Advanced biofuels are a key part of our Positive Motion strategy to go beyond Net Zero and be Net Positive by 2050.
That is why we have set ambitious goals to lead the production of advanced biofuels and become a benchmark in the energy transition, such as producing 2.5 million tons of advanced biofuels a year by 2030, of which 800,000 tons will be sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
OBJECTIVES 2030
By 2030 we will be leaders in biofuel production
PRODUCCIÓN
2.5 M
tons of biofuels per year
800,000
tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) per year
Sustainable energy for transport
Advanced biofuels play a key role in the decarbonization of transport. Their production is aligned with the European Commission's Fit for 55 package, which aims to promote the use of sustainable alternative fuels to reduce the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions, especially from air and sea transport.At Cepsa, we have started to produce advanced biofuels (2G) at our "La Rábida" Energy Park, located in Palos de la Frontera (Huelva). This is an important milestone in our company's transformation towards a more sustainable energy model.
Advanced biofuels are produced from waste raw materials that do not compete with food, such as used cooking oils or biodegradable waste from various industries. Their circular origin means that they can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional fuels.
This milestone is part of our 2030 strategic plan, "Positive Motion," through which we aim to reduce emissions from heavy transport (sea, air, and road) by producing green molecules, mainly biofuels and green hydrogen.
“Green molecules are essential for the decarbonization of complex sectors, such as heavy transport, aviation and shipping, and Cepsa has a competitive advantage thanks to its many years of experience in the production and handling of this energy source.”
Maarten Wetselaar - CEO of Cepsa
SAF, sustainable energy for air transport
Increasing demand for biofuels in Europe is our opportunity to position ourselves as a market leader.
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is an advanced biofuel that can be used to partially or fully replace traditional fossil fuels used in aircraft and is a way to reduce the carbon footprint of the aviation sector.
We are one of the main producers and suppliers of aviation fuels in Spain, and we want to continue to be one of them in a more sustainable way. For this reason, we have formed alliances with different airlines to accelerate the decarbonization of aviation through the research and production of SAF, such as Iberia, Iberia Express, Binter, Vueling, Air Nostrum, Tui and Etihad.
More than 200 biofuel flights make Seville the European capital of air transport decarbonization
Press Release
Sea transport
In our commitment to promote the decarbonization of sea transport and foster the circular economy, we have successfully conducted the first test of advanced biofuels in Spain. The results have demonstrated optimal operation and performance of the ship's engines and confirmed our readiness to offer these advanced biofuels to our customers in the maritime sector.This is one step further to reinforce our position as a benchmark in the energy transition and a national leader in the supply of energy for shipping, a market we have more than 90 years of experience in, with presence in more than 60 Spanish ports.
First test of advanced biofuels for sea transport