Technip inks pact with BTG Bioliquids for biomass-to-oil
In France, Technip has signed an exclusive cooperation agreement with BTG BioLiquids to provide EPC services for its modular pyrolysis plants. The plants will be based on BTL’s Fast Pyrolysis Oil technology which converts biomass to oil through a rapid pyrolysis process.
The fast pyrolysis technology mixes biomass particles and hot sand in a reactor which transforms the material into pyrolysis oil. This oil can be used as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels for the production of renewable energy and chemicals.
Technip and BTL will also collaborate in the development of commercial uses for FPO as renewable fuel and petrochemical feedstock.
The agreement combines Technip’s global strength in technology, engineering, procurement and construction with BTL’s experience in the design and commercial operation of one of the world’s first FPO production facilities. Using clean wood as feedstock, the facility has been in operation since 2015 in The Netherlands. Uses of FPO include heat, power, transport fuels and potential bio-based chemicals.
Category: Fuels
