BTG and GoodFuels are preparing to invest in bio-refineries to meet shippings low carbon fuel needs. The biomass technology[ds_preview] group BTG wants to set up a new company that can convert pyrolysis oil into a diesel fuel suitable for shipping. The aim is to create the world’s first refinery for an advanced marine biofuel based on pyrolysis oil. The plant is said to be operated by a new company called BTG-neXt. In the first phase, BTG-neXt will focus on building a refinery to convert pyrolysis oil into 100% sustainable marine biodiesel for ships to demonstrate that continuous production is possible. Pyrolysis oil is produced from biomass based residues such as sawdust and grass cuttings and is considered a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. It is crucial that the new fuels make no concessions with regard to the sustainability of the raw materials, says BTG. GoodFuels, a Dutch pioneer in sustainable marine biofuels, sees sufficient potential in BTG’s plans to explore the possibility of a joint investment in the demonstration plant. The ports of Rotterdam and Eemshaven are possible locations for the first commercial processing plant.
