mechanical Engineering Faculty and floor map indicating conference rooms A and B

Practical Information

How to reach Delft:

A direct train from the airport of Amsterdam (Schiphol) that departs every 10-15 minutes will take you to the city center of Delft in about 40 minutes. The pricing is fixed (15 Eur. each way) and the trains do not sell out. You can buy tickets at the ticket machines at the airport upon your arrival. Please consult ns.nl or 9292.nl for scheduling and ticket prices.

How to reach TU Delft from Delft City Center:

By foot: The conference venue is an easy 25 minute walk from the city center of Delft.

By public transport: As the TU Delft campus is under construction to build a new tram line, buses no longer stop directly next to the faculty. The following bus lines should take you to the campus from the train station of Delft:

Bus 69 | Direction: “TU Campus” | Stop: “Christiaan Huygensweg”
Bus 455 | Direction: “Zoetermeer Centrum West” | Stop: “Christiaan Huygensweg”
Bus 174 | Direction: “Rotterdam Noord” | Stop: “Christiaan Huygensweg”
Bus 40 | Direction: “Rotterdam Centraal” | Stops: “Jaffalaan” or “Cornelis Drebbelweg”

Plan your public transportation trip by retrieving up-to-date public transport information for any route within the Netherlands by visiting 9292.nl, or by downloading the “9292 reisplanner OV” app.

The public transportation system in the Netherlands uses a shared payment system. You can pay for public transport with a rechargeable anonymous “OV chipkaart,” which are sold at ticket machines at any train station in the Netherlands. Alternatively, you can scan your credit-/debitcard upon entering and upon exiting any means of public transport (OVpay). Lastly, you can choose to buy e-tickets in advance using the 9292 app.

By bicycle: The fastest way to get around in Delft and in any other Dutch city center is by bicycle. The conference venue is an easy 8 minute bicycle ride from the city center of Delft. You can rent a bicycle from Bike Totaal Wijtman Delft, from Dena Bike, or from most hotels. Bicycles can be left at a bicycle parking at any of the entrances to the faculty.

By car: To reach the faculty, please park your car at car park P5 at Cornelis Drebbelweg 1, Delft. All parking on the TU Delft campus is paid, a day pass is 10 Eur.

Accommodation

We recommend any hotel in the center of Delft that is within a reasonable walking/cycling distance of the campus or the Delft station. We have not made arrangements with hotels for the conference. Please book a hotel as soon as possible. We suggest:

Hotel Arsenaal Delft (****)
Hampshire Hotel Delft Centre (***)
Ibis Styles Delft City Centre (***)
Grand Museum Hotel (****)
Hotel de Koophandel (***)
The Social Hub Delft (***)
Hotel Johannes Vermeer (***)

Schedule

Important Dates

September 18th	Abstract submission deadline
November 29th	Draft paper submission deadline
January 25th	Registration opens
January 30th	Review results
February 28th	Final paper submission deadline (via conftool)
April 9th – 11th	Conference in Delft