
Biodiesel production
A future fueled by flexibility
Biodiesel production
A future fueled by flexibility
Enzymatic biodiesel processing delivers more feedstock flexibility and optimized operating cost
Boost your biodiesel plant's profitability
With the Novonesis FlexFit® biodiesel process and our Eversa® biocatalysts, you can expect better plant efficiency and profits
Increase revenues
Get the flexibility you need to process a wide range of feedstocks, including those with glycerides and high FFA.
You can also expect up to 3% additional yield compared to acid esterification and glycerolysis.
Reduce operating expenses
Simple pretreatment: water/acid wash and pH adjustment for typical low-quality feedstocks.
Operate at lower temperatures (35-40°C) and lower methanol rectification costs.
Lower capital expenses
Using enzymes means you avoid expensive equipment usually deployed for high temperature and atmospheric pressure operations.
By minimizing use of harsh chemicals such as sulfuric acid, you can expect less equipment deterioration and maintenance.
What’s the refining route for your biodiesel plant?
Using waste oils to meet regulations
Global biodiesel demand is on the rise and many producers are starting to adopt waste-based feedstocks. What are some of the challenges in waste-based biodiesel production? And how does Novonesis' FlexFit® technology overcome them and unlock a competitive edge?
Read more to find out.

What is enzymatic biodiesel processing?
Thirty biodiesel plants worldwide currently use enzyme catalysts as a profitable way to process waste feedstocks. In this ebook, "The Path of Feedstock Flexibility", we take you through six steps to help you understand the technology and to evaluate whether enzymes are the right solution for your plant.
Eversa® Advance is easy to implement and offers you smooth throughput with maximized profitability. You’ll also avoid production bottlenecks and ensure no feedstock is wasted.

Mitigate the challenge of feedstock quality and free fatty acid (FFA) content. This enzyme biocatalyst simultaneously catalyzes the transesterification (hydrolysis) of glycerides and esterification of FFA.

Novonesis FlexFit® includes:
- Feasibility studies to assess what’s needed to turn your plant into an enzymatic transesterification biodiesel unit
- Basic engineering and design package
- Performance guarantees

Are you interested in maximising the value of your feedstocks? Answer a few simple questions in this quiz to find the enzymatic refining route suited to your needs.

Trusted by 100+ oils and fats processing plants around the world
Globally, more than 100 plants are already transforming their oil processes with Novonesis biosolutions. Our biosolutions for degumming, biodiesel, oleochemicals, interesterification and specialty fats are helping customers minimize use of chemicals and maximize the value of their feedstock. In today's competitive market, our global network of experts stand ready to provide market insights, operational support, and technical expertise to help you future-proof your business.
Around the world
Biodiesel success stories
Corn oil to biodiesel
U.S.-based Adkins Energy produces corn oil and wanted to diversify into biodiesel. By collocating a biodiesel plant at its ethanol facility, Adkins Energy now makes the most of its infrastructure and utilities. The option to produce enzymatic biodiesel protects against additive pricing increases.
Egyptian biodiesel plant transforms business
Discover how we helped Egypt’s Biodiesel Misr convert low-value feedstocks into high-value biodiesel that meet EU standards. With enzymatic processing, they also avoided the pitfalls of chemical processing and reduced its road transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.
Do you want to unlock more value in your biodiesel plant?
Download ebook: Enzymatic biodiesel processing
This ebook gives you an introduction of enzymatic biodiesel processing and takes you through the following six steps:
1 - Understand the concept
2 - Get to know Novonesis
3 - Validate the business case
4 - Technical proof of concept
5 - Plan the engineering
6 - Make the investment
One more step…
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Biodiesel industry insights
2030 outlook report
Biodiesel demand is projected to remain high through 2030. The implementation of RED II marks a clear transition towards more sustainable feedstocks.
Discover the challenges producers face and how enzymes can provide a cost-effective path to overcoming them, while increasing feedstock flexibility.
Feedstock flexibility—the future of biodiesel
The biodiesel industry needs to adopt technologies that provide more flexibility to switch to the lowest cost feedstock. Thanks to biotechnology innovation, that switch is easier than ever before. In this article, Biofuels International examines challenges and advantages of enzymatic biodiesel.
Webinar: Stay ahead of rising feedstock prices
You can’t control feedstock prices. That’s why many biodiesel producers are looking for new ways to improve profitability.
This free, on-demand webinar looks at market trends in South East Asia and Europe, including biofuel policies and developments, and introduces you to useful innovative technology.