Shell is contributing its XTL Process technology, i.e. a power-to-liquids pathway for producing synthetic fuels such as eSAF. This makes another industrial building block visible — one intended to move eSAF in Europe out of the project pipeline and towards concrete implementation.

This matters for the SAF ramp-up because it addresses exactly the critical factors: technology, location, CO₂ source, green hydrogen and industrial scaling. France KerEAUzen shows that eSAF is increasingly being thought of as a real production pathway, not just as a regulatory target.

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The focus is on Neste MY Renewable Diesel, which is supplied via the PetroCard network. According to the report, the fuel is based on waste and residue feedstocks, and according to manufacturer Neste’s website it can reduce life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions by up to 75 percent compared with fossil diesel, depending on raw materials and supply chain. For fleet operators in particular, this combination is decisive: keep using existing vehicles, but improve the CO₂e balance right away.
The infrastructure aspect is also interesting. The expansion is meant not only to create more locations, but also to shorten delivery routes and strengthen security of supply. PetroCard points to a significant increase in customer demand over the past year, driven by corporate sustainability targets and regulatory incentives. This means HVO is no longer positioned as a niche fuel in the region, but as a practical tool for existing diesel fleets. In the US, however, HVO already has a long-standing “tradition” as a blending component — but it is now increasingly found at filling stations as a neat fuel as well.

The news is also interesting for the European market: while electrification and hydrogen will play important roles in the long term, the expansion in Washington and Oregon shows how renewable liquid fuels can help decarbonise hard-to-electrify applications in the short term. What matters is less the individual filling station than the network behind it. Availability, short delivery routes and robust sustainability certification are what make HVO truly scalable for fleets and attractive for large-scale use in industry, logistics and other transport sectors.

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The key point is the scaling lever this creates. Instead of waiting solely for new standalone plants, co-processing demonstrates how existing hydrotreating units can be used for renewable fuels such as SAF and HVO. Topsoe points to its own HydroFlex technology, which allows biogenic feedstocks to be integrated without rebuilding the refinery from scratch.

For global scaling, however, renewable diesel and SAF need more than just new large-scale projects, ambitious investors and the right framework conditions. They also need pragmatic routes via existing infrastructure, clear specifications and fast implementation that isn’t held back by regulation. Steps like these can help bring available volumes to market sooner and drive the scaling of SAF and beyond!

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The objective is to generate reliable operational data under real-world conditions. The trial focuses on fuel consumption, vehicle performance and operational challenges in everyday logistics. The two trailers involved are being operated under conditions comparable to conventional diesel use, including varying load profiles, maintenance routines and inspections. Isuzu is providing technical support for the project, while the fuel is supplied through NX Shoji.

The project highlights how HVO is increasingly being evaluated as a practical option for reducing emissions in vehicle and parts logistics. Within existing transport networks, fuel switching can represent a pragmatic first step towards decarbonisation without requiring the immediate replacement of vehicles or infrastructure. This approach is becoming increasingly relevant across many industries looking to reduce emissions from their existing fleets.

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The project is based on the “Alcohol-to-Jet Fuel” pathway and will use advanced ethanol from agricultural and forestry residues, which can be upgraded into drop-in jet fuel. During the development phase, Technip Energies will act as the lead developer across the value chain, from feedstock through to aviation end use, including placing the fuel on the market directly at the airport.

A key enabler for implementation is that the Port of Dunkirk has already allocated an industrial site to Technip Energies, which is expected to provide logistical and permitting advantages. The partners are now funding project development including engineering studies; the establishment of the joint venture is subject to the usual approvals and is expected to be finalised in the second half of 2026.

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What stands out is the supply-chain approach: ORLEN highlights the use of local feedstocks (including rapeseed oil and used cooking oil, UCO) and positions the investment as strengthening supply security and domestic value creation. The investment is stated at more than PLN 800 million (roughly €180–190 million, depending on the exchange rate).

Strategically, this fits into a broader vision: with the new plant, ORLEN says the group’s biofuel capacity increases to around 700,000 tonnes per year, with a target of 1.1 million tonnes by 2030. For the market, this is a clear signal that HVO is not just about “availability at the pump”, but increasingly about industrial scale with predictable volumes.

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Test facilities in Friedrichshafen, Augsburg and Ruhstorf are mentioned. The switch is expected to save around 3,200 tonnes of CO₂ per year, according to Rolls-Royce Power Systems. The company also cites positive effects on soot particles and NOx – which is particularly relevant because test environments often reflect long operating hours and full-load duty cycles.

For the market, this is an important signal: when an OEM-adjacent player uses HVO in its own development and validation infrastructure, it strengthens confidence in the fuel as a drop-in lever for existing applications. This is how scaling happens: through real operating data, repeatable processes, and consistent implementation in day-to-day operations.

Source: https://www.mtu-solutions.com/eu/en/pressreleases/2026/Rolls-Royce-Power-Systems-switches-to-HVO-for-engine-tests-saving-major-CO2.html

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What’s interesting here is less the headline “plastic to jet fuel” and more the focus on the hard part of industrialisation: the facility has been built specifically for feedstock and fuel testing, validation, and progressing through ASTM qualification, supported by the government-backed UK SAF Clearing House.

This is a positive signal for the SAF roadmap: alongside HEFA & other established pathways, additional routes for “difficult” residual feedstocks are emerging. At the same time, a pilot is still a pilot—the next step is whether quality, scalability, and certification hold up in real-world practice.

