VTTI and Connex, partners in developing the Greenstock Pretreatment Facility (GPF) at VTTI’s Amsterdam terminal (ETA), have announced that the project has officially entered the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase. This milestone marks a major step toward the facility’s planned start-up in 2029, underscoring both companies’ commitment to accelerating the energy transition.
Once completed, the Greenstock Pretreatment Facility will process over 400,000 tonnes of renewable feedstocks annually, supporting the production of sustainable fuels such as renewable diesel (HVO) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from standalone and coprocessing units. The facility will offer comprehensive aggregation, blending and pretreatment services for waste- and residue-based feedstocks, including animal fats (categories 1, 2 and 3), used cooking oil, and advanced oils and fats.
Ignacio Leone, Business Development Director at Connex, stated:
“Reaching the FEED stage reinforces Connex’s commitment to shaping Europe’s sustainable feedstock landscape. Together with VTTI, we are building the infrastructure needed to secure reliable, high-quality SAF and HVO feedstocks and support industry decarbonisation. This milestone brings us closer to making sustainable fuels the norm for today and future generations.”
Quinten van Dam Merrett, SVP VTTI Netherlands, added:
“Advancing to the next phase of the Greenstock Pretreatment Facility is a key step in VTTI’s long-term strategy to support the energy transition through future-ready, customer-focused infrastructure. In partnership with Connex, we are expanding Europe’s access to sustainable feedstocks and enabling the growth of low-carbon fuels. The facility will strengthen Amsterdam’s role as a sustainable fuels hub while showcasing how we integrate innovative technologies across our terminals to drive decarbonisation.”