BP’s SAF hub gets green light in Kwinana: Reports
BP’s ambitious plans to establish a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and green hydrogen hub at the former Kwinana oil refinery have received a significant boost with the backing of the City of Kwinana, according to reports.
The project, valued at over $1bn, is set to play a pivotal role in accelerating Western Australia’s transition to a greener energy future.
The energy giant’s proposal, which includes a biofuels refinery and a 75-megawatt electrolyser for green hydrogen production, is scheduled to be reviewed by a Development Assessment Panel (DAP) this week.
The biofuels refinery would have the capacity to process a range of feedstocks, including vegetable oils, animal fats, and used cooking oils, to produce SAF. Once operational, the SAF would be piped directly to Perth Airport, supporting the aviation industry’s efforts to decarbonise in line with the Federal Government’s Jet Zero Council goals.
The site will have production capacity of 3500,000MT of SAF per annum through the HEFA-SPK pathway and is expected to begin production in 2026.
The green hydrogen electrolyser, which has already secured $70m in Federal funding, would further contribute to the project’s sustainability goals. Green hydrogen can be used as a clean energy source for various applications, including transportation and industrial processes.
BP’s decision to repurpose the former Kwinana oil refinery site demonstrates its commitment to a more sustainable future. By investing in renewable energy projects like this, BP is helping to drive the transition away from fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
BP is scaling its SAF production capacity around the world with key investments in feedstock collection. Last week, the company the company announced an agreement with US-based waste-to-energy company Downey Ridge Environmental Company (Greasezilla) to capture and convert brown grease waste from restaurants into SAF.