Journal Article
Title: Refinery Perspective on Decarbonizing with Marine Biofuels
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Journal:
Energy & Fuels
Volume:
37
Issue:
19
Pages:
14411-14420
Publisher:
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Fuels Group:
Fuel Blends Mentioned?
Yes
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Pathways Group:
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Language:
English
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APA
Carlson, N.; Talmadge, M.; Tan, E.; Newes, E.; McCormick, R. (2023). Refinery Perspective on Decarbonizing with Marine Biofuels. Energy & Fuels, 37(19), 14411-14420.https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c02460
BibTex
@article{Carlson-2023-4088,
author = {Carlson, N and Talmadge, M and Tan, E and Newes, E and McCormick, R},
title = {Refinery Perspective on Decarbonizing with Marine Biofuels},
journal = {Energy & Fuels},
year = {2023},
month = {sep},
publisher = {American Chemical Society (ACS)},
volume = {37},
number = {19},
pages = {14411--14420},
doi = {10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c02460},
url = {https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c02460},
keywords = {Agriculture: Food and Oil Crops, Wastes and Byproducts, Biodiesel (FAME), Bio-oil, Renewable Diesel (HVO / FT), Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO), Catalysis, Chemical Upgrading, Co-processing, Fuel Production Pathways, Unspecified Vessel Segment},
}
author = {Carlson, N and Talmadge, M and Tan, E and Newes, E and McCormick, R},
title = {Refinery Perspective on Decarbonizing with Marine Biofuels},
journal = {Energy & Fuels},
year = {2023},
month = {sep},
publisher = {American Chemical Society (ACS)},
volume = {37},
number = {19},
pages = {14411--14420},
doi = {10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c02460},
url = {https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c02460},
keywords = {Agriculture: Food and Oil Crops, Wastes and Byproducts, Biodiesel (FAME), Bio-oil, Renewable Diesel (HVO / FT), Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO), Catalysis, Chemical Upgrading, Co-processing, Fuel Production Pathways, Unspecified Vessel Segment},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Refinery Perspective on Decarbonizing with Marine Biofuels
AU - Carlson, N
AU - Talmadge, M
AU - Tan, E
AU - Newes, E
AU - McCormick, R
T2 - Energy & Fuels
AB - This work seeks to understand what biofuel production pathways a refinery might prefer to produce very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) for marine applications. A comprehensive refinery optimization model was modified to allow for (1) direct blending of soy biodiesel, renewable diesel, Fischer–Tropsch diesel, and several pyrolysis oils and (2) indirect blending of all pyrolysis oils via co-processing in a fluidized catalytic cracker (FCC) and diesel hydrotreater into the marine fuel pool. Results showed that preferred pathways to bio-VLSFO production included co-processing low-quality pyrolysis oil in a FCC to blend the resulting biogenic light cycle oil, directly blending soy biodiesel, and directly blending small quantities of pyrolysis oil. Bio-VLSFO production costs were compared to those of fossil VLSFO subject to different marine fuel demands, benchmark crude oil prices, and biogenic fractions in the finished product. Given benchmark crude oil prices over 60 $/bbl, bio-VLSFO production appeared to be significantly cheaper than fossil VLSFO. Corresponding marginal abatement costs of CO2 mostly ranging from −300 to 350 $/ton of CO2 were also determined using a simplified but novel approach to allow for a comparison to other decarbonization strategies. This work indicates that low-sulfur contents in biofuels, relatively relaxed specifications for marine fuels, and current difficulties in meeting VLSFO specifications with crude oils can combine to make bio-VLSFO production cost-effective. Moreover, marine fuels appear to be a good entry point for refiners to start decarbonizing with biofuel pathways that could eventually be extended to other product pools.
DA - 2023/09//
PY - 2023
PB - American Chemical Society (ACS)
VL - 37
IS - 19
SP - 14411
EP - 14420
UR - https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c02460
DO - 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c02460
LA - English
KW - Agriculture: Food and Oil Crops
KW - Wastes and Byproducts
KW - Biodiesel (FAME)
KW - Bio-oil
KW - Renewable Diesel (HVO / FT)
KW - Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO)
KW - Catalysis
KW - Chemical Upgrading
KW - Co-processing
KW - Fuel Production Pathways
KW - Unspecified Vessel Segment
ER -
TI - Refinery Perspective on Decarbonizing with Marine Biofuels
AU - Carlson, N
AU - Talmadge, M
AU - Tan, E
AU - Newes, E
AU - McCormick, R
T2 - Energy & Fuels
AB - This work seeks to understand what biofuel production pathways a refinery might prefer to produce very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) for marine applications. A comprehensive refinery optimization model was modified to allow for (1) direct blending of soy biodiesel, renewable diesel, Fischer–Tropsch diesel, and several pyrolysis oils and (2) indirect blending of all pyrolysis oils via co-processing in a fluidized catalytic cracker (FCC) and diesel hydrotreater into the marine fuel pool. Results showed that preferred pathways to bio-VLSFO production included co-processing low-quality pyrolysis oil in a FCC to blend the resulting biogenic light cycle oil, directly blending soy biodiesel, and directly blending small quantities of pyrolysis oil. Bio-VLSFO production costs were compared to those of fossil VLSFO subject to different marine fuel demands, benchmark crude oil prices, and biogenic fractions in the finished product. Given benchmark crude oil prices over 60 $/bbl, bio-VLSFO production appeared to be significantly cheaper than fossil VLSFO. Corresponding marginal abatement costs of CO2 mostly ranging from −300 to 350 $/ton of CO2 were also determined using a simplified but novel approach to allow for a comparison to other decarbonization strategies. This work indicates that low-sulfur contents in biofuels, relatively relaxed specifications for marine fuels, and current difficulties in meeting VLSFO specifications with crude oils can combine to make bio-VLSFO production cost-effective. Moreover, marine fuels appear to be a good entry point for refiners to start decarbonizing with biofuel pathways that could eventually be extended to other product pools.
DA - 2023/09//
PY - 2023
PB - American Chemical Society (ACS)
VL - 37
IS - 19
SP - 14411
EP - 14420
UR - https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c02460
DO - 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c02460
LA - English
KW - Agriculture: Food and Oil Crops
KW - Wastes and Byproducts
KW - Biodiesel (FAME)
KW - Bio-oil
KW - Renewable Diesel (HVO / FT)
KW - Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO)
KW - Catalysis
KW - Chemical Upgrading
KW - Co-processing
KW - Fuel Production Pathways
KW - Unspecified Vessel Segment
ER -