‘Refocusing plans’: bp pauses work on SAF plants

Bp announced that it scaling back on plans for development of new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (RD) projects at its existing sites.

“bp is scaling back plans for development of new SAF and renewable diesel biofuels projects at its existing sites, pausing planning for two potential projects while continuing to assess three for progression. This is aligned with bp’s drive to simplify its portfolio, focusing on value and returns.,” said Emma Delaney, executive vice president, bp.

The press release issued by the bp did not disclose the details of the projects is currently pausing.

However, bp has announced two SAF projects: one co-processing facility in Glesenkirchen, Germany scheduled for 2025 launch whereas another HEFA-SPK facility in Australia which is due to begin production later this year.

It is unclear whether the paused projects are the two mentioned above.