- The facility will process over 400,000 tons of renewable feedstock annually.
- It aims to be operational by 2027.
- The facility will handle feedstocks like animal fats, used cooking oil, and brown grease.
- VTTI's Amsterdam terminal will provide 70,000 m3 of dedicated tank storage.
Project Overview
VTTI and Connex are collaborating to establish a renewable feedstock pretreatment facility at VTTI’s terminal in Amsterdam. This facility, known as the Greenstock Pretreatment Facility (GPF), will process over 400,000 tons of renewable feedstock annually, supporting the production of sustainable fuels like renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The facility is expected to be operational by 2027, providing additional pretreatment services in Northern Europe.
Capabilities and Infrastructure
The GPF will enable the storage, blending, and pretreatment of renewable feedstocks, preparing them for transport and production. VTTI’s terminal in Amsterdam will offer 70,000 m3 of dedicated tank storage, ensuring flexibility in loading, discharging, and quality control. The facility will handle various feedstocks, including used cooking oil, animal fats, and other advanced waste and residue streams.
Expertise and Collaboration
This project leverages Connex’s market and technology capabilities in trading renewable feedstocks and VTTI’s experience in energy infrastructure development, logistics, and storage. Connex specializes in trading sustainable feedstocks like animal fats and used cooking oil, which are essential for biofuel production. VTTI, a leader in energy infrastructure, operates energy storage terminals and facilities worldwide, including in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region.
Future Outlook
The facility will incorporate the latest technologies for energy efficiency and sustainability. Currently, the site is being prepared for permitting and construction. This initiative aligns with VTTI’s commitment to increasing its earnings from transitional and sustainable energy sources and contributes to the Port of Amsterdam’s goal of becoming one of Europe’s most sustainable ports by 2030.
