Biodiesel news

• 1 September 2024

  Honeywell and Repsol Partner on Renewable Fuels

  The collaboration aims to scale biofuel production using waste materials and explore advanced recycling technologies to reduce carbon emissions and support energy transition goals.
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  15 August 2024

  OMV Launches Co-Processing Plant at Schwechat Refinery

  The new plant converts 160,000 tons of liquid biomass into renewable diesel components, reducing CO2 by 360,000 tons annually. The fuel will be available at 550 stations in Austria, Czech Republic, and Hungary.
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  4 July 2024

  Vertex Bioenergy Opens Corn Oil Extraction Facility in Cartagena

  The new facility extracts corn oil for livestock feed and biofuel production. With a €5M investment, it has a 4,000-ton annual capacity and 400-ton storage.
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  2 July 2024

  Shell Pauses Construction of Rotterdam Biofuels Facility

  Construction is paused to address project delivery and market conditions. Contractor numbers will reduce, slowing activity to control costs and optimize sequencing, ensuring future competitiveness.
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  27 May 2024

  Neste and VTTI Enhance Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply in Europe

  Neste expands SAF storage and blending at VTTI’s Rotterdam terminal, boosting supply across Europe and supporting the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation for sustainable fuel use by 2025.
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  16 April 2024

  Topsoe to Provide Technology for Cepsa's 2G Biofuels Plant in Spain

  The new plant will produce 500,000 tons of SAF and renewable diesel annually using HydroFlex™ technology, doubling renewable fuel capacity and supporting decarbonization in hard-to-electrify sectors.

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  21 February 2024

  KT (MAIRE) secures €123M contract from Eni for hydrogen unit at Livorno biorefinery

  The €123M project, set for completion in 2026, will produce hydrogen from natural gas and biogenic feedstocks, aiding biofuel production and future CO2 capture at Eni's Livorno biorefinery.
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  29 January 2024

  Eni Advances Third Bio-Refinery Conversion in Livorno

  The Livorno site will convert to bio-refining, adding three new plants for hydrogenated biofuels. Completion is expected by 2026, aiming for carbon neutrality and increased biofuel capacity.
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  29 January 2024

  BioAdvance Opens €22M Biofuel Plant in Portugal

  The new €22M biofuel plant in Portugal will initially produce 20,000 tons/year, expanding to 200,000 tons. It created 36 jobs and aims to export 60-70% of its output, focusing on sustainability.
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  26 June 2023

  La Mède: Future Energy Hub

  La Mède produces HVO biodiesel, AdBlue, Avgas, and recycled fuels. It features a solar farm, logistics hub, training center, and microalgae test platform, focusing on sustainability and CO2 reduction.
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  7 June 2023

  TotalEnergies Boosts SAF Production in Grandpuits

  Grandpuits site doubles SAF capacity to 285,000 tons and adds an 80 GWh biomethane unit, maintaining 250 jobs. Bioplastic project with Corbion discontinued.
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  25 April 2023

  Cepsa Awards Técnicas Reunidas Engineering Contract for 2G Biofuels Plant in Huelva

  The plant will produce 500,000 tons of renewable diesel and SAF annually, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 90%. The project involves over 180 experts and 500,000 hours of work.
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  14 April 2023

  Cepsa and Bio-Oils to Build Largest 2G Biofuels Plant in Huelva

  The new plant will produce 500,000 tons of SAF and renewable diesel annually, create 2,000 jobs, and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90%, with operations starting in 2026.
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  8 March 2023

  Cepsa to Invest 1 Billion Euros in New Biofuels Plant in Spain

  The new plant in Palos de la Frontera will create 1,600 jobs, produce biofuels from organic waste, cut CO2 emissions by 90%, and support the company's 2030 strategy for energy transition and decarbonization.
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  17 October 2022

  Eni Explores Third Bio-Refinery in Livorno

  Eni is studying the feasibility of a new bio-refinery in Livorno, focusing on hydrogenated biofuel production, leveraging existing infrastructure, and aiming for decarbonization and employment stability.
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  1 October 2022

  Grandpuits Zero-Crude Platform by 2024

  The Grandpuits site will convert biomass to biofuels, produce bioplastics, recycle plastic waste, and generate solar power, aiming for net-zero emissions and no layoffs by 2024.
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  26 September 2022

  TotalEnergies and SARIA Partner to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuels

  The agreement secures feedstock supply for SAF production at Grandpuits, boosting capacity by 25%. The project aligns with TotalEnergies' net-zero goals and awaits regulatory approval.
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  27 August 2022

  Chevron Expands Lower Carbon Feedstock Project in Emden, Germany

  The Emden biorefinery expansion adds a pretreatment system to use diverse feedstocks for biodiesel, supporting low-carbon fuel production. Completion is expected by late 2023.
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  25 August 2022

  Greenergy Boosts Amsterdam Biodiesel Production

  Production up 25% with upgraded pre-treatment for diverse waste oils. Supports transport decarbonisation and future biofuel demand. Port of Amsterdam highlights its role in sustainable transition.
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  27 June 2022

  Neste Expands Renewable Products Refinery in Rotterdam

  The Rotterdam refinery expansion will boost renewable product capacity by 1.3 million tons annually, including 1.2 million tons of SAF, enhancing global competitiveness and sustainability efforts.
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  15 June 2022

  Cargill Opens Advanced Biodiesel Plant in Belgium

  The new plant in Ghent converts waste oils into biodiesel for maritime and trucking sectors, reducing carbon emissions and supporting the circular economy with advanced waste-processing technology.
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  11 March 2022

  Rossi Biofuel and MOL Group Open Biodiesel Plant in Hungary

  The new plant in Komárom uses RepCat technology to produce biodiesel from various waste fats, achieving over 85% greenhouse gas savings and complying with EU renewable fuel regulations.
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  7 March 2022

  Repsol Begins Construction of Spain's First Advanced Biofuels Plant

  The €200M project will produce 250,000 tons of advanced biofuels annually, reducing CO2 by 900,000 tons. It supports Repsol's 2050 net zero goal and involves 1,000 jobs and 240 auxiliary companies.
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  21 October 2021

  Worley Supports Shell's Low-Carbon Fuels Project in Rotterdam

  The project will produce 820,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 2.8 million tonnes. Production starts in 2024, led from The Hague.
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  16 September 2021

  Shell to Build Major Biofuels Facility in Rotterdam

  The new Rotterdam facility will produce 820,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel annually, aiding emissions reduction and supporting Shell's net-zero target by 2050.
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  19 March 2021

  Eni Launches Biomass Plant in Gela, Italy

  The new plant in Gela processes biomass into biofuels, supporting decarbonization and circular economy. It replaces palm oil with castor oil and integrates advanced technologies for sustainable production.
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  28 January 2021

  UPM Advances Biofuels Growth Plans

  The basic engineering phase for a new biorefinery begins, aiming for 500,000 tonnes of renewable fuels annually, reducing CO2 emissions and using sustainable feedstocks.
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  13 January 2021

  Total and Engie to Build France's Largest Green Hydrogen Site

  The Masshylia project at La Mède biorefinery will use solar power to produce 5 tonnes of green hydrogen daily, cutting 15,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, with production starting in 2024.