Identification product identifier diesel fuels other means of identification sds number 102ghs synonyms diesel fuels all grades, diesel fuel no. Diamond green diesel is north america s largest biomass based diesel plant. Largest green diesel plant completed in us, diamond green. Valero energy corporation and darling ingredients inc. Ecofining unit at norco, louisiana adjacent to existing valero refinery 10,000 bpd 500,000 mta capacity diesel expansion to 18,000 bpd in. Valero was the first traditional petroleum refiner to enter the largescale ethanol production market and has 14 stateoftheart plants, making valero one of the two largest ethanol producers in the u. November 29, 2019 submitted via erulemaking portal re.
But it also offers a material path to profits for its parents, valero energy and darling international. With the combination of darling ingredients ability to provide lowcost carbonfriendly feedstocks in the form of tallow from recycled animal byproduct and used cooking oil collected from restaurants and valero s experience as the largest global independent refiner and a leading marketer, diamond green diesel is a sustainable. Diamond green diesel to expand production using honeywell. San antoniobased refining company valero has launched an internal study to look at doubling production at a jointventure in louisiana that makes green diesel. We originally reported that the project, which came to light in august 2016, as a project scheduled for. Valero also is a joint venture partner in diamond green diesel, which operates a renewable diesel plant in norco, louisiana.
Diamond green diesel evaluating new plant in port arthur, texas to expand production up to 1. Diamond green diesel llc california air resources board. There was a very tight plot space at the refinery, but it was a challenge that was faced and overcome by mcdermotts field crew. Diamond green diesel holdings llc dgd seeks carbon intensity certification of a renewable diesel rd pathway produced from distillers corn oil, rendered animal fat. Basics of refining and optimization valero energy corp. Gas chromatography gc analysis results for the coproducts. The project green refinery is the first example in the world of conversion of an oil refinery in conventional biorefinery. Valero energy proposes new renewable diesel plant in texas. In louisiana, the diamond green diesel facility in norco will expand its annual production capacity of renewable diesel from 10,000 barrels per day to 18,000 bpd 275 million gallons per year, using honeywell uops ecofining process technology. Renewable diesel producer diamond green diesel plans to expand its.
Senior vice president and deputy general counsel valero. Environmental assessment doeea1795 i summary introduction the u. The proposed facility in port arthur would be the first renewable diesel plant in the state of texas. With the combination of darling ingredients ability to provide lowcost carbonfriendly feedstocks in the form of tallow from recycled animal byproduct and used cooking oil collected from restaurants and valeros experience as the largest global independent refiner and a leading marketer, diamond green diesel is a sustainable. Valero sells its products in the wholesale rack or bulk markets in the u. Diamond green diesel, which is owned by valero energy corp. Diamond green diesel is one of the worlds pioneering renewable energy projects. Commission, including valeros annual reports on form 10k, quarterly reports on form 10q, and other reports available on valeros website at these risks could cause the actual results of valero to differ materially from those contained in any forwardlooking statement. Diamond green diesel to expand renewable fuel capacity using ecofining technology from honeywell uop. Diamond green diesel to expand renewable fuel capacity. Diamond green diesel is north americas largest biomassbased diesel plant. At the diamond green diesel refinery in norco, louisiana, we produce at capacity, 275. Diamond green diesel, which operates a renewable diesel plant in norco, louisiana.
Diamond green diesel, a joint venture of valero energy corp. It is headquartered in san antonio, texas, united states. In louisiana, darling international announced that diamond green diesel, the joint venture between valero subsidiary diamond. Renewable diesel fuel nomenclature renewable diesel goes by many names. Cetane number is a measure of the ignition quality of diesel fuel. Valero energy corp vlo q3 2019 earnings call transcript. Charles refinery, making valero the largest renewable diesel producer in the u. Vincenzo piemonte, associate professor, university ucbm rome italy 1. Diamond green diesel considers expanding production. A nowcomplete 142 million gallon green diesel monster project will easily deliver big on renewable energy targets and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. Green diesel production by hydrorefining renewable feedstocks. Valero energy selected mcdermott to design and build a 16,000 barrel per stream day bpsd uop ultra low sulfur diesel hydrotreater at its refinery in benicia, california. In its simplest terms, cetane number measures the delay between the start of fuel injection into the combustion chamber and the beginning of compression ignition autoignition. Charles refinery at norco, louisiana, that produces renewable diesel fuel from recycled animal fats, used cooking oil and inedible corn oil.
