Topsoe will supply its Hydroflex® hydrotreating technology to Tangshan Jinlihai Biotechnology for a US$210 million renewable fuels hub, aiming to produce sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel while significantly reducing CO2 emissions in China’s growing green energy sector.
Topsoe will supply its Hydroflex® hydrotreating technology and associated services to Tangshan Jinlihai Biotechnology Co., Ltd for a renewable fuels hub planned at the Caofeidian Petrochemical Industry Base in Tangshan, Hebei province, the companies said. The facility is designed to process about 300,000 tonnes of feedstock per year, using waste oil as its primary input, and carries a planned capital outlay of roughly US$210 million. According to the developers, construction is pencilled in for the second half of 2026 with commercial operations targeted for the second half of 2028. (Hydrocarbon Engineering; Topsoe)
Topsoe projects the unit will deliver an annual avoidance of roughly 700,000 tonnes of CO2e when fully operational, a figure the supplier equates to the emissions from around two million passengers flying between Beijing and Copenhagen. The vendor framed the contract as furthering decarbonisation of both aviation and road transport through production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel. According to Topsoe’s chief commercial officer, Yassir Ghiyati, “We are delighted to announce our collaboration with Tangshan Jinlihai, a partnership that reflects our shared commitment to advancing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel. By applying Topsoe’s proven technologies, we are enabling customers to move closer to their decarbonisation goals while supporting efforts to reduce emissions across both China and Europe, making the energy transition truly global.” (Topsoe; Hydrocarbon Engineering)
Tangshan Jinlihai’s chairman, Aijun Li, said the project forms part of the company’s strategic move into higher‑end green energy and aligns with national climate commitments. “Jinlihai and Topsoe have jointly launched the SAF project, marking a crucial step forward for us in the strategic layout of high-end green energy and the active practice of new quality productivity. The project will fully leverage the geographical and industrial advantages of the Caofeidian National Petrochemical Base, using waste oil as feedstock and using Topsoe’s technology to build a high-quality SAF production. This is not only a substantive measure for Jinlihai to extend its green industrial chain, but also an important action for us to respond to China’s ‘dual carbon’ strategy and promote the low-carbon transformation of the aviation industry.” (Hydrocarbon Engineering)
Topsoe’s Hydroflex® platform, first developed in 2004 and deployed commercially since 2010, is a feedstock‑flexible hydrotreating route that converts fats, oils and greases into drop‑in diesel and jet fuels that meet global specifications, the company says. The solution combines proprietary catalysts and tailored unit design to enable either dedicated renewable units or co‑processing in existing refinery assets. According to Topsoe, Hydroflex has been continually updated and is now a core part of its renewable fuels offering worldwide. (Topsoe)
The Tangshan award adds to a string of Topsoe SAF contracts in China; the vendor describes the deal as its sixth SAF project in the country. Earlier Topsoe partnerships in China include projects in Guangxi and Zhoushan that similarly target annual feedstock throughputs in the low hundreds of thousands of tonnes and claim comparable emissions avoidance. (Topsoe press material)
The transaction comes against a backdrop of rapidly rising SAF ambitions in the aviation sector. According to the International Air Transport Association, SAF output is expected to more than double in 2025 versus 2024 to about 2.1 million tonnes, equivalent to roughly 0.7% of global jet fuel supply. The International Energy Agency’s Net Zero Scenario indicates that to remain on a 2050 net zero pathway, SAF should represent over 10% of aviation fuel demand by 2030, underscoring the scale‑up challenge for producers and technology licensors. (IATA; IEA)
For industrial players weighing investments in renewable fuels, the Tangshan project illustrates several trends that will shape the sector: growing reliance on hydrotreating pathways that provide drop‑in compatibility with existing fuel markets; a focus on waste‑and‑residue feedstocks to improve lifecycle carbon performance; and a pattern of clustered development at established petrochemical hubs to leverage logistics and utilities. Producers and refiners pursuing decarbonisation in Asia will watch closely whether the planned timeline and claimed emission reductions materialise as the facility moves from engineering into construction and commissioning. (Industry analysis; Topsoe; Hydrocarbon Engineering)
- https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/clean-fuels/26012026/tangshan-jinlihai-selects-topsoe-technology-for-renewable-fuels-project/ – Please view link – unable to able to access data
- https://www.topsoe.com/press-releases/topsoe-fuels-chinas-push-for-sustainable-aviation-fuel-selected-as-technology-provider-for-major-project – Topsoe has been selected by Tangshan Jinlihai Biotechnology Co., Ltd. to provide its HydroFlex® technology and related services for a renewable fuels project in China. The facility, located in the Caofeidian Petrochemical Industry Base, will process 300,000 tons of feedstock annually. Once operational, the project is expected to avoid approximately 700,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions annually, equivalent to the emissions from about two million passengers flying from Beijing to Copenhagen. Construction is planned to commence in the second half of 2026, with operations starting in the second half of 2028.
