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Solutions for recycling hydrocarbon residues, that are unique to the world
CONTEXT & REGULATIONS
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HYDROCARBON RESIDUES
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CONTEXT &
REGULATIONS

Normal ship operations generate hydrocarbon waste which at one time would have been discharged at sea. But in 1973, the need to protect our fragile marine ecosystem prompted the IMO (International Maritime Organization) to adopt the MARPOL Convention, setting the guidelines for the collection and treatment of this waste.

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HYDROCARBON RESIDUES

There are various types of hydrocarbon residues. Some come from land-based activities, including industrial oil residues and used lube oil, while others are generated at sea and are commonly known as slops. The generic term “slops” covers various types of hydrocarbon residues generated by normal shipping activity. These residues are composed of water, hydrocarbons, and different pollutants, in varying proportions.

Considered industrial residues, maritime waste is collected in ports, an expense borne by shipowners. Since their composition can vary and the nature of these pollutants (sediments, heavy metals) makes them difficult to recycle, they are usually incinerated.

MARITIME RESIDUES

Slops, generated by the commercial activity of oil tankers, are a mixture of water from cleaning tanks and cargo residues.

Sludges, meanwhile, are generated in machine rooms. They mostly comprise hydrocarbon residues generated by purifying fuels used for engines and boilers,as well as used lube oil and hydraulic oil.

LAND RESIDUES

Land residues can come from the accidental mixing of hydrocarbons, from the unblocking or purging of pipelines, from products outside commercial and technical specifications, or from the bottom of containers, etc.

Used lube oil can also be found in land-generated hydrocarbon residues. Since these residues contain a high concentration of pollutants (including metals), used lube oil from engines is among the most toxic waste there is. One liter of waste oil can pollute up to 1,000 m2 of water, preventing the oxygenation of sub-marine flora and fauna for several years.

With its innovative waste-recovery technology, Ecoslops can improve the efficient use of this resource. The company offers its industrial partners (shipowners, port terminals, producers, O&G companies, etc.), waste collectors, and other institutional actors an economical, more environmentally friendly, and transparent solution that complies with international regulations on the collection and treatment of these residues.

RECYCLING SOLUTIONS

Ecoslops derives its knowledge and expertise from its thorough understanding of the process for treating hydrocarbon residues, whether these are ship-generated residues, land-based industrial oil residues, or used lube oil.

The P2R process (Petroleum Residue Recycling), central to Ecoslops’ solutions, is a major innovation, combing the treatment of oil residues with special refining techniques. The process produces second-generation hydrocarbon products with a reduced environmental footprint, in compliance with international standards (naphtha, gasoil, heavy fuel, soft bitumen).

Ecoslops’ units, designed for the circular economy, are compliant with international standards on emissions and discharges and apply the highest standards in the refining industry.

This is a world first in the production of recycled products and their ability to meet commercial specifications.

Cette technologie spécifique est une première mondiale quant à la production de produits de 2ème génération avec une telle qualité de produits de sortie.

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FROM 30.000 TONS PER YEAR

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EN SAVOIR PLUS

UP TO 7 000 TONS PER YEAR

Compact and simple INSTALLATION

EN SAVOIR PLUS

FROM 30.000 TONS PER YEAR

OVER 98% REGENERATION

UP TO 7 000 TONS PER YEAR

Compact and simple INSTALLATION

RECYCLING SOLUTIONS

Ecoslops derives its knowledge and expertise from its thorough understanding of the process for treating hydrocarbon residues, whether these are ship-generated residues, land-based industrial oil residues, or used lube oil.

The P2R process (Petroleum Residue Recycling), central to Ecoslops’ solutions, is a major innovation, combing the treatment of oil residues with special refining techniques. The process produces second-generation hydrocarbon products with a reduced environmental footprint, in compliance with international standards (naphtha, gasoil, heavy fuel, soft bitumen).

Ecoslops’ units, designed for the circular economy, are compliant with international standards on emissions and discharges and apply the highest standards in the refining industry.

This is a world first in the production of recycled products and their ability to meet commercial specifications.

Cette technologie spécifique est une première mondiale quant à la production de produits de 2ème génération avec une telle qualité de produits de sortie.

