SEMINAR ON BIOFUELS WASTE-TO-VALUE TECHNOLOGIES
Driving industry advancement and collaboration for SAF and waste-to-energy solutions
Rieckermann, in collaboration with industry partners BDI-BioEnergy International (BDI) and NEXTCHEM, successfully hosted a high-impact seminar on Biofuels Waste-to-Value Technologies. This seminar was attended by representatives from more than 40 companies across various sectors, including used cooking oil (UCO) collectors, processing companies, petrochemical and biofuels-related enterprises , as well as design institutes. The event brought together leading experts from Germany, China, Austria, and Italy to explore the future of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and innovative waste-to-energy solutions.
Highlights included a joint showcase by Rieckermann, BDI, and NEXTCHEM, which featured cutting-edge solutions for UCO pre-treatment with unlimited capacity and SAF system offering production capacities from 30,000 to 150,000 tons per year. These solutions are supported by a full spectrum of services, including waste analysis, project consulting, financing, and engineering management.
In addition, BDI led discussions presenting dedicated solutions for tackling local challenges related to UCO quality and method of collection, with a focus on key questions such as:
- Why conventional vegetable oil refining technologies fall short when applied to waste oils.
- What impurities are typically found in various waste oils, and how they can be effectively reduced.
The IEA Bioenergy China Working Group also provided a comprehensive overview of global and local SAF policy landscapes, offering insights into current initiatives and projecting development trends over the next three to five years. In parallel, the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology presented an in-depth analysis of China’s UCO and waste-oils ecosystem, covering regulatory frameworks, collection systems, processing capacities, and infrastructure development.
Beyond the technical presentations, the seminar fostered valuable networking opportunities among manufacturers, technology providers, and researchers, encouraging collaboration and driving industry advancement. It also served as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, focusing on the transformation of used cooking oil (UCO) into SAF through advanced technologies and integrated value chains.
The Biofuels Waste-to-Value Technologies seminar was held from September 10 to 12, 2025, at the Rieckermann Shanghai showroom. The event reflected Rieckermann’s ongoing commitment to advancing sustainable technologies and building a robust value chain for SAF production.
About Rieckermann
Founded in Germany in 1892, Rieckermann has been serving various industrial sectors in China since 1954, with six offices and over 160 employees. As a trusted partner to the processing industry, Rieckermann offers comprehensive process solutions in chemical production, natural gas processing, waste-to-energy concepts, and green technologies. Through their proprietary BDI pretreatment technology and strategic partnership with NEXTCHEM, Rieckermann delivers end-to-end solutions for converting UCO into SAF.
About BDI-BioEnergy International (BDI)
Founded in Austria in 1996, BDI is a prominent supplier of biofuel and waste-to-energy technologies with a strong presence in the European market. BDI’s mature waste oil deep pretreatment systems are recognized for their reliability and innovation in sustainable processing.
About NEXTCHEM
Established in Italy in 2018, NEXTCHEM is part of the MAIRE Group and specializes in the development of green chemical technologies. The company is a leading provider of SAF production technology, offering compact and efficient processing units.
