Biodiesel Manufacturing Process for Odoo | Biodiesel ERP Suite | Biodiesel Plant Process and Costing

Production Workflow in Odoo for Biodiesel and Renewable Fuels

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From Raw Oils to Ready Fuel | Odoo Workflow for Biodiesel and Renewable Energy Plants

• Odoo Biodiesel and Renewable Fuel Production Suite delivers a complete ERP solution for managing the end to end manufacturing of biodiesel and renewable fuels from plant based feedstocks like Used Cooking Oil UCO, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, and other non edible oils.
  Designed for biofuel refineries and renewable energy plants, this system tracks everything from feedstock procurement to transesterification operations, glycerin by product recovery, and job cost control all inside Odoo.

• Odoo provides a complete solution for managing the manufacturing of biodiesel and renewable fuels using plant based raw materials such as Used Cooking Oil, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, and Jatropha.
• The system supports operations for converting waste oils, animal fats, and algae oils into clean burning alternative fuels through processes like transesterification.
• It is also ideal for renewable diesel production units that hydrogenate plant or waste oils to produce high quality paraffinic fuels.
• Odoo manages bioethanol production from feedstocks like corn, sugarcane, and molasses, covering key steps such as fermentation, distillation, and dehydration.
• The platform supports biogas and biomethane plants that process agricultural waste, food waste, and slurry into renewable gas.
• It is suitable for biomass pyrolysis plants producing bio oil and syngas, as well as for green hydrogen production using electrolysis powered by renewable sources.
• Industries manufacturing fuel grade glycerin, biodiesel additives such as antioxidants and cold flow improvers, and renewable aviation fuels can efficiently manage their operations using this solution.
• Odoo also supports renewable marine fuel production, biofuel blending units, and sustainability certification workflows.
• From raw material sourcing and quality control to production costing, inventory tracking, compliance, and logistics, Odoo delivers an integrated ERP solution for clean energy producers focused on environmental goals and energy independence.

• The Biodiesel and Renewable Fuel Production Management solution in Odoo provides a complete ERP framework to manage the full manufacturing process of alternative fuels from plant based feedstocks such as Used Cooking Oil, Palm Oil, and Soybean Oil. The system supports multi step chemical processing such as transesterification, esterification, washing, and separation, mapped through detailed Bills of Materials and Work Orders. Each operation enables tracking of raw materials, catalyst usage, utilities, and byproducts like glycerin. The platform supports accurate process costing with real time tracking of material, labor, and overhead usage. Job Cost Sheets provide clear comparisons of planned versus actual inputs, highlighting efficiency and cost differences. Integrated procurement planning ensures timely availability of oils, methanol, and other key materials, helping biodiesel plants meet compliance, achieve production goals, and make informed, cost effective decisions.

Main Features:

• The Bill of Materials BoM form defines all inputs and steps needed to produce biodiesel and other renewable fuels. It includes raw materials like used cooking oil, palm oil, methanol, and catalysts with required quantities. It also lists the processing steps such as degumming, transesterification, and drying. Costs for materials, labor, and machine usage are calculated. Byproducts like glycerin or recovered methanol are also recorded. If the process creates multiple final products, the system splits and tracks the cost for each.

• Manufacturing Orders are used to manage and track each production batch. They show the required plant based materials, work orders for each process step, and any byproducts. As production moves forward, the system updates the actual quantities used and time spent. It calculates the actual cost of raw materials, labor, and machines. This gives a complete cost summary of each batch of biodiesel or renewable fuel and helps with accurate pricing.

• Work Orders are used to control and track each operation such as filtration, mixing, or heating. You can enter the actual time spent and energy or machine hours used. These updates help calculate the exact cost of each stage. The cost from each operation is also sent to the Manufacturing Order to keep the total cost accurate.

• Job Cost Sheets compare planned versus actual resource use. They show the actual quantity of feedstock, worker time, and machine usage after production is complete. This helps analyze the cost of biodiesel or renewable fuel batches and improve future planning.

• Purchase Requisitions are used to request raw materials and chemicals like oil, methanol, or cleaning agents. These requests are linked to the production plan. This helps the team get materials on time and avoid delays in making biodiesel and renewable fuels.

Workflow Overview:

• Bill of Materials BoM Setup:
  • Define the biofuel production formula, including feedstock oils, methanol, and catalysts like sodium methoxide.
  • Configure sequential refinery operations such as pre treatment, esterification, transesterification, glycerol separation, washing, and drying.
  • Include byproducts like glycerin and fatty acid distillates.
  • Set material cost, labor, and utility overhead per operation, with flexible cost apportioning across finished fuel and byproducts.
• Job Cost Sheet Definition:
  • Track expected quantities of raw materials, machine run times reactors, centrifuges, dryers, and labor hours per batch.
  • Include cost projections for energy, water, and chemical catalysts.
• Manufacturing Order MO Creation:
  • Production Manager creates an MO for a specific fuel batch for example, B100 Biodiesel from UCO.
  • Odoo automatically reserves raw material stock and schedules all refinery operations.
  • Includes visibility for BoM costs, byproducts, and plant wise operation scheduling.
• Work Order Execution:
  • Operators input actual production values at each stage including reaction temperature, separation time, pH levels during washing, drying time, etc.
  • