Sustainability Through Advanced Biofuels

Analytical services

From design and construction to outsourced management and operations, we provide a wide range of effective on-site laboratory solutions that enable you to enhance cost transparency and flexibility while minimizing risk and reducing inefficiencies.

Our wide range of analytical services includes CO2 factor analyses of residue streams/fuel analysis/biomass analysis (EU Directive 2003/87/EC), C14 isotope analyses to determine the biogenic content of fuels and detailed analyses of pyrolysis oil and hydrogen.

Biofuels and biodiesel testing

We offer a full scope of commodity testing services for your sustainable biofuels, leveraging our state-of-the-art laboratories and rapid in-the-field testing to ensure your ongoing compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements – no matter where your shipments are coming from or where they are going.

Our wide range of laboratory accreditations and our ongoing membership in internationally renowned bodies mean that you can rely on us to always provide results you can trust.

Biofuels commodity inspection

Our highly experienced, technically proficient and well trained experts will help to reduce your shipping-related risks by offering vessels, tanks and containers cleanliness, sampling, weight control, road and rail transport monitoring, and loading and discharge supervision.

We carry out FOSFA inspections, according to FOSFA requirements. Additionally, all of our inspections are carried out in accordance with ISO, ASTM and other industry-agreed requirements. Our certificates are accepted by global trade partners, banks and other financial institutions.

Risk management

Although there are many benefits of blending biofuels, the process has many risks. Our risk management solutions include stock monitoring as well as guarantee services. Our Smart Warehouse solution leverages IoT technology and wireless sensor networks to provide real-time monitoring of dry-bulk commodities.

With our biofuels cargo blending, you can make the most of the raw materials available on the market to maintain your products’ high quality while achieving the benefits of blended biofuels. Our cargo treatment and additivation services will ensure that your cargo meets the necessary quality parameters.

Sustainable biofuels certification

SGS offers sustainable biofuels certification to enable you to demonstrate your commitment to protecting the planet.

We provide ISCC and ISCC PLUS certification, essential for all companies active in the biofeedstock and biofuels/biodiesel supply chain. These certifications facilitate global trade, demonstrate your organization’s sustainability credentials and allow you to create an additional revenue stream for your business by monetizing its carbon credits.

We also offer Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification as well as other local certification schemes.

Market intelligence

SGS Inspire, our online data and information tool, arms you with all the must-know worldwide fuel regulatory analyses, statistics, taxation incentives, expert reports and actual fuel quality information from retail stations in over 130 countries. Trade flow data provides you with the latest insights on the global trading landscape, while export quality data ensures that your commodities are up to the expected quality standards.