Alfa Laval Lands Record Biofuel Deal for Brazil's Largest SAF Biorefinery
Event summary
- Alfa Laval secures €102M contract for HVO pre-treatment tech in Acelen's Brazilian biorefinery, its largest order ever.
- Project valued at ~€2.7B will produce 17,230 barrels/day of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) starting 2029.
- Facility uses soybean oil, used cooking oil, and native macaúba crop as feedstocks.
- Alfa Laval's tech covers full value chain from pretreatment to wastewater treatment.
The big picture
This €102M contract underscores the strategic importance of biofuels in decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors like aviation. Brazil's leadership position in sustainable fuels—backed by decades of policy support—makes it a critical market for technology providers like Alfa Laval. The deal highlights how energy security concerns are accelerating investment in alternative fuel production capacity.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- Whether Alfa Laval can deliver phased technology rollout on time for 2029 startup.
- Market Positioning
- How this record deal impacts Alfa Laval's competitive standing in biofuel processing tech.
- Policy Dependencies
- The pace at which Brazilian energy policies continue supporting large-scale SAF production.
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