Eni and PETRONAS Signed Bio-gasoline Agreement
The energy companies partnered to evaluate bio-gasoline production using specialized refinery technology.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Oil and Gas
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Eni and PETRONAS signed a Feasibility Agreement during the 2026 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix. The partnership aims to support transport sector decarbonization by evaluating bio-gasoline production through Ecofining technology.
Why it matters
This collaboration seeks to leverage combined expertise in biorefining and fuel technology to advance sustainable energy solutions. It represents a strategic effort to decarbonize the global transport sector through renewable feedstock processing.
The companies manage a 50:50 joint venture named Searah, which currently oversees 19 gas production and development assets. Additionally, Enilive already supplies HVO diesel at over 1,700 European service stations.
The players
Eni
Eni is an Italian multinational energy corporation engaged in oil, gas, and renewable energy production.
PETRONAS
PETRONAS is a Malaysian state-owned oil and gas company with integrated operations spanning the energy value chain.
Searah
Searah is a 50:50 joint venture between Eni and PETRONAS focused on gas production and development.
The details
The agreement utilizes Eni’s proprietary Ecofining technology, which the company has used to produce HVO biofuels since 2014. The study integrates Eni’s biorefinery expertise with PETRONAS' specialized fuel technology to assess the viability of high-performance bio-gasoline.
Timeline
Eni began producing HVO biofuels in 2014.
The Feasibility Agreement was signed during the 2026 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix.
The Pengerang Biorefinery is expected to reach full capacity in the second half of 2028.
Market Landscape
This partnership reflects a broader industry shift toward integrated renewable fuel production between major global energy players. By formalizing this study, the companies position themselves to compete in the growing market for high-performance sustainable fuels.
The transition to bio-gasoline could eventually influence fuel options at the pump for consumers seeking lower-carbon alternatives. These efforts reflect a long-term goal to integrate renewable products into existing transportation infrastructure.
The takeaway
Advancements in Ecofining technology highlight the ongoing industrial transition toward specialized renewable fuel production. Companies are increasingly relying on joint ventures to share the high capital costs associated with building modern biorefineries.
What happens next
The Pengerang Biorefinery is expected to reach its processing capacity of 650,000 tonnes of renewable feedstocks by the second half of 2028.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Renewable Carbon News.
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