Recorded live from the Round Trip Tyre Recycling and Conveyor Belt Summit in Melbourne, Episode 78 of The Tyre Recycling Podcast features Vanessa Lenihan, Head of Future Fuels and Decarbonisation at Viva Energy.
Viva Energy Discuss Potential for TPO in Marine, Aviation and Road Fuels
Vanessa discusses Viva Energy’s significant move into the tyre recycling space through its MOU with Klean Industries to develop a large-scale Tyre Pyrolysis Oil (TPO) facility capable of processing 80,000 tonnes of ELTs annually. She details the successful TPO processing trials at the Geelong refinery, Viva’s role as an offtaker, and the potential end products like renewable diesel and marine fuel.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to Episode #78: Live from the Round Trip Summit
1:16 Introducing Vanessa Lenihan & Viva Energy’s Role
2:10 Viva Energy’s Geelong Refinery & TPO as Feedstock
2:23 Details on the MOU with Klean Industries & TPO Facility Plans
3:15 Successful TPO Processing Trials at Geelong
4:00 Funding, Offtake Agreements & Supply Chain Roles
5:03 Why Viva Energy Partnered with Klean Industries
5:56 Feedstock Sourcing & Viva’s Role in Establishing the TPO Market
6:44 TPO End Products: Diesel, Marine Fuel & SAF Challenges
7:58 Government Policy Needs for TPO Recognition in Australia
8:37 TPO as a Feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
9:31 Comparison with UK Initiatives (Wastefront) & Solving Two Problems
10:32 Potential SAF Mandates in Australia
11:53 TPO’s Fit in Viva’s Broader Decarbonisation & Circular Economy Strategy
12:07 Other Waste-to-Fuel Initiatives at Viva Energy
13:59 Importance of the Round Trip Summit for Viva Energy
15:22 Conclusion to Episode #78
