In the fuel industry, byproducts and residuals are inevitable. Aging fuel, tank bottoms, off-spec blends, and mixed loads can pile up, costing you storage space, regulatory headaches, and disposal fees. But there’s a smarter way to manage these materials. At Altiras, we specialize in process development for fuel recovery, helping companies turn fuel waste streams into usable, marketable assets.
Whether you operate a refinery, terminal, or blending facility, our commercialization process helps unlock the value hidden in your residual fuels.
Common Fuel Residuals We Help Recover
- Off-spec gasoline or diesel blends
- Fuel-methanol mixtures
- Tank bottoms and water-laden fuel
- Contaminated or aging bulk fuel
- Process byproducts from refining or blending
These materials are often disposed of or sold for pennies on the dollar—if at all. Our approach aims to change that.
How Altiras Commercializes Fuel Residuals
Stage 1: Product Viability Assessment
We evaluate the fuel’s chemical composition, contamination level, and recovery potential. If it can be recovered, blended, or reused, we’ll find the pathway.
Stage 2: Laboratory Process Research
Altiras Labs performs tests to determine the best recovery method, such as separation, filtration, or compatibility with existing fuels.
Stage 3: Process Development
Our fuel experts (Altiras Fuels) collaborate with the lab to scale the process, evaluate blend specs, and prepare recovered fuel for downstream use.
Stage 4: Capital Project Development
We assist with equipment upgrades, blending infrastructure, or long-term recovery programs, tailored to your operations.
Applications for Recovered Fuel
- Boiler feed or combustion fuel
- Blendstock for industrial customers
- Emergency or backup fuel programs
- Flare system support
- Reuse in off-road or remote-site equipment
We work with your team to align recovered fuels with local use cases or help move them through resale channels.
Integrated Support from Altiras Fuels & Labs
One of the biggest challenges with fuel recovery isn’t the lab work—it’s turning a theoretical solution into a practical one.
That’s where Altiras Fuels comes in. With decades of experience in fuel handling, blending, and logistics, our team ensures recovered materials are usable, compliant, and delivered where they’re needed. We don’t just analyze the problem—we implement the solution.
Why Invest in Process Development for Fuel Recovery?
- Reduce disposal and incineration costs
- Reclaim usable BTUs and blendstock
- Improve sustainability and ESG reporting
- Maintain cleaner tanks and reduce downtime
- Turn waste streams into cost offsets or revenue
Ready to Recover More from Your Fuel Operations?
If your site is managing aging, off-spec, or surplus fuel materials, there’s a better option. Let Altiras guide your process development for fuel recovery and start turning residuals into resources.
Contact our fuel recovery experts to get started.