Sustainable energy for transport

Second generation biofuels play a key role in the decarbonization of transport. Their production is aligned with the European Commission's Fit for 55 package, which aims to promote the use of sustainable alternative fuels to reduce the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions, especially from air and sea transport. 

At Cepsa, we have started to produce second generation biofuels (2G) at our "La Rábida" Energy Park, located in Palos de la Frontera (Huelva). This is an important milestone in our company's transformation towards a more sustainable energy model. 

Second generation biofuels are produced from waste raw materials that do not compete with food, such as used cooking oils or biodegradable waste from various industries. Their circular origin means that they can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional fuels. 

This milestone is part of our 2030 strategic plan, "Positive Motion," through which we aim to reduce emissions from heavy transport (sea, air, and road) by producing green molecules, mainly biofuels and green hydrogen.

SAF, sustainable energy for air transport

Increasing demand for biofuels in Europe is our opportunity to position ourselves as a market leader.

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is an second generation biofuels that can be used to partially or fully replace traditional fossil fuels used in aircraft and is a way to reduce the carbon footprint of the aviation sector.

We are one of the main producers and suppliers of aviation fuels in Spain, and we want to continue to be one of them in a more sustainable way. For this reason, we have formed alliances with different airlines to accelerate the decarbonization of aviation through the research and production of SAF, such as Iberia, Iberia Express, Binter, Vueling, Air Nostrum, Tui and Etihad. 

Sea transport

In our commitment to promote the decarbonization of sea transport and foster the circular economy, we have successfully conducted the first test of second generation biofuels in Spain. The results have demonstrated optimal operation and performance of the ship's engines and confirmed our readiness to offer these second generation biofuels to our customers in the maritime sector.

This is one step further to reinforce our position as a benchmark in the energy transition and a national leader in the supply of energy for shipping, a market we have more than 90 years of experience in, with presence in more than 60 Spanish ports.