- https://www.topsoe.com/solutions/outputs/renewable-fuels – Topsoe offers advanced technologies for producing renewable fuels, including renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and marine fuel. Their HydroFlex® technology, developed in 2004 and continuously updated, has been in operation since 2010. It provides full feedstock and end-product flexibility, enabling the conversion of various fats, oils, and greases into drop-in renewable fuels that meet global specifications. This technology is deployed in both new units and revamps for co-processing or fully renewable applications.
- https://www.topsoe.com/press-arch/topsoe-chosen-as-technology-provider-by-zhejiang-jianglan-for-saf-project – Topsoe has been selected by Zhejiang Jianglan Bio-Energy Technology Co., Ltd. to provide technology and services for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Zhoushan City, Zhejiang province, China. The facility is expected to start construction in September 2025, with operations commencing in December 2026. Once fully operational, the plant will produce 300,000 tons of SAF annually, initially supplying European markets with plans to target China’s local market. The project aims to avoid approximately 698,000 tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions annually.
- https://www.topsoe.com/press-releases/topsoe-secures-first-sustainable-aviation-fuel-project-in-china – Topsoe has secured its first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in China by partnering with Guangxi Hongkun Biomass Fuel Co., Ltd. The project, located in the Qinzhou Port Area Free Trade Pilot Zone of Guangxi, will process 300,000 tons of feedstock annually using Topsoe’s HydroFlex™ technology. Construction is expected to begin in May 2024, with SAF production starting within the first few months of 2026. This marks Topsoe’s first SAF project in China.
- https://renewables.topsoe.com/hydroflex – Topsoe’s HydroFlex™ technology is a hydrotreating solution for renewable feedstocks, offering full feedstock flexibility to refineries. It enables the conversion of various renewable feedstocks into high-grade fuels, including gasoline, jet fuel, and diesel, that meet international standards and are compatible with modern combustion and jet engines. HydroFlex™ combines advanced unit design with a comprehensive range of proprietary catalysts, tailored to the specific demands of each refinery, ensuring consistent fuel quality and optimal performance.
- https://www.safinvestor.com/news/149382/topsoe-tangshan/ – Topsoe has been selected as the technology provider by Tangshan Jinlihai Biotechnology Co., Ltd. for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in China. The project, located in the Caofeidian Petrochemical Industry Base, will process 300,000 tons of feedstock annually using Topsoe’s HydroFlex® technology. Construction is expected to commence in the second half of 2026, with operations starting in the second half of 2028. This agreement marks Topsoe’s sixth contract for SAF production in China.
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Freshness check
Score:
8
Notes:
The news article reports on a recent agreement between Topsoe and Tangshan Jinlihai Biotechnology Co., Ltd. for a renewable fuels project in China, with construction set to begin in the second half of 2026. This information aligns with recent press releases from Topsoe dated January 23, 2026, confirming the project’s details. ([topsoe.com](https://www.topsoe.com/press-releases/topsoe-fuels-chinas-push-for-sustainable-aviation-fuel-selected-as-technology-provider-for-major-project?utm_source=openai))
Quotes check
Score:
7
Notes:
The article includes direct quotes from Yassir Ghiyati, Chief Commercial Officer at Topsoe, and Aijun Li, Chairman of Tangshan Jinlihai. These quotes are consistent with those found in Topsoe’s official press release dated January 23, 2026. ([topsoe.com](https://www.topsoe.com/press-releases/topsoe-fuels-chinas-push-for-sustainable-aviation-fuel-selected-as-technology-provider-for-major-project?utm_source=openai))
Source reliability
Score:
9
Notes:
The primary source of the information is Topsoe’s official press release, which is a reputable and authoritative source. The article also references other reputable sources, such as Hydrocarbon Engineering and SAF Investor, which corroborate the details of the project. ([topsoe.com](https://www.topsoe.com/press-releases/topsoe-fuels-chinas-push-for-sustainable-aviation-fuel-selected-as-technology-provider-for-major-project?utm_source=openai))
Plausability check
Score:
8
Notes:
The details of the project, including the use of Topsoe’s Hydroflex® technology, the planned investment of approximately USD 210 million, and the construction timeline, are consistent with industry standards and previous projects undertaken by Topsoe in China. ([topsoe.com](https://www.topsoe.com/press-releases/topsoe-fuels-chinas-push-for-sustainable-aviation-fuel-selected-as-technology-provider-for-major-project?utm_source=openai))
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): HIGH
Summary:
The article provides accurate and up-to-date information about the agreement between Topsoe and Tangshan Jinlihai for a renewable fuels project in China. The details are consistent with Topsoe’s official press release and other reputable sources. The content is factual, accessible without paywall restrictions, and the verification sources are independent, though primarily originating from Topsoe’s own communications. Given the corroboration from multiple reputable sources and the alignment with industry standards, the overall assessment is a PASS with HIGH confidence.
