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On-Demand Training:
Renewable Diesel & Sustainable Aviation Fuel 101

Recorded: March 27, 2025

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“This course is a great introduction to the fuel industry with a deeper dive into refineries and the requirements for running such facility.”

Funding & Grant Coordinator, Seattle Paine Field Airport

Renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) are becoming increasingly important contributors to the shift towards more alternative/renewable energy thanks to their reputation for being a fast and easy way for transport vehicles to reduce emissions. And with social, political, and economical pressures mounting, the renewable fuel industry will continue to be a large part of the conversation in transitioning to cleaner energy. 

This fundamental-level one-day workshop will provide attendees with much of the requisite information needed to knowledgeably discuss and/or evaluate renewable diesel and SAF projects, including: 

  • A comprehensive overview of the industry
  • Process technology
  • Pretreatment options
  • Regulatory requirements and incentives
  • Economic returns 
  • Project development, including utility requirements, logistics, and procurement

The program is also designed to make sure all attendees have the time and opportunity to ask questions, share challenges, and join in discussions.

Learning Outcomes

  • Discuss the renewable fuels industry and its role in the ongoing clean energy transition
  • Consider trends in global energy with a focus on evolving supply and demand balances
  • Analyze competing renewable diesel and/or SAF technologies considering technical requirements, commercial licensing issues, process guarantees, constructability considerations, carbon footprints, and project execution
  • Assess the logistics and procurement of renewable feedstock supply, including global supply and demand balances and pricing relationships
  • Evaluate various commercial feed pretreatment and technology options
  • Examine representative project economics while considering capital costs/timing, feedstock and operating costs, product prices, working capital requirements, and more

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This is a recorded session - no instructor interaction is available. Recordings do not qualify for continuing education credits. Recordings will expire 30 days from date of purchase and sharing, downloading or copying of the recording in any way is strictly prohibited and will result in the termination of your license.

PURCHASE THIS RECORDING:

Recording license(s)$ 895.00 each

Agenda

8:45 - 9:00 AM

Log In and Welcome

12:30 - 1:15 PM

Lunch Break

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Course Timing

Introduction & Industry Overview

  • Global Energy Supply/Demand Balances
  • Global Refining Overview
  • Climate Change, Energy Transition and Refining Industry Responses
  • Renewable Energy Focus: EU/North America
  • Renewable Diesel/Sustainable Aviation Fuel Operating Plant Locations

Renewable Diesel & Sustainable Aviation Fuel Technology

  • Feed Types, Requirements, and Sourcing Challenges
  • RD/SAF Process Schemes
  • Licensed Technologies
  • Supporting Systems and Storage Requirements
  • Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategies

Feed Pretreatment Options

  • Characteristic Contaminants
  • Design Considerations/Technology Licensors
  • Pretreatment Process: Flow Diagrams and Process Chemistry

Global Renewable Diesel & Sustainable Aviation Fuel Feedstocks

  • EU Renewable Feedstocks
  • North America Renewable Feedstocks
  • Other Oils Used for Renewable Fuels
  • Animal Fats Used for Renewable Fuels

Project Execution & Risk Management

  • Defining the Project: Greenfield vs. Revamp/Repurpose
  • Renewable Project Development Sequence
  • RD/SAF Project Execution Challenges
  • Investment Risks and Mitigation Strategies

Project Economics

  • Feedstock Pricing Relationships and Product Price Calculations
  • Gross Margin Build-Up
  • Typical Operating Expenses
  • Capital and Turnaround Spending
  • Pro Forma Financial Statement
  • Construction Costs and Spending Curve
  • Working Capital

Instructor

Mr. Tod McGreevy has 30 years of industry experience and a diverse background in petroleum refining and manufacturing. Mr. McGreevy currently serves as Vice President and Director of Muse, Stancil and Co., a global energy consultancy headquartered in Dallas, Texas. He has been with Muse since 2003 and is also a Director of Muse’s Singapore affiliate, Muse, Stancil & Co (Asia), PTE, LTD. During his career, Mr. McGreevy has held various positions that encompass many of the technical/managerial functions found in the downstream sector of the petroleum industry. Previous work assignments have given him a wealth of experience in refinery economics including tactical planning and optimization, long-term, strategic planning, project evaluation, economic justification, and development, budgeting, financial performance measurement and benchmarking, and financial modeling.

Mr. Tod D. McGreevy

Vice President/Director

Muse, Stancil and Co.