Eni's New Biorefinery Project in Sannazzaro

Project Overview

Eni has received approval to convert parts of the Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi refinery into a biorefinery. The project includes converting the Hydrocracker unit using Ecofining™ technology and building a pre-treatment unit for waste and residues.

Production and Capacity

The biorefinery will have a processing capacity of 550,000 tonnes per year, focusing on producing HVO diesel and SAF-biojet. Hydrogen will be sourced from existing plants, and logistics infrastructure will be adapted for the new operations.

Timeline and Goals

Production of HVO diesel and SAF-biojet is expected to start in 2028. Eni aims to increase its biorefining capacity from 1.65 million tonnes per year to over 5 million by 2030, with the potential to produce up to 2 million tonnes of SAF annually by 2030.

Strategic Importance

The new biorefinery will enhance product diversification without impacting the existing refinery's capacity. It will play a strategic role in supplying traditional jet fuel and SAF to north-west Italian airports, including Milan Malpensa.