cesa started producing advanced biofuels (2G) In the ‘La Rábida’ Energy Park in Palos de la Frontera (Huelva). This is an important milestone in Cepsa’s transformation process. energy model more sustainable. The company used used cooking oils to produce them, thereby valuing this waste and promoting the circular economy.
Biofuels can reduce emissions by up to 80% over their entire lifecycle (compared to conventional fuels) and increase energy independence and security of supply, which is crucial in the current context.
This milestone is part of Cepsa’s 2030 strategic plan ‘Positive Motion’, in which it promotes the reduction of emissions from heavy transport (sea, air and road) through the production of green molecules, predominantly biofuels and green hydrogen. Specifically, Cepsa Aims to lead biofuel production in Spain and Portugal by 2030with an annual production of 2.5 million tons.
“Cepsa has been producing biofuels in its refineries for more than 10 years and has been conducting pioneering work around the world,” said Antonio Joyanes, Director of Energy Parks of the company. converting waste and used oils into fuels from renewable sources high energy value. The start of advanced biofuel production represents a new step in the transformation of our energy parks and our energy transition strategy.”
“Our commitment is best ally of our customers Production of second-generation biofuels, for example, enables us to continue adding value to the fuel supply for the aviation industry, where demand will increase in the coming years,” said Carlos Barrasa, Commercial and Clean Energies Director at Cepsa.
Biofuels play a key role in the decarbonisation of transportation. Its development and use contributes to several of the 2030 Agenda’s Sustainable Development Goals: SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy), SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth), SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production) and SDG 13 (climate action). Similarly, its production is in line with the European Commission’s compliance set for 55 measures whose purpose is to promote the use of sustainable alternative fuels. reduce the emission intensity greenhouse gases, especially in sea and air transport. In the second, the legislative initiative ‘RefuelEU Aviation’ aims to increase the supply and demand of aviation biofuels in the European Union, reaching a utilization of 2% by 2025, 5% by 2030 and 63% by 2050.
Cepsa has set an ambitious roadmap to reduce its emissions in all its operations. Specifically, it will reduce CO2 emissions (scopes 1 and 2) by 55% by 2030 compared to 2019 and aim to be carbon neutral before 2050. As for Scope 3, the carbon intensity of its products will be reduced by between 15% and 15%. 20% in 2030. Cepsa wants to go beyond net zero and make a positive impactadding value to its communities by allowing its customers and other stakeholders to move in the right direction.