BTG Bioliquids (BTL) of the Netherlands and Canada’s NanosTech have agreed on a partnership to produce sustainable drop-in biofuels for shipping and other hard-to-abate sectors.
The collaboration combines BTL’s fast pyrolysis technology, which converts forestry and agricultural residues into bio-oil, with NanosTech’s Aquaprocessing platform that upgrades the oils into refinery-ready feedstocks.
The 500 barrels per day modular units can be deployed close to biomass sources, cutting transport emissions and costs while supplying sustainable marine fuels, renewable diesel and SAF.
Potential deployment sites in Canada and Europe are being assessed, with the partners targeting the first units by late 2025.
“We’ve always believed in the untapped potential of our pyrolysis oil. Seeing it now evolve into a true drop-in fuel through this collaboration is deeply rewarding,” said Gerhard Muggen, Managing Director at BTL. “This partnership represents a turning point, not just for BTL and NanosTech, but for the renewable fuels sector as a whole.”
“Green Chemistry is the most elegant way to decarbonize,” said Myles McGovern, CEO of NanosTech.
“BTL’s deep expertise in pyrolysis, combined with our advanced catalyst platform, unlocks what was previously out of reach, transforming complex bio-oils into true drop-in fuels.
“The result: meaningful CO₂ reductions from every barrel of renewable diesel, effectively turning conventional diesel engines into cleaner, more sustainable powertrains without a single hardware change.”
The firms say the compact model offers a practical pathway for scaling advanced marine biofuels without requiring refinery-scale infrastructure.
