Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Benin Energy, used cooking oil collection, and how you can get involved.
Common Questions
Used cooking oil is the residual oil left after frying or cooking food. Rather than discarding it, UCO can be cleaned and processed into biofuel, providing a low‑carbon alternative to fossil fuels and reducing waste.
Every pickup is recorded with photos, GPS coordinates, timestamps and supplier details. Field tests check moisture and contaminants; warehouse tests grade the oil based on free fatty acids (FFA), total polar materials (TPM) and sediment. Our digital platform tracks chain‑of‑custody and generates an audit package for each batch.
Formal businesses can enrol through our website. After signing a supply agreement, we provide suitable containers and schedule regular pickups. Payments are based on delivered litres and quality grade, and each transaction comes with a digital receipt for your ESG records.
Households and informal vendors can participate via our agent network. Even small volumes can add up; our agents consolidate individual contributions, provide transparent pricing and ensure participants are paid promptly.
We supply international refineries and sustainable aviation fuel producers primarily in Europe. Our operations are licensed in Nigeria and we are pursuing ISCC EU and other international certifications to meet strict buyer requirements.