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According to Eisath, a key pillar has been the conversion of the fleet to HVO, especially for the snow groomers, which are the largest fuel consumers in the fleet. The trigger was their own CO₂ footprint assessment and the ambition to reduce CO₂ impact even further in harmony with nature, without taking technical risks. Carezza’s experience shows: trouble-free fleet operation, including approvals from the snow groomer manufacturers/suppliers. Modern Euro 6 engines are already designed and/or certified to run on modern fuels such as HVO100. More on this can also be found in a report by the vehicle manufacturer Prinoth.

And it doesn’t stop at a single lever. Carezza sees itself as a progressive operator that reassesses its approach every year and continuously refines measures—from e-mobility and e-bikes for employees to improving internal processes. The next major focus is autonomous energy production, especially through photovoltaics. For interested visitors to the region, Carezza Dolomites offers regular tech tours through the ski area in winter, where the technical systems are explained in detail.

Learn more about sustainability at Carezza here.

Interview: Florian Eisath, Carezza Dolomites

Florian Eisath, Managing Director of Carezza Dolomites, in an interview with eFUEL-TODAY

eFUEL-TODAY: Hi! Please introduce yourselves—or yourself—briefly!

Eisath: My name is Florian Eisath. I’m the Managing Director of the lifts at Carezza Dolomites – as the name suggests, in the beautiful Dolomites near Bolzano. We operate a ski and hiking area below Rosengarten and Latemar.

What makes the Carezza ski area special, and what role does sustainability play for you?

Eisath: What makes Carezza special – besides the incredibly beautiful nature – is our commitment to sustainability, especially holistic sustainability. In a mountain region like ours, ecological sustainability is very important, but so are the social and economic dimensions. By operating the lifts, we offer a high-quality experience, but of course it has to be in harmony with nature.

What was the specific trigger for switching your fleet to HVO?

Eisath: The specific trigger for switching our fleet to HVO was that we were looking for a way to reduce our CO₂ impact even further. We’ve been preparing a CO₂ footprint for years and were looking for additional approaches. In a conversation with a lift operator in Germany, Henrik Vollpert, I got the idea. He told me they were trying it on a test basis, and we immediately gathered information and started implementing it.

You don’t just use HVO in passenger cars—you also use it in snow groomers. What has your technical experience with HVO been like?

Eisath: We use HVO primarily for our snow groomers – and not just for our operational vehicles. The major consumption comes from the “little guys” in the background (Editor’s note eFUEL-TODAY: the snow groomers). Our experience has been spotless: we have had no problems at all, and we even have approvals from the manufacturers, meaning the suppliers of the snow groomers. The new generations all have Euro 6 engines; these are already designed and/or certified for HVO. We have the approvals and, from that perspective, no concerns.

Do you have further plans for the ski area’s sustainable future?

Eisath: Carezza Dolomites generally stands for progressive action and continuous development—always staying on top of things. That means we naturally have further plans for advancing sustainable operations. Every year we reassess ourselves, looking for smaller and larger measures to reduce CO₂—for example by promoting e-mobility or e-bikes for our employees, or by revising menus for our canteen. One area we are now strongly moving toward is autonomous energy production: we are developing strongly in the direction of photovoltaics.

Can interested visitors also see your technology and your facilities in practice and exchange ideas with you?

Eisath: Carezza Dolomites doesn’t just act—we’re also happy to talk about it. That’s why we’re very pleased when there are interested guests. For that, we offer regular tech tours through the ski area. Every Tuesday in winter you can sign up and then go on a tour with the President of Outdoor Operations—my father. He is one of the co-founders of TechnoAlpin, the world market leader in snowmaking systems, and very technically savvy—and anyone interested has this opportunity every Tuesday.

eFUEL-TODAY: Thank you very much for the interview!

Refuelling a snow groomer with HVO

Link Carezza Dolomites: https://carezza.it/de/bergbahnen/nachhaltigkeit/ganzheitlicher-nachhaltigkeitsprozess

Link vehicle manufacturer: https://www.prinoth-snowgroomers.com/de/news/gruene-loesungen-hvo-im-test

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At the heart of the project is the conversion of the Hydrocracker unit (HDC2) to Ecofining technology, alongside the construction of a pre-treatment unit for waste- and residue-based feedstocks. The EIB lists used cooking oil, animal fats, and residues from the agri-food industry among the feedstock base—exactly the kind of material streams that are essential for credible and traceable biofuel supply chains.

Production is planned to start from 2028. Sannazzaro is expected to produce HVO diesel and SAF (“biojet”) with a capacity of around 550,000 tonnes per year. The project leverages existing infrastructure and utilities on site and complements conventional fuel production with dedicated biofuel capacity.

Why this matters strategically for Italy: beyond climate impact, the EIB explicitly highlights energy security and the role of expanding European biofuel capacity in the context of REPowerEU. At the same time, the move fits into Eni/Enilive’s strategy to significantly increase biofuel capacity by 2030, including SAF capacity.

eFUEL-TODAY perspective: for the existing vehicle fleet, HVO is a direct lever (drop-in, where approved), while SAF is currently the central available decarbonisation pathway for aviation. The Sannazzaro conversion is therefore a strong, industrial-policy relevant signal: Italy is actively building value creation and supply security for renewable molecules.

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