摘要 : Recent changes in legislation and mandates have propelled a sharp rise in global demand for sustainable fuels,challenging refiners to rapidly integrate hydroprocessing renewable feedstock solutions into their existing infrastructu... 展开 Recent changes in legislation and mandates have propelled a sharp rise in global demand for sustainable fuels,challenging refiners to rapidly integrate hydroprocessing renewable feedstock solutions into their existing infrastructure.While large investments in dedicated oils and fats processing facilities are still years away from coming onstream,a drop-in co-processing solution presents an immediately-available,low-CAPEX stepping stone on the path towards decarbonisation.Moreover,driven by RFS/LCFS and RED II policies,the significant expansions recently announced in the US and Europe will soon place a massive constraint on the global bio-based feedstock market.Not only is it crucial for refineries to be an early adopter,but it is also paramount that the best strategic approach is taken to widen feed options and consider other unconventional advanced alternatives that are not in direct competition with food,such as bio-oils and pyrolysis oils.Although the refining industry has extensive experience in producing fossil fuels,the simultaneous processing of renewable material along with fossil-based blendstock presents new technical challenges related to catalyst and process design which require new competences,and need to be addressed with a robust approach. 收起