Preem's Green Hydro Treater plant in Gothenburg increases production of renewable diesel by 40%
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Preem's Green Hydro Treater (GHT) plant in Gothenburg has increased its production capacity of renewable diesel by 40%. And for the first time, it is able to generate 100% renewable products.
Press release: “Preem plant increases production of renewable diesel by 40 percent”, 21/01/2021.
Figure 1. Preem's Green Hydro Treater plant in Gothenburg increases production of renewable diesel by 40% (taken from the press release)
The GHT plant can now handle 100% renewable raw materials. It sources a variety of sustainable renewable raw materials, including raw tall oil diesel from SunPine, residues from the food industry and recycled frying oil.
Focus on renewable fuels is a cornerstone of Preem's business strategy and the redevelopment is another step toward the company's goal of producing 5 million cubic meters of renewable fuels by 2030 and avoiding the emission of 12.5 Mtons of CO2.