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Sustainable Feedstocks for the Future of Energy
CFP Energy supports industrial and commercial organisations with secure, scalable, and traceable feedstock solutions — the foundation for next-generation biofuels.
What are feedstocks?
Sustainable feedstocks are critical to scaling the production of renewable fuels such as biodiesel, hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), and biomethane.
Whether you’re developing compliance-grade fuels or voluntary carbon reduction initiatives, feedstock integrity directly impacts your environmental performance and regulatory alignment.
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Key feedstock benefits
Regulatory compliance
Carbon impact
Energy security
Scalability
Feedstocks from CFP Energy
With over two decades of expertise in renewable energy markets, CFP Energy delivers tailored feedstock supply strategies to support both producers and large end users. Our approach is clear, collaborative, and always aligned to your commercial and sustainability goals.
How we source and supply feedstocks
Sourcing & aggregation
Global access to used cooking oil (UCO), animal fats, industrial residues, and energy crops
Traceability & certification
End-to-end chain of custody under ISCC, REDcert, and local schemes
Logistics & supply
management
Reliable delivery via rail, road, or ship – on time, in spec
Market intelligence & risk management
Insights into evolving supply dynamics, policy shifts, and price volatility
Feedstock FAQs
To help you understand some of the key feedstock issues, we’ve given answers to some frequently asked questions.
In renewable energy, feedstocks are the raw materials used to produce bioenergy, biogas, biofuels, and other renewable fuels. Common feedstocks include agricultural waste, energy crops, forestry residues, manure, and organic municipal waste. These materials are processed through anaerobic digestion, fermentation, or thermal conversion to generate clean energy. In both the UK and Europe, feedstock availability is key to the growth of sustainable bioenergy production.
In the UK and across Europe, common feedstocks include maize silage, slurry, food waste, wheat straw, miscanthus, and used cooking oil. The type of feedstock depends on local agricultural practices, waste availability, and the intended energy output. EU policies such as the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) promote the use of waste-based and second-generation feedstocks, reducing competition with food crops and improving the sustainability profile of bioenergy.
Sustainable feedstocks are crucial to ensuring that bioenergy contributes to climate goals without causing harm to land use, biodiversity, or food supply chains. Using waste-based or non-food biomass helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promotes circular economy practices, and aligns with ESG standards. In the UK and EU, sustainability criteria are legally required to qualify for incentives and ensure feedstock sourcing doesn't undermine environmental or social outcomes.
Feedstocks are regulated through frameworks like the UK Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) and the EU Renewable Energy Directive, which set sustainability and emissions reduction criteria. These frameworks define what qualifies as a sustainable feedstock and monitor land-use changes, carbon intensity, and traceability. Compliance with these standards is essential for energy producers to access certification schemes, such as ISCC or REDcert, and to receive government support.
The type and quality of feedstock directly affect both the economic viability and energy yield of renewable energy production. High-quality, consistent feedstocks typically result in greater biogas output, lower maintenance costs, and improved conversion efficiency. However, sourcing and transporting feedstocks can be costly, especially for large-scale plants. In the UK and Europe, optimising local supply chains and using diverse feedstock blends can help balance cost, efficiency, and sustainability.