Turning clean-energy ambition into real-world projects.
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Accelerated feasibility studies
Renewable diesel is one of the fastest-growing low-carbon fuels, delivering up to ~85% lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction compared to petroleum diesel while remaining a true drop-in fuel. Strong policy support—including the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), Blender’s Tax Credit, and state Low Carbon Fuel Standards (LCFS)—has accelerated investment in refinery conversions and new greenfield facilities.
As the market expands, execution risk has increased. Owners face feedstock constraints, licensor and technology selection challenges, hydrogen and utilities limitations, complex permitting pathways, and rising competition for capital and contractors. Many projects must also meet aggressive schedules to capture incentives and market windows—driving demand for fast-track development without compromising cost certainty or operability.
Feedstock availability and logistics
Securing reliable, long-term supplies of waste oils, fats, and greases—while managing price volatility, quality variability, and transportation constraints—directly impacts project economics and operability.
Permitting and regulatory complexity
Air permits, environmental reviews, and compliance with incentive programs such as the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), Blender’s Tax Credit, and LCFS introduce schedule and documentation risk if not aligned with project design.
Technology and licensor selection
Renewable diesel units rely on specialized hydrotreating technologies with varying hydrogen demand, catalyst life, operability, and integration requirements. Selecting the right licensor and configuration is critical to cost, yield, and long-term performance.
Compressed schedules
Many renewable diesel projects are driven by incentive timing and market windows, forcing compressed schedules that increase interface risk across engineering, procurement, and construction if not tightly managed.
Hydrogen and utilities constraints
Hydrogen supply, steam, power, water, and wastewater capacity are often limiting factors—especially for refinery conversions—requiring careful OSBL assessment and early infrastructure planning.
Contractor and supply chain constraints
Limited availability of experienced EPC contractors, specialized equipment, and skilled labor can impact both schedule and cost, particularly in competitive markets.
Across our renewable diesel portfolio, we help owners turn opportunity into execution—advancing projects that cut emissions by up to ~85%, leverage existing assets, and meet evolving policy and market requirements. Our work spans feasibility through delivery, ensuring projects move forward with clarity and confidence.
