The Italian company Saipem has signed a contract with Eni Industrial Evolution for the development of the new Priolo biorefinery, located in Sicily. The agreement, valued at approximately 700 million euros, covers the execution of a complete Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) package.
As planned, the works will extend until the end of 2028, marking a new advancement in the transformation of the Italian energy sector.
Details on the Priolo Biorefinery
The new plant will have a processing capacity of 500,000 tonnes per year. This infrastructure is designed to offer operational flexibility in the production of sustainable fuels, including SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) biojet type and HVO diesel (hydrotreated vegetable oil).
Likewise, the project is part of a broader strategy aimed at reducing emissions and promoting the use of renewable fuels in hard-to-decarbonize sectors such as aviation.
Strengthening Collaboration Between Saipem and Eni
Furthermore, this contract strengthens the alliance initiated between both companies in 2023 and expanded in 2025, focused on the development of biorefining solutions in Italy.
The scope includes detailed engineering, material supply, and construction of the facility’s main process units, consolidating a long-term industrial collaboration model.
Saipem Consolidates Its Position in Biorefineries
With this award, Saipem reinforces its consolidation as a benchmark in the construction of biorefineries and industrial conversion projects. The company stands out for its advanced engineering expertise and its ability to execute complex projects both onshore and offshore.
The company develops and integrates technological solutions for the decarbonization of industrial processes, enabling its clients to advance towards lower carbon intensity energy systems through the use of renewable fuels and advanced conversion technologies.
Source: Saipem
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