Advanced
A2
HEFA Pathways & Feedstock Sustainability
Technical depth on hydroprocessing engineering, feedstock certification systems, and the palm oil sustainability question that's central to Southeast Asian SAF development.
What you will cover
Advanced HEFA process engineering: detailed catalyst selection, operating conditions, product slate optimization, and troubleshooting
Co-processing in existing refineries: required modifications, regulatory approvals, and commercial examples
Yield optimization strategies: maximizing SAF fraction vs. renewable diesel, naphtha, and propane co-products
ASTM testing requirements: specification compliance, quality control protocols, and certification body roles
Economic modeling: CAPEX and OPEX benchmarks, feedstock cost sensitivity, and IRR/NPV analysis for HFS projects
ISCC certification system: ISCC EU, ISCC PLUS, ISCC CORSIA — scope, audit process, and common non-conformities
RSB certification: principles, criteria, chain of custody requirements, and comparison with ISCC
RSPO certification models: Identity Preserved, Segregated, Mass Balance, Book & Claim — relevance to palm-based SAF
GHG lifecycle calculation methodology: well-to-wake analysis, allocation methods, and sensitivity to methodological choices
POME as SAF feedstock: availability mapping, seasonality, collection logistics, and methane capture integration
EU RED III high-ILUC risk classification: implications for palm-based SAF in export markets
UCO supply chain: collection infrastructure across Asia-Pacific, virgin oil adulteration fraud, and supply constraints
Novel lipid feedstocks: algae, camelina, pennycress, microbial oils — readiness levels and scale-up challenges
Feedstock portfolio strategy: building supply resilience through diversification and long-term aggregation agreements
Learning Outcomes
Evaluate HFS project feasibility including process engineering, yield optimization, and economic modeling
Navigate sustainability certification systems (ISCC, RSB, RSPO) and conduct lifecycle GHG calculations
Assess palm-derived feedstock viability including POME, PFAD, and UCO with full understanding of regulatory and sustainability constraints
Design a resilient feedstock sourcing strategy for an Asia-Pacific SAF production facility
Hands-On Activities
Evaluate HFS project feasibility including process engineering, yield optimization, and economic modeling
Navigate sustainability certification systems (ISCC, RSB, RSPO) and conduct lifecycle GHG calculations
Assess palm-derived feedstock viability including POME, PFAD, and UCO with full understanding of regulatory and sustainability constraints
Design a resilient feedstock sourcing strategy for an Asia-Pacific SAF production facility