#17 Innovative Business Case: Bio Oils Huelva (ES)
- A patented process for producing bio diesel from residual oils
- Sustainable production and product with reduced emissions
- Strong growth and scale-up potential
Bio Oils is dedicated to the production of biodiesel from low environmental impact residual-origin oils. The company owns one of the most efficient plants in Spain and also benefits from a strategic location with strong pipeline and cargo connections.
The team have benefited from investing heavily in R&D early in their operations and creating collaborations with a nearby chemical cluster, universities, public entities and technological centres.
As a result, they can boast a highly innovative and patented process for residual origin of the product, flexible production and a high quality fuel at the end. This flexibility has been key to their ability to adapt production to demand and created close ties with customers who value a partnership approach.
Innovation continues to play an important role, and they continue to seek improvements for reducing emissions, waste, spills and energy consumption – as well as novel new material sources. In the future it is scheduled to start using oils extracted from marine algae.
With a plant in full growth and a doubling of production capacity, Bio Oils Huelva is making a significant contribution to the local economy and has strong potential for European and international market penetration thanks to its strong product and patented processes.
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