The EST technology is funded by Eni with over EUR 1.1bn.
The EST technology can produce gasoline and gasoil without generating coke or fuel oil, and is based upon a hydro-conversion process developed through a special catalyst and a current of hydrogen self-produced starting from methane.
EST also allows the transformation of methane in a high quality liquid fuel through hydrogen production.
The EST technology will enable Sannazzaro plant to become a zero fuel oil refinery.
The project is expected to be complete by end of 2012.
