Biofuels offering in Europe

Made from renewable resources like vegetable oils or waste, biodiesel offers a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels. It plays a crucial role in decarbonizing industries, transportation, and agriculture—reducing greenhouse gas emissions without sacrificing performance.

Explore Our Biodiesel Production Facilities in Europe

At Cargill, we are committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions across Europe. With a focus on innovation and environmental responsibility, our biodiesel production network spans key locations in Europe, ensuring a reliable supply of high quality biofuels (FAME biodiesel, HVO, Bio-heating Oil, Bio-marine fuels, etc.) to meet the region's growing decarbonization needs.

 **Frankfurt, Germany**:  Established in 2006, our Frankfurt Höchst plant is a cornerstone of our European operations. Leveraging innovative technology, the facility predominantly processes rapeseed oil to create FAME biodiesel but retains the flexibility to use other oils and fats if required. The integrated glycerin refinery further enhances the site’s operational efficiency.

**Ghent, Belgium**:  Cargill’s Ghent site is a standout facility in the European biodiesel landscape. As the only site in Belgium capable of end-to-end biodiesel production within a single integrated location, it has been producing biodiesel from vegetable oils since 2008. In 2022, we elevated our commitment to sustainable innovation with the opening of the MIDAS plant. This facility is not just one of the largest waste-to-biofuel operations in Europe; it also represents Cargill’s first major step into advanced biofuels. The MIDAS plant uses industry-leading technologies to convert a wide range of liquid waste oils and fats—including used cooking oil, animal fats, and residues from edible oil production—into high-grade, advanced biodiesel. 

With our network of production facilities in Frankfurt and Ghent, Cargill stands at the forefront of Europe’s renewable energy movement. We provide our customers with flexibility, offering both waste-based and vegetable oil-based biodiesel alongside HVO, ensuring that we can meet the diverse needs of industries seeking greener energy alternatives. 

Cargill® Bio100: Our decarbonization solution 

As Europe aims to become climate neutral by 2050, it’s not just the transport sector that needs to decarbonize—other industries must also reduce their carbon footprint. To achieve this ambitious goal, innovative solutions are essential. Cargill® Bio100 biodiesel, made entirely from vegetable oils or waste residues, represents a significant step in the decarbonization journey. This pure FAME biodiesel of superior quality¹ serves as an attractive alternative to conventional fuels, suitable for various applications in transport, construction and mining, rail, shipping, and power generation.

Due to its compatibility with existing diesel engines, it is a cost-efficient solution to reduce greenhouse gases without needing to replace existing machinery. Additionally, Cargill® Bio100 is approved by leading engine manufacturers.

Being developed and produced in-house, Cargill® Bio100 offers a superior quality versus European standards¹, while limiting costs compared to other alternative solutions in the market. 

¹ compared to EN14214

Cargill® Bio100 success stories

We support our customers throughout the entire transition from fossil fuels to biofuels, collaborate on fuel trials, and offer tailored supply solutions to meet specific needs.

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