Repsol targets maritime demand with biofuels plant

Spanish energy firm Repsol is building a biofuels plant at its Cartagena refnery and expects to supply 250,000 mt per year.

PHOTO: A tanker being unloaded in the port of Escombreras, Cartagena, at the Repsol refinery. Repsol

Repsol will produce biofuels from agri-fuel wastes and used cooking oils with an eye on hard-to-abate transport sectors like the maritime industry and aviation.

Biofuels can cut net carbon dioxide emissions by 65-85% in comparison to traditional fuels, says Repsol.