Porto, Portugal and Islamabad, Pakistan – February 15th, 2023: IncBio, a leading Portuguese engineering company specializing in advanced biodiesel technologies, has been contracted by an undisclosed client in Pakistan to engineer a 32,000-ton per year advanced biodiesel plant. The facility, capable of processing 4 tons of feedstock per hour, will use IncBio’s innovative MSA technology, which enables a highly efficient conversion process through acid esterification only, with no need for traditional transesterification.
The MSA technology integrates ultrasonic cavitation reactors to ensure optimal conversion rates, even with high-FFA feedstocks such as used cooking oil (UCO), animal fats, and other waste oils. This process allows for the conversion of feedstock into biodiesel with no soap production, a common issue with traditional biodiesel processes that use caustic catalysts. The system also includes biodiesel distillation, further enhancing the purity and quality of the final product by removing impurities and ensuring compliance with EN14214 standards.
One of the key advantages of IncBio’s MSA technology is the ability to handle a wide range of feedstocks while maintaining high yields and reducing operational costs, particularly in terms of methanol and catalyst consumption. The integrated distillation process ensures that the plant produces consistently high-quality biodiesel that meets the strictest international standards.
José Marques, CEO of IncBio, commented: “This project in Pakistan is another milestone for our innovative MSA technology, which has already proven its success in a 16,000-ton per year plant we built in Portugal. By eliminating the need for transesterification and integrating biodiesel distillation, we are able to deliver superior efficiency and product quality, positioning our clients at the forefront of sustainable fuel production.”
The plant is expected to be operational by mid-2025, contributing to Pakistan’s renewable energy goals and supporting sustainable biodiesel production in the region.