When you need to be sure
Biofuels serviced
- Ethanol
- Biodiesel
- Renewable Diesel
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
- Renewable Naphtha
- Renewable Natural Gas
A leader in biofuels quality assurance and sustainability
- We are pioneers in the development of inspection and certification systems that recognize biofuels sustainability and the reduction of greenhouse emissions across the energy supply chain.
- We have the expertise to assess environmental impacts at every stage of your supply chain, calculating energy output and carbon balance.
- Certification of biofuel components to ASTM D6751and EN 14214.
- Certification of gasoline and diesel to EN228 and EN590.
- ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories.
- Quantification and characterization of biofuel components in mineral fuels.
- Microbiological analysis.
- Process optimization and by-product testing.
- Additive dosing and process treatments to improve product quality.
- Flow improvers, biocides and antioxidants.
- Technical and consultancy services for logistics, distribution and supply chain issues.
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Biofuels inspection, testing, and certification services
Testing services
SGS is a leader in supporting the creation of global sustainability standards, which extends our expertise into the markets we serve. Since the 1990s, we have been leading the way in delivering services across the biofuels supply chain. Our technical expertise can be brought in at the very early stages of biomass inspection and run through to the certification of various refined products including biodiesel, ethanol, and sustainable aviation fuel. We also build labs from the ground-up. We proudly stand among the top 1% in the 2024 S&P Dow Jones Global Sustainability Yearbook, which uniquely positions us to deliver world-leading solutions to our clients while also operating with sustainability as top of mind.
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Delivering excellence across the biofuels supply chain
Biofuel inspection services
Our inspectors at ports, terminals, and shipping points represent your interests by ensuring the quality and quantity of bulk fuel shipments.
- Visual Inspections: Before and during loading discharge, our trained staff confirms that your biofuel cargo is loaded in sound condition and has been properly stowed for safe transport. This ensures that you maintain the maximum value of your biofuel shipment.
- Hold Inspections: The vessel’s hold is also examined during each visual inspection, ensuring biofuel is transported without risk of damage or contamination.
- Vessel Draft Surveys: We determine the weight of cargo loaded onto, or discharged from, an ocean-going vessel, limiting financial risks associated with bulk cargo transactions. Our global network of highly qualified draft surveyors adheres to a defined draft survey protocol, ensuring accurate cargo weights at load and discharge points.
The SGS difference
- Our teams inspect, test, and certify across the biofuels supply chain from biomass quantification to biofuels testing, and the building of accredited labs that facilitate processes along the supply chain.
- We’re a leader in sustainability practices, as reflected by our year-over-year lead ratings by external agencies (Dow Jones/S&P).
- ESG experts from SGS actively contribute to the development of international standards, frameworks, ratings, and regulations such as the United Nations SDGs.
- We support local biodiversity, encourage fair trade, and contribute to emission trading programs.
- Our reputation as a global leader supports clients when accessing international markets by leveraging SGS biomass sustainability verifications and certifications.