Huelva to double its biofuel plant capacity

Cepsa and Apical state that, when completed, the new biofuel plant is expected to become one of the largest second-generation biofuel plants in southern Europe, supporting lower carbon aviation, maritime and land transportation.

“We are pleased to work with the CBSR joint venture between Cepsa and Bio-Oils, on this large second-generation biofuel plant, which is consistent with our purpose of delivering a more sustainable world,” said Chris Ashton, chief executive of Worley.

Scheduled to begin operation in 2026, the new biofuel plant will have an annual production of 500,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel (hydrogenated vegetable oil), doubling the current complex’s production capacity to 1 million tonnes per annum.

Under the contract, Worley will provide engineering, procurement and field engineering support services including the feedstock pretreatment facilities, outside battery limit fuel pre-treatment units, and wastewater treatment plant.

The Port of Huelva is a frontrunner in the transition to more sustainable fuels, positioning itself as one of Europe’s key green methanol hubs.