Production of waste-based biodiesel (UCOME) and biomethane from used cooking oil at four European sites.
Bio Oil GmbH (BIO OIL Group)
Markthof · Vienna · Trnava · Eemshaven · Krems · Sohland · Bleiburg · Parndorf · Bruges · Novi SadNew on Amplifa
About the BIO OIL Group
The BIO OIL Group (Bio Oil GmbH) was founded in 2007 and produces and trades sustainable biodiesel and biomethane in Europe. From collected used cooking oil (UCO) and other waste-based feedstocks such as animal fat, fatty acids, acid oil and POME, the company produces UCOME to EN 14214 in four biodiesel plants, with greenhouse gas savings of up to 90%. The process comprises filtration and pre-treatment of the feedstock, esterification and transesterification with methanol and sodium methylate in the reactor, as well as purification and quality control; the by-product glycerine is refined and supplied, among others, to the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. Since 2024, the Group has also operated a biomethane plant with a capacity of up to 1,000 m³/h. The biodiesel plants are located in Eemshaven (NL), Krems and Bleiburg (AT) and Sohland (DE); the Group's own UCO collection companies in Belgium, Serbia, Ukraine, Slovakia and Germany secure the feedstock supply. The headquarters is in Markthof (Lower Austria), with a trading and operations head office in Vienna and a finance and logistics head office in Trnava (Slovakia).
- Site
- Markthof
- Processes
- Biodiesel production (FAME, waste-based, UCOME), Biomethane production, UCO/waste fat collection and logistics, Filtration and purification of used cooking oil (pre-treatment), Esterification & transesterification (reactor, methanol/sodium methylate), Glycerine purification, Feedstock pre-treatment for co-processing (hydrotreating precursor), Trading of biodiesel, biomethane, by-products and feedstocks
- Materials
- Used cooking oil (UCO), FAME biodiesel (UCOME), Biomethane, Glycerine, Fatty acids, Acid oil, POME, Animal fat
- Certificates
- ISCC, RED Cert, EN 14214 (FAME product standard), EN 14214 (product standard)
- Founded
- 2007
- Industries
- Fuel blending/fuel trading, Transport, Agriculture, Manufacturing industry, Gastronomy, Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics (glycerine)
- 01
Collection of used cooking oil (UCO) and waste feedstocks
- 02
Filtration and purification/pre-treatment of the feedstock
- 03
Transport to the biodiesel plants
- 04
Esterification & transesterification with methanol and sodium methylate
- 05
Glycerine refining as by-product
- 06
Purification and quality control to EN 14214
- 07
Trading and distribution of biodiesel, biomethane, by-products and feedstocks
Feedstocks & Process
Used Cooking Oil (UCO)
Central waste-based feedstock from restaurants, hotels and industry for UCOME production.
FAME biodiesel (UCOME)
Product to EN 14214 made from UCO and advanced waste feedstocks for fuel blending and transport.
Biomethane
Renewable gas from renewable resources and organic waste, up to 1,000 m³/h in Parndorf.
Glycerine
By-product of transesterification, purified and usable among others for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
Animal fat / fatty acids / acid oil / POME
Further waste-based feedstocks purchased and sold by the company.
Methanol / sodium methylate
Reaction partner and catalyst for transesterification into fatty acid methyl esters.
Fresh cooking oil
Supplied to the restaurant and food industries; the used cooking oil is collected back.
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel production (FAME, waste-based, UCOME)Chemical energy generation | – | – | – | 360,000 tonnes/year (Group total) | Used cooking oil (UCO), animal fats, fatty acids, acid oil, POME, glycerine, methanol, sodium methylate (catalyst) |
| Biomethane productionChemical energy generation | – | – | – | 1,000 m³/h | renewable resources, organic waste, food residues |
| UCO/waste fat collection and logisticsLogistics/collection | – | – | – | – | used cooking oil (UCO), waste fats |
| Filtration and purification of used cooking oil (pre-treatment)Pre-treatment/processing | – | – | – | – | used cooking oil (UCO), waste fats |
| Esterification & transesterification (reactor, methanol/sodium methylate)Chemical energy generation | – | – | – | – | purified used cooking oil, methanol, sodium methylate |
| Glycerine purificationPre-treatment/processing | – | – | – | – | glycerine |
| Feedstock pre-treatment for co-processing (hydrotreating precursor)Pre-treatment/processing | – | – | – | – | used cooking oil (UCO), waste-based feedstocks, fossil feedstocks, hydrogen |
| Trading of biodiesel, biomethane, by-products and feedstocksTrading | – | – | – | – | biodiesel (FAME), biomethane, glycerine, fatty acids, UCO, animal fat, acid oil, POME |
9 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel plant | Eco Fuels Netherlands | 1 | – | – | Eemshaven, Netherlands |
| Biodiesel plant | Eco Fuels Danube | 1 | – | – | Krems, Austria |
| Biodiesel plant | Biowerk Sohland | 1 | – | – | Sohland, Germany |
| Biodiesel plant | Biodiesel Süd | 1 | – | – | Bleiburg, Austria |
| Biomethane plant | BIO OIL Group | 1 | up to 1,000 m³/h | 2024 | Parndorf, Austria |
| UCO purification/pre-treatment plant | CPO Slovakia | 1 | – | – | Slovakia |
| UCO purification/processing plant | Bio Oil Recycling | 1 | – | – | Bruges, Belgium |
| UCO processing plant (on site) | Bio Oil SAS | 1 | – | – | Novi Sad, Serbia |
| Feedstock pre-treatment plant for co-processing | BIO OIL Group | 1 | – | – | Biowerk Sohland, Germany |
Additional services
Quality & Certification
Production complies with the product standard EN 14214; the company is certified under ISCC and RED Cert to ensure compliance with European sustainability requirements. Every batch undergoes quality checks on parameters such as viscosity, density and purity before release.
| Evidence | Eemshaven | Krems | Sohland | Bleiburg | Parndorf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISCC | |||||
| RED Cert | |||||
| EN 14214 (product standard) |
History
- 2007
Foundation of the BIO OIL Group; establishment of a UCO-based cooking oil trading platform.
- 2008–2010
Start of UCO collection in Belgium and Austria; start of biodiesel production in Austria and Germany via management and tolling agreements.
- 2012
Acquisition of the biodiesel plant in Eemshaven, Netherlands.
- 2014–2017
Expansion of the UCO collection network into Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine); share acquisition in biodiesel plants in Austria and Germany with production increases of 100–300% per site.
- 2018–2022
Capacity expansions in the Netherlands and Austria; advances in UCO recycling and pre-treatment technologies.
- 2024
Acquisition of the first operational biomethane plant in Parndorf.
- 2023+
Global expansion of the UCO collection network (Asia, Middle East) and investments in biomethane.