Converting refineries to renewable fuels is no simple switch

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Converting refineries to renewable fuels is no simple switch

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Oct 24, 2023

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With momentum building in the renewable fuels space, refiners are looking to convert their existing facilities to produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). However, this is not a simple switch. This podcast details the drivers, strategies, challenges and opportunities for refinery conversions to renewable fuels and SAF.

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Oct 24, 2023

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Converting refineries to renewable fuels is no simple switch

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