Synthetic Lubricants

The production of renewable products began at the Rotterdam refinery in the Netherlands in 2011, marking a significant milestone in sustainability efforts. With Neste’s current capacity for renewable products standing at 1.4 million tons in Rotterdam, it currently holds the title for the largest such capacity in Europe. To further bolster its commitment to renewable energy, Neste is undertaking a substantial investment of approximately EUR 1.9 billion for the expansion of the Rotterdam refinery. This expansion project aims to increase overall renewable product capacity by 1.3 million tons per annum. Consequently, the total renewable product capacity in Rotterdam will soar to 2.7 million tons annually, with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production capability accounting for 1.2 million tons. The target timeline for starting up the new production unit is set for 2026.

The Sannazzaro Revamping is a project for the partial conversion of Eni’s Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi refinery, in the province of Pavia. Developed by Eni, the project involves the conversion of the Hydrocracker HDC2 unit, the construction of a pretreatment plant for waste and residues, and the upgrade of logistics and auxiliary infrastructure. The new biorefinery will have a capacity of approximately 550,000 tonnes/year and will produce HVO diesel and SAF-biojet, contributing to the decarbonization of transport and to the expansion of Eni’s biorefining capacity.