Wynnewood refinery renewable diesel project, US

5th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Wynnewood refinery renewable diesel project, US

Name of the Project
Wynnewood refinery renewable diesel project.

Location
US.

Project Owner/s
CVR Energy.

Project Description
The project entails the revamp of the HF alkylation unit at CVR’s Wynnewood refinery.

The project will increase the capacity of the refinery to nearly 100-million gallons of renewable diesel a year, and to more than six-million gallons of renewable naphtha a year, significantly reducing its yearly renewable identification number exposure under the Clean Air Act’s Renewable Fuel Standard.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure 
Total capital cost estimates for the project are $110-million.

Planned Start/End Date 
Subject to regulatory and in-house approvals, the expected mechanical completion of the project is in late 2024.  

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
KBR (process equipment, proprietary equipment supply and module fabrication).

Contact Details for Project Information
CVR Energy, tel +1 281 207 3516 or email MediaRelations@CVREnergy.com.