Alfa Laval to supply pre-treatment tech

Swedish technology and services provider Alfa Laval announced that it has secured two contracts to supply technology for HBO pre-treatment units at Cepsa and Bio-Oils Energy’s joint project in Huelva, Spain.

“The biggest challenge in the biofuel industry is to triple the capacity by 2030. The volume increase is essential, and we are excited for Alfa Laval to play an important role in this transition,” says Sammy Hulpiau, president, Food & Water Division. “The trust placed in us by CBSR ensures that Alfa Laval significantly contributes to the necessary increase of biofuels in aviation, and the transformation of the entire industry.”

The contracts are worth SEK 350m ($31.9m).

The facility, a joint venture between Cepsa Bioenergia San Roque S.L. (CSBR), and Bio-Oils Energy, part of the Apical Group, will produce 500,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel annually, addressing the growing demand for cleaner, renewable energy sources.

Alfa Laval’s Food & Water Division will supply two different pre-treatment units to CBSR’s €1.2bn ($1.27bn) project. The plant is designed to emit 75 percent less CO2 than a traditional biofuel plant.

The facility, planned to be up and running during 2026, is currently under construction in Huelva, Spain.

Biofuels are crucial in the decarbonization, providing a low-carbon solution for existing technologies. In the transportation sector, they play a significant role in the shift towards net-zero emissions.

However, the current demand for biofuels far exceeds the available supply, highlighting the need for increased production and innovation to meet this growing need.