- The EUR 60 million facility will start production of Bio LPG by the end of 2016.
- The facility will produce 40,000 tonnes of Bio LPG annually for the European market.
- SHV Energy will be the exclusive distributor, supplying 160,000 tonnes over four years.
- The UK Department for Transport has issued Renewable Transport Fuel Certificates for Bio LPG.
Project Overview
A ground-breaking ceremony at Neste's renewable product refinery in Rotterdam marks the start of construction for the world's first Bio LPG production facility. The EUR 60 million investment will enable the production of Bio LPG by the end of 2016.
Production and Distribution
The new facility will have a production capacity of 40,000 tonnes per year of Bio LPG, aimed at the European market. SHV Energy will be the exclusive distributor, supplying 160,000 tonnes over four years.
Environmental Impact
Bio LPG allows users of existing fossil fuels to reduce their carbon footprint without modifications to current gas applications technology. It can be used in various LPG applications, including transport, commercial heating, and retail leisure cylinders.
Regulatory Recognition
The UK Department for Transport has issued Renewable Transport Fuel Certificates (RTFCs) for Bio LPG under their Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) accreditation. SHV Energy is also collaborating with policy makers in France, Germany, the Benelux countries, Scandinavia, and Ireland on similar schemes.
Technical Details
Neste's Rotterdam refinery primarily produces premium-quality NEXBTL renewable diesel from waste, residues, and vegetable oils. The new unit will purify and separate Bio LPG from the sidestream gases produced by the refinery. Neste Jacobs, a technology, engineering, and project management company, has designed the Bio LPG production process.
