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Food Waste Oils (FWO) as Biofuels Feedstock

BlogFebruary 19, 2026
Food Waste Oil (FWO) is increasingly recognized as a relevant and compliant feedstock for the production of sustainable biofuels in Europe and beyond. Below is a structured overview addressing the key commercial, technical, and regulatory aspects. What is Food Waste Oil (FWO)/Recovered Vegetable Oil (RVO)? Food Waste Oil refers to vegetable-based oils and fats that…

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Operational Update: Calcined Petroleum Coke

BlogJanuary 22, 2026
During the holiday period, we continued operations and received another barge shipment of petroleum coke — this time calcined petroleum coke (CPC) — for a customer outside Europe. Key highlights: Continuous operations during the holiday period, ensuring uninterrupted logistics. Our handling capabilities include: bulk storage in covered warehouses; repacking into big bags, enabling flexible storage…

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The Role of Carbon in Modern Batteries
Part 2: How It’s Made

BlogAugust 19, 2025
Behind every high-performance lithium-ion battery (LIB) is a carefully engineered anode made of carbon. But how exactly is this material produced — and what role do petroleum byproducts play in its journey from raw feedstock to finished anode? This post takes you behind the scenes of the anode production process, spotlighting key materials like calcined…

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The Role of Carbon in Modern Batteries
Part 1: Why It Matters

BlogAugust 5, 2025
From smartphones to electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, batteries are the silent enablers of our daily lives. Their importance will only grow: by 2030, global demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is expected to grow more than fivefold, driven primarily by EV adoption and grid-scale energy storage solutions (IEA, 2023). But what powers the battery,…

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Biogas & Biomethane – Powering the Circular Energy Economy

BlogJuly 16, 2025
Biogas and its upgraded form, biomethane, are at the forefront of Europe’s shift toward renewable, circular, and locally produced energy. As decarbonization accelerates, these bio-based gases are becoming key enablers of energy security, agricultural valorization, and industrial transformation.   What is Biogas and Biomethane? Biogas is produced through anaerobic digestion, a process where microorganisms break down…

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First- and Second-Generation Biodiesel & Bionaphtha: Understanding the Differences and Opportunities

BlogJuly 2, 2025
As the global energy and chemical sectors pivot toward decarbonization, renewable fuels such as biodiesel and bionaphtha are gaining momentum. But not all renewable fuels are created equal. Here's a breakdown of first-generation and second-generation biodiesel, as well as bionaphtha, highlighting how they are produced and where they are used. 1st Generation Biodiesel (FAME) Process…

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The Carbon Chain of Petrochemicals: From C2 to C9 and Beyond

BlogJune 20, 2025
In the heart of the petrochemical industry lies a simple yet powerful concept: carbon chains. From ethylene (C2) to aromatics and longer-chain hydrocarbons, each “C” product serves as a building block for countless everyday materials. Let’s explore the main carbon-based streams that drive global chemical production. C2 – Ethylene Source: Produced via steam cracking of…

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