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All news on
HVO
(also known as
Renewable hydrocarbons (diesel type fraction)
and
Hydrotreated vegetable oil
): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.
30 June 2026
Neste to invest over EUR 400 million in Porvoo refinery turnaround
A nine-week shutdown Aug–Oct 2026 will cost over EUR 400m, involve about 7,500 workers and keep fuel deliveries running; local traffic, short-term flaring and noise expected.
29 June 2026
Acelen Renewables and Trafigura agree feedstock supply and offtake for Bahia biorefinery
Integrated deal secures used cooking oil feedstock and offtake for a HEFA biorefinery, linking production to North American and European markets.
26 June 2026
AIQBE posts record €827M investment in industrial infrastructure
827M€ for new plants; 23,303 jobs linked; €272M environmental/efficiency spend and €179M R&D; Andalusia aims to make Huelva a net-zero industrial valley.
25 June 2026
OMV Petrom: all modules delivered for 20 MW Petrobrazi electrolyzer
Final module delivered for the 20 MW electrolyzer; it will produce ~3,000 t/yr green hydrogen for the SAF/HVO unit; total planned capacity is 55 MW across two projects.
22 June 2026
OMV Petrom commissions aromatics unit at Petrobrazi
EUR 140m aromatics unit adds 150,000 t/y capacity for toluene and benzene; toluene output rises to ~100,000 t/y while replacing a 1961 unit with BAT.
17 June 2026
Honeywell to supply Ecofining and automation for Acelen Renewables' Bahia SAF plant
Modular Ecofining units, pumps, compressors and Experion PKS controls to accelerate SAF and renewable diesel output from waste fats, oils and greases at a greenfield Bahia site.
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27 May 2026
ORLEN opens 300,000‑tonne HVO plant using domestic feedstocks
HVO plant cuts transport GHGs ≥65%, raises national biofuel capacity to ~700kt (target 1.1Mt by 2030), reduces imports, strengthens domestic feedstock supply and farming partnerships.
22 May 2026
Acelen Renewables raises US$1.5bn to build SAF/HVO biorefinery in Bahia
Bahia biorefinery to produce 1 billion litres/year of SAF and HVO, targeting start of operations in 2029.
12 May 2026
Eni and MSC Cruises test Enilive HVO diesel on cruise ship
Pure HVO ran ~2,000 hours on a ship engine with no modifications; matched fuel performance, cut NOx ~16% and particulates, and cut lifecycle GHG ~80%. Validated by maker and independent certifier.
30 April 2026
Moody’s Affirms ORLEN A3 Rating
Moody's notes strong liquidity and baa2 BCA with stable outlook. Solid balance sheet and cash flows can fund capex and dividends. Diverse supply, flexible trading and 2026 projects boost resilience.
6 April 2026
Moeve: Green molecules could cut Europe’s energy dependency by half by 2040
Renewable hydrogen, advanced biofuels and biomethane could cut Europe’s imported energy share from 57% to 28% by 2040 and replace up to 50% of fossil demand by 2050.
5 April 2026
Moeve, Accenture partner to accelerate industrial decarbonization
Scale industrial decarbonization: renewable power, biomethane, HVO, energy‑cost optimization; use digital tools (generative AI) to model scenarios and reduce scope‑3 emissions.
30 March 2026
Itabus fleet adopts Enilive HVO
Entire 100-vehicle fleet runs on HVO made from waste, cutting CO2eq by 79.5%. In 2025 it logged 20M km, used over 3M L HVO (53% avg, 75% peak in Dec).
20 March 2026
Petrobras resumes investments in Minas Gerais during Lula visit
During Lula’s visit to Regap (Betim), resumption of investments announced: R$3.8bn (2026–30), up to R$9bn/10 yrs; 8k–36k jobs; +25k bpd capacity (2027) and 13.3 MW solar plant.
5 March 2026
Neste Leadership and Organizational Changes
Neste appoints new leadership for Renewable Products, adds a North America unit, and integrates commercial, refining, and feedstock sourcing into its leadership team.
25 February 2026
Topsoe Chosen by Petrobras for Major SAF and Renewable Diesel Project in Brazil
Petrobras will use HydroFlex® technology to process 1 million tons of feedstock annually, pending final investment decision and approvals.
25 February 2026
Eni Confirms Biorefining Investment in Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi
Eni plans to convert Sannazzaro refinery units to biorefinery, boosting biofuel output without affecting traditional fuel production, aiming for 550,000 tonnes/year by 2028.
11 February 2026
Neste Opens Lubricants Warehouse in Jönköping
Neste's new warehouse in Sweden enhances delivery speed for its high-quality lubricants, including the eco-friendly Neste ReNew line, supporting customers across Scandinavia.
6 February 2026
Neste Names Jukka Siukosaari as SVP of Public Affairs and Geopolitics
Jukka Siukosaari, former Finnish ambassador, joins Neste's leadership team to focus on public affairs and geopolitics, leveraging his diplomatic experience for the energy transition.
5 February 2026
Neste 2025 Financial Results Release
Strong 2025 results with improved EBITDA and cash flow. Renewable and oil product sales rose. Dividend proposed at EUR 0.20 per share. 2026 guidance: stable renewables, lower oil sales.
3 February 2026
Eni and Q8 to Build Priolo Biorefinery
The Priolo biorefinery will produce 500,000 tonnes of biofuels annually, aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 65%. Completion is expected by 2028.
28 January 2026
VTTI invests in rail at Amsterdam (ETA) terminal
Rail will add multimodal flexibility for gasoil and renewable diesel (HVO); construction runs this year and next, with the facility due by end‑2027 and room to add FAME loading.
26 January 2026
Moeve and GreenYellow Partner for Industrial Decarbonization
The partnership offers tailored energy solutions to reduce emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and support sustainable mobility in industrial sectors.
7 January 2026
Corteva and bp Form Etlas Biofuel Feedstock Venture
Etlas will produce biofuel feedstocks from crops, aiming for 1M tonnes annually by mid-2030s, supporting SAF and RD demand growth without extra land use.
18 December 2025
Topsoe Chosen for Uruguay's SAF and Renewable Diesel Project
ANCAP partners with Topsoe to produce 3,000 barrels/day of SAF and renewable diesel in Uruguay by 2030, reducing CO₂ emissions by 390,000 tons annually.
15 December 2025
Neste Adjusts Climate Targets
Neste delays its carbon neutrality goal to 2040, focusing on absolute emission cuts and halting emission compensation, due to financial constraints and investment priorities.
10 December 2025
VTTI and Connex enter FEED for Greenstock Pretreatment Facility in Amsterdam
Project enters FEED with target 2029 start; facility to pretreat over 400,000 t/y of waste and residue feedstocks for HVO and SAF, including animal fats and used cooking oil.
10 November 2025
Neste Secures EU Funding for New Co-Processing Technology
Neste's SCOOP project receives EU funding to develop co-processing technology for renewable fuels at Porvoo refinery, pending investment decision.
10 November 2025
PETRONAS, Enilive, Euglena Launch Biorefinery in Johor
The new biorefinery in Johor will process 650,000 tonnes of renewable feedstock annually, producing SAF, HVO, and bio-naphtha, and aims to start operations by late 2028.
4 November 2025
Fluor to Design Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub in England
Project Speedbird will use LanzaJet's technology to convert ethanol into sustainable aviation fuel, reducing British Airways' carbon emissions by 230,000 tonnes annually.
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