Biodiesel news

• Shell Pauses Construction of Rotterdam Biofuels Facility

  2 July 2024

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  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.
• Neste and VTTI Enhance Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply in Europe

  27 May 2024

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

  16 April 2024

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  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.
• Trafigura Acquires Greenergy

  4 March 2024

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  Trafigura acquires Greenergy's European business, enhancing its biofuels and fuel supply operations. The deal supports Greenergy's decarbonisation plan and market expansion.
• Cepsa and Bio-Oils Start Construction on Southern Europe's Largest 2G Biofuels Plant

  23 February 2024

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The new plant in Huelva will double 2G biofuels capacity to 1 million tons by 2026, creating 2,000 jobs. It will produce SAF and renewable diesel, cutting CO2 emissions by 75% compared to traditional plants.

• BioAdvance Opens €22M Biofuel Plant in Portugal

  29 January 2024

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  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.
• La Mède: Future Energy Hub

  26 June 2023

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  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.
• TotalEnergies Boosts SAF Production in Grandpuits

  7 June 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  Grandpuits site doubles SAF capacity to 285,000 tons and adds an 80 GWh biomethane unit, maintaining 250 jobs. Bioplastic project with Corbion discontinued.
• Cepsa Awards Técnicas Reunidas Engineering Contract for 2G Biofuels Plant in Huelva

  25 April 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

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

  14 April 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

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

  8 March 2023

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  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.
• Eni Explores Third Bio-Refinery in Livorno

  17 October 2022

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  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.
• Grandpuits Zero-Crude Platform by 2024

  1 October 2022

  Biobased & CircularPolymersEnergy

  

  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.
• TotalEnergies and SARIA Partner to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuels

  26 September 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  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.
• Chevron Expands Lower Carbon Feedstock Project in Emden, Germany

  27 August 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  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.
• Greenergy Boosts Amsterdam Biodiesel Production

  25 August 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  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.
• Neste Expands Renewable Products Refinery in Rotterdam

  27 June 2022

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  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.
• Cargill Opens Advanced Biodiesel Plant in Belgium

  15 June 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  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.
• Rossi Biofuel and MOL Group Open Biodiesel Plant in Hungary

  11 March 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

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

  21 October 2021

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  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.
• Shell to Build Major Biofuels Facility in Rotterdam

  16 September 2021

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  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.
• Eni Launches Biomass Plant in Gela, Italy

  19 March 2021

  Biobased & CircularRefineryEnergy

  

  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.
• UPM Advances Biofuels Growth Plans

  28 January 2021

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

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

  13 January 2021

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  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.
• TotalEnergies' Zero-Crude Platform by 2024

  1 January 2021

  Biobased & CircularPolymersRefineryEnergy

  

  Grandpuits will convert biomass to biofuels, produce PLA bioplastics, recycle plastic waste, and build solar plants, creating jobs and supporting carbon neutrality goals.
• Cargill Invests in Biodiesel Plant in Ghent

  22 October 2020

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The new plant will process diverse waste feedstocks into biodiesel, supporting renewable energy goals and creating 80 jobs. It aligns with the EU's RED II directive and promotes a circular economy.
• Total Invests €500 Million to Transform Grandpuits Refinery into Biofuels and Bioplastics Hub

  24 September 2020

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  The Grandpuits refinery will cease crude oil refining by 2021, shifting to renewable diesel, bioplastics, plastics recycling, and solar power by 2024, creating 1,000 construction jobs and maintaining 250 positions.