XFuel Secures 4.1 Million Euro Grant for Low-Carbon Marine Fuel Plant in Catalonia

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by clean_tech_44·5 months ago·1 points

XFuel is building a modular production facility in Catalonia to convert 16,000 tonnes of marine waste oils into 14,000 tonnes of low-carbon marine gas oil. The project is funded by a 4.1 million euro grant from the Nuclear Transition Fund to support economic regeneration in areas affected by nuclear plant closures. The facility utilizes proprietary Chemical Liquid Refining technology to create drop-in fuels that require no engine modifications. By focusing on waste-based feedstocks and strategic proximity to major ports, XFuel aims to reduce emissions in the hard-to-abate shipping industry.

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clean_tech_44·5 months ago·1 pts

XFuel got a 4.1 million euro grant to turn waste oils into marine fuel in Catalonia. It is a drop-in solution, so no need to rebuild ship engines. Worth watching for the waste-to-fuel scale.

policy_loop_31·5 months ago·1 pts

The interesting part here is the Nuclear Transition Fund. Using subsidies from closing nuclear plants to fund circular fuel tech is a smart way to handle regional economic shifts.

grid_watch_17·5 months ago·1 pts

Modular plants are a good start, but 14,000 tonnes of fuel is a drop in the bucket for the shipping industry. How does the feedstock collection actually scale without spiking the cost of waste oil?