Eni and PETRONAS have signed a feasibility agreement to assess the development of innovative, commercially scalable bio-gasoline produced from renewable raw materials.
The agreement aims to evaluate the technical, sustainability, and market performance of new bio-gasolines. The fuels are targeted for initial application in high-stakes motorsport competitions before expanding into broader commercial markets to accelerate the decarbonisation of the global transport sector.
The joint initiative will use Eni’s proprietary Ecofining technology, which the Italian energy major has used since 2014 to process renewable feedstocks into hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) biofuels.
Under the agreement, Eni will contribute its expertise in biorefining and sustainable energy solutions through its Enilive brand, which currently distributes HVO diesel across more than 1,700 European service stations.
PETRONAS will bring its advanced product development capabilities and proven fuel technology experience spanning fossil fuels and high-performance sustainable fuels for internal combustion engines.
The agreement deepens the existing industrial ties between the two energy giants. PETRONAS, Enilive, and Euglena are currently developing Pengerang Biorefinery Sdn. Bhd. in Johor, Malaysia.
Scheduled to begin operations in the second half of 2028, the Pengerang facility will process up to 650,000 tonnes of renewable feedstocks annually to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), HVO diesel, and bio-naphtha.
By combining their technological strengths and established industrial footprints, both energy companies aim to deliver viable, low-carbon fuel alternatives capable of meeting the rigorous demands of motorsport while laying the foundation for future commercial adoption.