2 ECOSLOPS SOLUTIONS ADAPTED TO THE QUANTITY OF WASTE TO BE TREATED

FROM 30.000 TONS PER YEAR

OVER 98% REGENERATION

EN SAVOIR PLUS

UP TO 7 000 TONS PER YEAR

INSTALLATION simple et compacte

EN SAVOIR PLUS

FROM 30.000 TONS PER YEAR

OVER 98% REGENERATION

UP TO 7 000 TONS PER YEAR

INSTALLATION simple et compacte

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PROJECTS IN PROGRESS

KRIBI (CAMEROUN)

The sales contract for the first Scarabox was signed in 2021 with the company Valtech Energy. It is currently being implemented.
OTHER PROJECTS
D’autres projets d’implantation de Scarabox sont en cours à travers le monde. Follow our news to keep up to date with our future implementations.

SITES

Our first industrial-scale recycling unit has been operational since June 2015 in the port of Sinès, Portugal. Our second unit has been in service since July 2021 at the La Mède Platform near Marseille.

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SITES

Our first industrial-scale recycling unit has been operational since June 2015 in the port of Sinès, Portugal. Our second unit, opened in 2021 at the La Mède Platform near Marseille has been sold to TotalEnergies in 2024.

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Sines, Portugal

The world’s first unit to produce fuel and soft bitumen from hydrocarbon waste, the Sinès site began production in June 2015 and has a nominal processing capacity of 30,000 tons of dehydrated raw materials per year. Installed in the heart of the oil terminal under a sub-concession agreement with the port that runs until 2027, this first unit represents a total investment of €20 million, including €6.2 million in QREN funds (http://www.qren.pt/np4/home) under its Innovative Incentive program.

Ecoslops’ Sinès site is an industrial complex that has the peculiar feature of not only being a production and storage facility but also a unit that collects hydrocarbon residues for the Port of Sinès and treats its polluted waters.

Water treatment

Water treatment at Ecoslops Portugal is fully integrated into the process.
The water generated from separating residues, together with the water collected in the port, is depolluted using the most advanced equipment and technology available. The water is then returned to the natural environment in line with international and local environmental regulations.
Ecoslops Portugal offers a wide range of services, from collection to treatment, providing safe, transparent, and traceable management of your hydrocarbon residues and their transformation into new fuels. The entire process meets the highest standards within the sector.

OUR SERVICES AT SINÈS

• Management of all liquid hydrocarbon residues covered in Annexes I and V to the MARPOL Convention
• 24-hour service for all types of ships calling at the Port of Sinès
• Collection available in all Port of Sinès terminals (TGLS, TCS, TMS, TPQ, and GNL)
• Availability of reliable teams and equipment, in compliance with the regulatory requirements
• Possibility of long-term contracts for shipowners
• Facilities operational 24/7, in line with international standards
• Up to 60,000 m3 of storage capacity in the oil terminal

For more information about our services at Sinès, please contact us at:

portugal@ecoslops.com

(+351) 269 870 330

 

For more information on the Port of Sinès

Informação ao público no âmbito da Directiva SEVESO III

Política de Prevenção de Acidentes Graves

Ecoslops Portugal Major Accident Prevention Policy

FUELS AND SOFT BITUMEN WITH A REDUCED ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT

Are you a buyer of petroleum products?

We offer a range of special light fuels, naphtha, gasoil, industrial heavy fuel, and soft bitumen recycled at our units in Europe.

The products from our Sines unit are ISCC PLUS certified. This certification provides credible and transparent proof that the hydrocarbons recycled by Ecoslops Portugal contribute fully to the circularisation of the economy, an additional advantage for our environmentally conscious customers.

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COLLECTION AND RECYCLING OF YOUR HYDROCARBON WASTE

Ecoslops draws on its fifteen years of recycling experience and ample capacity to receive and store waste products. We can also assess the recycling needs of all types of hydrocarbon waste (high and low flash points).

A TRACEABLE SOLUTION

Each stage of the treatment process is traceable and transparent. All stakeholders can rest assured that the treatment of these residues complies with international and local regulations.

A SUSTAINABLE AND ECONOMICAL SOLUTION

Thanks to sustainable purchasing conditions, Ecoslops offers long-term opportunities for oil residues, making their collection and treatment a viable business.

A MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY SOLUTION

The P2R process recycles more than 98% of dehydrated oil residues. This is a circular economy solution that helps preserve fossil resources and improve the sector’s material balance by avoiding new extractions. Recycling hydrocarbon waste also helps to reduce illegal dumping (maritime and land).