Phillips 66 is partnering with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC to supply its Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex with power from a 30.2 MW solar facility.
Solar Facility Will Generate 60,000 MWh Annually
NextEra Energy Resources will own and operate the solar facility, which spans about 88 acres of land owned by Phillips 66. The solar facility will feature over 70,000 solar modules supporting the renewable fuels complex located next to the Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex. It is designed to produce approximately 60,000 MWh of electricity annually—enough to power over 23,000 electric vehicles each year.
The Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex produces renewable fuels like renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. It utilizes low-carbon feedstocks such as used cooking oil, fats, greases and vegetable oil. With its strategic location, advanced processing infrastructure and efficient transportation logistics, the energy complex is a leading global supplier of renewable fuels with lower life-cycle carbon emissions compared to traditional fuels.
Rebecca Kujawa, president & CEO of NextEra Energy Resources, said: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Phillips 66 on the Rodeo solar facility, which exemplifies our commitment to developing custom solutions to meet our customers’ growing energy needs at the speed they require. This project will not only benefit Phillips 66’s operations and the customers who rely on its renewable fuels but also demonstrate how renewable energy can integrate seamlessly into industrial operations.”
Phillips 66 unveiled the Rodeo Renewed project in 2020 and finalized its investment decision in 2022. The complex transitioned to processing exclusively renewable feedstocks in March, reaching its full capacity of 50,000 barrels per day (BPD) of renewable feedstock by June.
Solar Facility to Halve Grid Demand and Cut Emissions
The solar facility is set to cut the energy complex's grid power demand by half and is projected to prevent around 33,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually, starting in the first quarter of 2025. This initiative ranks among the largest on-site dedicated solar installations in the United States.
Zhanna Golodryga, executive vice president of Emerging Energy and Sustainability for Phillips 66, stated: “We are excited to collaborate with NextEra Energy Resources on a project that aligns with our mission of providing energy and improving lives. This solar facility not only underscores our commitment to advancing a lower-carbon future but also enhances our energy infrastructure.”
Partnerships' Commitment to Sustainable Development
Phillips 66 is a top integrated downstream energy company specializing in manufacturing, transporting, and marketing products that power the global economy. Its diverse portfolio encompasses Midstream, Chemicals, Refining, Marketing and Specialties, and Renewable Fuels businesses. Phillips 66 employs a global workforce dedicated to delivering energy safely and reliably, improving lives, and advancing a lower-carbon future.
NextEra Energy Resources is a leading clean energy provider and one of the largest wholesale electricity generators in the U.S., with a total net generating capacity of approximately 30,600 megawatts across 41 states and Canada as of the end of 2023. As the world’s largest producer of renewable energy from wind and solar and a global leader in battery storage, NextEra Energy Resources also operates emissions-free nuclear power facilities in New Hampshire and Wisconsin. The company provides diverse clean energy solutions to help businesses and customers nationwide achieve their emissions reduction goals. NextEra Energy Resources, LLC is a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. based in Juno Beach, Florida.