Renewable diesel refinery in Bakersfield, California, now operating

Photo: Global Clean Energy Holdings Inc.

Global Clean Energy Holdings Inc. announced Dec. 20 that its Bakersfield Renewable Fuels Facility is commercially operational, producing approximately 250,000 gallons of renewable diesel daily.

This critical milestone marks a significant step forward as the company begins delivering sustainable, low-carbon and cost-efficient fuel to the market.

The facility leverages patented, highly scalable nonfood camelina varieties to produce renewable fuel that delivers up to 90 percent lower carbon and greenhouse-gas emissions than petroleum-based diesel.

With a design capacity of up to approximately 210 million gallons per year, the facility not only produces renewable diesel but also generates other sustainable coproducts such as renewable propane and renewable butane, contributing to cleaner air quality and a more sustainable energy future.

“I am incredibly proud of our talented team, whose dedication over the past several years has made this achievement possible,” said GCEH President and CEO Noah Verleun.

“This milestone validates the tremendous potential of our unique vertically integrated model—from camelina production to refining—and positions us to capitalize on the strong, long-term increasing demand for renewable fuel,” Verleun added.

Global Clean Energy is selling renewable fuels at its truck-loading facility in Bakersfield pursuant to its supply and offtake agreement with Vitol Inc.

Global Clean Energy said its vertically integrated, capital-light, farm-to-fuel business model, combined with the facility’s advantaged logistics and ability to run on multiple feedstocks, ensures operational efficiencies and production flexibility across the value chain.