- The batch consists of 5,300 tons of sustainable fuel, avoiding 300 tons of CO2 emissions.
- Repsol's Puertollano and Tarragona complexes produced biojet from biomass in 2020 and early 2021.
- The European Commission's Refuel Aviation Initiative aims for 2% sustainable aviation fuel use by 2025 and 63% by 2050.
- Repsol plans to produce 1.3 million tons of sustainable biofuels by 2025 and over 2 million tons by 2030.
Introduction
Repsol has produced Spain's first batch of biojet fuel from waste at its Petronor Industrial Complex in Bilbao. This batch consists of 5,300 tons of sustainable fuel, which will prevent the emission of 300 tons of CO2, equivalent to 40 flights between Madrid and Bilbao.
Previous Productions
This is the third production of biojet fuel by Repsol in Spain, following batches produced at the Puertollano and Tarragona complexes in 2020 and early 2021, where biomass was used as the raw material. The latest batch uses waste as feedstock, integrating circular economy principles to improve waste management and produce low carbon footprint fuels.
EU and National Initiatives
The European Commission's Refuel Aviation Initiative, part of the Fit for 55 package, aims to boost the supply and demand of sustainable aviation fuels in the EU, targeting 2% use by 2025 and 63% by 2050. The National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan in Spain recognizes biofuels as the most widely available renewable technology for transportation, especially in sectors like aviation where electrification is challenging.
Future Plans
Repsol is committed to leading the energy transition and aligning with these initiatives. The company plans to build Spain's first low-emission advanced fuels plant in Cartagena, with a capacity to produce 250,000 tons of hydrobiodiesel, biojet, bionaphtha, and biopropane from waste annually. Repsol aims to produce 1.3 million tons of sustainable biofuels by 2025 and over 2 million tons by 2030.
