Cargill’s first waste-to-biofuel facility in Ghent completed

Cargill has completed its first biodiesel plant in Ghent, Belgium, the plant converts waste oils and residues into renewable fuel.

The advanced biodiesel produced at the facility will be used by the maritime and trucking sectors, enabling customers to lower the carbon footprint associated with their maritime and road transport activities.

The project is the one of the largest waste-to-biofuel facility in Europe and Cargill’s first, employing industry-leading technology to convert all types of liquid waste oils and fats, including used cooking oils, tallow and residues from edible oil production, into advanced biodiesel.

In doing so, Cargill supports the circular economy, giving new purpose to products that previously were disposed of, or relegated to low-value applications.

Cargill’s $150 million investment in the existing oilseeds crush and biodiesel Ghent plant marks the company’s first foray into advanced biodiesel production.

Using only waste oils and residues as raw materials, the new facility will produce up to 115,000 metric tons per year and add 20 new direct jobs and an additional 60 indirect jobs to the local community.