Worley awarded FEED contract for renewable diesel and aviation fuel project in Sweden

The FEED verification is scheduled to begin in August 2025, and the contract includes a roll over into the engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) phase, anticipated to start in early 2026, pending Preem’s final investment decision (FID).

Currently focused on traditional diesel, the Lysekil plant will, through this project, help position Preem as one of the largest producers of renewable aviation fuel in Northern Europe, while also becoming one of the region’s leading producers of renewable fuels for road transportation.

Worley will lead the FEED verification from its office in Sweden, supported by expertise from across the global Worley network.

The scope of work includes the complete conversion of the existing ICR unit – a refinery processing unit traditionally used to produce lighter, high-value products from hydrocarbons. At Lysekil, the unit will be repurposed to produce renewable fuels based on vegetable and animal oils/fat, marking a significant step away from fossil-based production.

“This award marks a significant stepping-stone for our operations in Sweden and the Nordics,” said Jan Narvestad, SVP, Worley Nordics. “The scale and ambition of this project highlight how Worley can actively contribute to driving sustainable change in close partnership with our customers.”

Preem estimates the refinery conversion could reduce annual emissions by 2 - 3 million t of carbon dioxide equivalent at the end-user level, and by approximately 200 000 tpy at the refinery itself.

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