Topsoe selected as technology supplier for HOLBORN refinery in Hamburg

Topsoe has signed an agreement with HOLBORN Europa Raffinerie (HOLBORN) to supply HydroFlex™ technology for the production of SAF and renewable diesel at its plant in Hamburg.
HOLBORN is a thriving oil refinery that supplies Hamburg and northern Germany with fuels and heating oil.
The organization said the production is aimed at meeting rapidly growing demand for SAF.
Under the International Energy Agency’s Net Zero scenario, to stay on track towards net zero CO2 emissions by 2050, more than 10% of aviation fuel consumption needs to be SAF by 2030.
The International Air Transport Association has estimated that in 2022, global SAF production will only be about 0.1% to 0.15% of total jet fuel demand.
Elena Scaltritti, Chief Commercial Officer at Topsoe, said: “We are delighted to sign this agreement with HOLBORN. To support the energy transition, we need a cleaner long-haul transport sector. A key step in securing this is to increase production of SAF and renewable diesel.
“HOLBORN is leading the implementation of SAF in Northern Europe through its facility in Hamburg and we are proud to be part of this process. We look forward to delivering our technology and continuing to work with HOLBORN to accelerate the implementation of SAF in Europe and worldwide.”
Lars Bergmann, CEO of HOLBORN, said: “Our complex in Hamburg is at the forefront of our commitment to the energy transition. It is therefore extremely important that we introduce the best technology to meet the high standards and specifications required for the project.
“HOLBORN is very pleased to have signed an agreement with Topsoe, a proven market leader whose technology is key to processing our specific raw material requirements.”
HOLBORN is developing a renewable fuel complex for hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its existing refinery in Hamburg, Germany.
The plant is expected to be operational in early 2027, including the infrastructure connecting it to existing facilities.
Once completed, the plant will produce approximately 220,000 tonnes per year of renewable diesel and SAF using waste and residues.