Alfa Laval reinforces commitment to biofuels in new Brazilian biorefinery

Alfa Laval has signed a 1.1 BSEK (€102 million) contract to supply hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) pre-treatment technology for Acelen’s new biorefinery project in Brazil.

The order will be fulfilled in phases until completion of the project expected in 2029. Marking a significant step in Alfa Laval’s ongoing commitment to support the global transition to renewable energy, the order is also the largest order ever signed in Alfa Laval.. Alfa Laval’s technologies are currently deployed in hundreds of biofuel facilities worldwide, supporting producers in optimising yield, reducing energy consumption and meeting evolving sustainability requirements.

Under the terms of the contract with Acelen, Alfa Laval will deliver its established HVO pre-treatment systems, consisting of heat exchangers, separators, and engineered components used for all stages of pre-treatment operations to Acelen’s new biorefinery, which is scheduled to commence operations in 2029.

The facility is designed to produce over 17,230 barrels per day of mainly sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) via the HVO process, utilising a range of feedstocks including soybean oil, used cooking oil (UCO), and macaúba—a native Brazilian crop with strong potential for biofuel production.

“New projects in the biofuels sector play an important role in expanding production capacity and accelerating energy security. Alfa Laval is committed to support this growth by contributing to the new biorefinery of Acelen,” said Tom Erixon, president and CEO, Alfa Laval.  “This is a testament to the importance of this field, and to the crucial role our reliable, efficient technology plays for our customers and for society as a whole.”