Considering the decarbonization strategy, Repsol has now announced that the first factory in the Iberian Peninsula dedicated exclusively to the production of 100% renewable fuels, in which 250 million euros have been invested, has already started production.
The factory located in Cartagena, in the Spanish region of Murcia, has the capacity to produce 250,000 tons per year.
At these facilities, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) will be produced, avoiding the emission of 900,000 tons of CO2 per year, as they represent a 90% reduction in net carbon dioxide emissions compared to the mineral fuel they replace, due to the lower carbon intensity of the renewable fuel.
The renewable fuel, produced from organic waste such as used cooking oils or agri-food waste, giving a second life to these materials, is a quick and sustainable solution for decarbonizing all transport sectors, as they can be used in cars, trucks, buses, ships, or planes, using existing refueling infrastructure.
This type of fuel has reached Repsol’s service stations in the Iberian Peninsula, available at more than 140 locations. The goal is to reach 600 by the end of this year and 1900 by 2027.