Southwest to introduce ultra low sulfur diesel ulsd, a specially refined diesel fuel that has significantly lower sulfur content than regular onroad diesel. Charles refinery in norco, louisiana, to process animal fats, used cooking oil and inedible corn oil into renewable diesel fuel. Valero s renewable diesel segment includes the operations of diamond green diesel holdings llc dgd, valero s consolidated joint venture with darling ingredients inc. Welcome to green diesel engineering, the leaders in diesel aftermarket calibration engineering. Vlo is an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemical products 15 refineries with a combined throughput capacity of. Eyes in case of contact with eyes, immediately flush with clean, lowpressure water for at least 15 minutes. The proposed port arthur plant, the first renewable diesel facility in texas, would be in a location to leverage valero s existing refinery and optimize logistics management. Valero st charles diamond green diesel project norco. You petitioned the agency on behalf of diamond green diesel, llc dgd, to approve a pathway for the generation of advanced biofuel rins. Final environmental assessment for department of energy loan. At our diamond green diesel refinery, a joint venture with valero energy corporation, we can produce 12000 barrels of renewable diesel daily. Valero announces approval of diamond green diesel plant. Honeywell green diesel and biodiesel significant differences green diesel made from our innovative ecofining process is chemically identical to diesel made from petroleum, with one significant difference up to 85% lower greenhouse gas emissions vs. Valero energy original dgd facility diamond ii expansion.
Honeywell ecofining technology helps diamond green diesel. The petroleum refineries are located in the united states u. In a joint venture called diamond green diesel, diamond alternative energy llc, a subsidiary of valero energy corporation, partnered with darling ingredients. Approximately 7,000 outlets carry valeros brand names. It is a sustainable biofuel facility that is helping meet americas growing renewable energy demands. Phillips 66 company approved rin generators update. The technology comprises highercetane diesel value to provide better engine performance with lower emissions. This makes valero the third largest ethanol producer in the united states.
Diamond green diesel evaluating new plant in port arthur. Disa empowers companies with the information and tools they need to make the right. Throughout the united states and canada, the company owns and operates 15 refineries, and one in wales, with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3 million barrels 480,000 m 3. Nearly 11% of the nations animal fat waste, used cooking oil and other discarded grease streams will be turned into renewable diesel fuel when work is. Green diesel holdings llc dgd, the 5050 joint venture between valero and darling. Valero is the operator and 50% owner of diamond green diesel renewable diesel, which has production capacity of 11,000 barrels per day bpd. San antonio, september 9, 2019 valero energy corporation. Operations include an approximately 18,000barrelperday plant next to the valero st. Diamond green diesel, llc diamond to support construction of a. Diamond green diesel is north americas largest renewable diesel plant, located adjacent to.
Valero energy corporation is a fortune 500 international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels, other petrochemical products, and power. Approximately 7,000 outlets carry valero s brandnames. In a joint venture called diamond green diesel, diamond alternative energy llc, a subsidiary of valero energy corporation, partnered with darling ingredients inc. Identification product identifier green diesel r100 renewable diesel other means of identification sds number r100ghs synonyms green diesel, renewable diesel, r99, r100 this product is intended for use as a refinery feedstock, fuel or for use in engineered processes. Highquality green diesel produced from fat dar pro. Valero announces approval of diamond green diesel plant expansion san antonio, november 5, 2018 valero energy corporation nyse. Table es 2 lifecycle ghg emissions dgd tallow renewable diesel. Valero st charles diamond green diesel project, norco, louisiana. Finally, valeros investment in diamond green diesel also makes valero the largest renewable diesel producer in the u. Diamond green diesel expanding to 275m gallon capacity to. Green diesel production by hydrorefining renewable feedstocks a pproximately 50% of globally produced crude petroleum is refined into transportation fuels, the fastest growing component of the energy sector.
Valero energy partners lp vlp, a midstream master limited partnership which serves as valeros primary vehicle to expand the transportation and logistics assets supporting its business. The plant will be owned and operated by diamond green diesel, which is the 5050 joint venture between valero and darling. Green diesel, which operates a renewable diesel plant in norco, louisiana. Has cstore, beer, wine, restaurant, restrooms, atm, lotto, propane, pay at pump, offers cash. Diamond green diesel is north americas largest renewable diesel plant, located adjacent to valeros st. This sharply rising use of a nonrenewable feedstock has a significant impact on greenhouse gas emissions. Theme description around 50% of the produced crude petroleum in the world is. This product is intended for use as a refinery feedstock, fuel or for use in engineered.