Ecoslops announced that is has signed an agreement with TOTAL Group to set up a maritime transport induced oil residue waste-processing unit at La Mède, near Marseilles, in the Bouches-du-Rhône. For this goal, the two companies had signed a Memorandum of Understanding in September 2016, and conducted technical and commercial studies.
Vincent Favier, Chairman and CEO of Ecoslops, declared: “Our objective is to contribute positively to the commercial attractiveness of the oil residue collection industry in the Port of Marseilles, encouraging strict traceability of slops, and creating sustainable markets for the industry players.”
The building of the unit is expected to start during the second quarter of 2018, and it should be operational by the end of 2018. Ecoslops will build and operate the micro-refinery in La Mède, while TOTAL will provide services and necessary utilities. The commercial products (new fuels and light bitumen) produced by the unit will be sold on local or international markets.
François Bourrasse, Director of Total’s La Mède, commented: “The construction of the oil residue regeneration unit confirms the attractiveness of the site of La Mède, and the surrounding region. In addition, it is part of the circular economy approach initiated in PACA, which is both innovative and forward-thinking. “
