BDI and Ghent Renewables commission advanced feedstock pretreatment facility

BDI-BioEnergy International and Ghent Renewables have successfully commissioned an industry-leading feedstock pretreatment plant at North Sea Port in Ghent.

The jointly realised facility marks a major milestone in advancing the processing of complex waste streams into high-quality raw feedstock for renewable fuels.

The project highlights the strong partnership between BDI and Ghent Renewables, combining technological expertise with industrial implementation capabilities.

Delivered on schedule and now fully operational, the plant plays a key role in strengthening the supply chain for sustainable fuels including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

“This commissioning marks an important milestone for both partners and reinforces the critical role of advanced pretreatment in the renewable fuels value chain,” said Manfred Baumgartner and David Niederl, managing directors of BDI-BioEnergy International. “Together with Ghent Renewables, we have implemented a solution that enables the efficient upgrading of challenging waste streams and directly supports the expansion of SAF production.”

The project underscores the growing importance of pretreatment as a key factor for the production of renewable fuels.

As demand for SAF continues to grow - driven by regulatory requirements and decarbonisation targets in aviation - the ability to process diverse and low-quality feedstocks into consistent, refinery-ready inputs is becoming essential for scaling sustainable fuel production.