HVO Pretreatment

What are HVO Pretreatment solutions?

HVO Pretreatment solutions purify various low-grade waste oils and fats to meet strict hydrotreating catalyst requirements by efficiently removing impurities.

By processing a broad spectrum of feedstocks—including Used Cooking Oil (UCO), tallows, Distiller’s Corn Oil (DCO), Fatty Acid Distillates (FAD), algae oil, and recycled fats—our solutions grant refineries unmatched flexibility.

Key advantages and performance data 

• Large-scale capacity: Designed to handle 300 to 6,000 metric tonnes per day (MTPD).
• Total feedstock flexibility: Processes low-grade fats and waste oils while ensuring compliance with HVO licensor specifications.
• Optimized OPEX: Pretreatment OPEX is estimated at 30-40 USD/tonne, with low chemical and utility consumption.
• Proven expertise: World-leading technology provider with over 100 years of experience in oils and fats technology, with over 300 references in crushing & extraction, oil refining and oil pretreatment. 

Patented oil splitting for enhanced economics 

Integrating Air Liquide's patented oil - splitting technology reduces operating costs by cutting hydrogen consumption by 25-30%. It improves the HVO-  catalyst lifetime by removing further impurities, eliminates solid waste, and generates premium glycerin as a valuable by-product instead of propane. 

Integrated solutions for a minimal carbon footprint

We provide integrated solutions from seed to final product with minimal capital investment. Additionally, our HVO Pretreatment can integrate seamlessly with hydrogen generation (H2/SMR) and carbon capture (Cryocap™) technologies to further minimize the carbon intensity of your production.