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The advanced biofuel facility, Advanced Methanol Rotterdam (AMR), will convert non-recyclable waste into advanced methanol at the Port of Rotterdam, which will be purchased by FinCo Fuel. Advanced Methanol will achieve the CO2 emission reductions set out in the Renewable Energy Directive II (RED II) and the Fit-for-55 package.

Funding the restart of CBC pellet factory fits within FinCo’s ambition to play a key role in the supply chain. This includes access to biomass residues, the sustainable harvesting and processing of the material and the conversion to low carbon transport fuels.

FinCo Fuel has taken over the dealership for the distribution and sales of XBEE enzyme technology for the Benelux as per 1st June 2021. This acquisition fits with the ambition of FinCo Fuel to be a front runner in the transition towards low-carbon fuels.

The Dutch FinCo Fuel Group has started a three-year collaboration with African Clean Energy (ACE) around their smart cooker ACE One. The collaboration stems from FinCo Fuel's objective to make its own business activities CO₂-neutral. FinCo Fuel invests both resources and knowledge in ACE. The two parties are also working together to make the results of the ACE One more measurable, so that more partners can be involved in the project.

Due to the growth in activities and the number of employees, FinCo Fuel will move to a more spacious office at K.P. van der Mandelelaan 120 in Rotterdam as of 1 June 2020.

Dutch Ministry of Defence must and wants to become greener. The dependence on fossil fuel is reduced and the percentage of renewable energy increases. By adding biofuel to road diesel, Dutch Ministry of Defence is taking a major step in making its transport operations more sustainable. Starting April, the Dutch Defence fuel pumps will be giving synthetically produced sustainable diesel.

After a successful test case, the inland shipping division of the Danser Group is fully committed to the biofuel ChangeTL. Director Ben Maelissa reports this to Nieuwsblad Transport. A remarkable choice because the group is known as an LNG pioneer in inland shipping and had one of its push-pull bargesconverted for a lot of money to be able to sail on the liquid gas.

FinCo Fuel Group active in the downstream energy market with a broad portfolio of fuel products expands its network with the acquisition of a majority stake in GoodNRG, holding company of renewable fuels pioneer GoodFuels. This cooperation enables both parties to utilize its complementary strength, sourcing, supply management and logistical power of FinCo Fuel which will be optimal for the growing needs of GoodFuels. Both parties expect to contribute to a further reduction of CO2 and to accelerate the energy transition with more impact.

The new PIB programme 'Solid Biomass Opportunities in South Africa' will take care of the supply of clean energy to South African households, while also supplying biofuels to the Netherlands. Through this programme, a cluster of 5 companies will contribute to the sustainable use of waste wood biomass in South Africa.

The new PIB programme 'Solid Biomass Opportunities in South Africa' will take care of the supply of clean energy to South African households, while also supplying biofuels to the Netherlands. Through this programme, a cluster of 5 companies will contribute to the sustainable use of waste wood biomass in South Africa.

IGES, FinCo and CIV Texel cooperate to remove non-recyclable plastics from the North Sea and deliver it after conversion as a clean transportation fuel to the Texel fishing fleet.

Integrated Green Energy Solutions (IGES) and FinCo Fuel Nederland B.V. (FinCo) signed a 5-year agreement for the purchase and offtake of all liquid fuels from non-recyclable plastics that IGES will produce at their new Amsterdam production facility which is currently under construction. The new plant will start production in the summer of 2019. FinCo will distribute the fuels (10ppm ULSD among others) via her own distribution network. The main markets that will be supplied are the marine and transportation sector. The products comply with the latest quality requirements and play an important role in the transition from traditional hydrocarbon fuels to new low carbon fuels. “These waste-to-plastic fuels lead to a significant reduction of CO2 emissions which reflects the ambition of both companies”, said Bart-Willem ten Cate, responsible for biofuels and renewables at FinCo Fuel Group.

FinCo Fuel Group expands its wholesale and distribution business into Germany. As from January 1st 2019 FinCo Energie GmbH (FinCo) will start offering automotive fuel, transportation fuel and heating fuel grades from various locations in Germany.

As of March 29 FinCo has started the sales of synthetic diesel, also known as HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil). HVO is a high quality advanced biofuel, produced from the most sustainable feedstocks.

FinCo proudly presents its new fuel named ChangeXL

Hans van der Boor, Ronald Peters and Henk van Egmond of cycling team Nul Tien participated in the Tour for Life for the cancer fund of the Daniel den Hoed Foundation. The route was from the beautiful passes in the Alps to the slowly rolling Jura and from the Green Vosges to the hilly Ardennes. The ride started in Bardonecchia - Italy and finished in home town Rotterdam. All participants arrived on September 3 after an 8-day ride.

FinCo Supply & Trading B.V. recently received the license Authorized Economic Operator (AEO). An AEO license is issued by customs once the company meets a number of set criteria and offers various advantages in trade.

FinCo has signed a long term agreement with Zenith Terminal Amsterdam. Zenith is the new owner of the former BP Amsterdam Terminal (BAT) since early 2016. FinCo will continue its existing supply- and sales activities from January 1, 2017 and further expand from the Zenith Terminal location in Amsterdam.

Increased trade flows within the FinCo Fuel network and a further optimization of supply.

FinCo closed a transaction with ENVIEM for the acquisition of the Gulf wholesale activities in the Netherlands consisting of direct sales, commercial fuels, bunkering and lubricants. The Gulf terminals, barges, trucks and associated employees are part of the transaction.

FinCo further expands her downstream activities by taking over the AOG terminal in Groningen per 1st of February 2016 from Q8 and TOTAL. FinCo will operate the terminal under the name FinCo Terminal Groningen B.V. (FTG) per effective date and will offer a broad range of oil products to its customers located in the northern part of the Netherlands.

FinCo further expands her downstream activities by taking over the AOG terminal in Groningen per 1st of February 2016 from Q8 and TOTAL. FinCo will operate the terminal under the name FinCo Terminal Groningen B.V. (FTG) per effective date and will offer a broad range of oil products to its customers located in the northern part of the Netherlands.