Cepsa started supplying 100% of renewable diesel to its network, as well as via direct sales, in 2023. The big advantage of biofuels is that they work with most existing combustion engines, meaning they can be distributed through the current infrastructure for conventional fuels.
Cepsa will also develop a portfolio of biomethane projects, substituting natural gas, which is mostly methane. in the production of low-carbon hydrogen or other processes. AI, the internet of things (IoT) and data analysis technologies are being used by the developers to maximise process efficiency, as well as to help ensure high safety and environmental standards.
“The plant will be flexible, it can produce renewable diesel, but it can also switch to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF),” said Rik Sneep, director of strategy and transformation at Cepsa.
Renewable diesel produced will be used to supply to Cepsa’s own retail fuelling network. During 2023, the firm signed an agreement to acquire Ballenoil’s network of more than 230 service stations, bringing Cepsa’s network to more than 2,000 service stations.
Full story Cepsa advances biofuel production with new plant (pemedianetwork.com)
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