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PBF Energy 2024 Sustainability Report Spotlight: Energy, Waste and Water Resource Management
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / Originally published in PBF Energy's ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"PBF Energy 2024 Sustainability Report Spotlight: Energy, Waste and Water Resource ManagementNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / Originally published in PBF Energy's 2024 Sustainability ReportNEW RENEWABLE DIESEL UNIT POWERS FORWARD TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE FUTUREIn 2023, PBF Energy completed the successful startup of the Saint Bernard Renewables (SBR) business, marking a significant milestone in our offering of lower-carbon fuels. SBR, a joint venture partnership between PBF Energy and Enilive S.p.A., is an operating biorefinery consisting of a pre-treatment unit and a renewable diesel unit (RDU), with a production capacity of 306 million gallons per year of renewable diesel. This state-of-the-art facility, fully operational as of June 2023, demonstrates PBF Energy's continued commitment to deliver diversified sources of energy to customers while lowering the carbon intensity of its products.Located within our Chalmette refinery, the SBR RDU is designed to convert organic feedstocks, such as used cooking oils, animal fats, and seed oils, into high-quality renewable diesel. This drop-in fuel is chemically similar to petroleum diesel but offers lower lifecycle GHG emissions, helping to reduce the carbon footprint of both PBF Energy and our customers.With a production capacity of 840,000 gallons per day, SBR positions PBF Energy as a leading producer of renewable diesel in the United States. The RDU leverages advanced hydroprocessing technology, which enables feedstock flexibility while maintaining the high-energy density and performance characteristics of traditional diesel that customers demand.ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTThe RDU plays a critical role in PBF Energy's broader resiliency strategy. Its operation demonstrates PBF Energy's commitment to the innovations that will play a crucial part in the energy of the future. Since coming online, SBR has converted hundreds of millions of gallons of organic feedstocks into high-quality renewable diesel. The resulting renewable diesel meets stringent environmental standards, including the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard and Renewable Fuel Standard, and also supports waste reuse, cleaner air, and healthier communities.In addition to its environmental benefits, the RDU contributes positively to the local economy. The project supported over 200 jobs during its con...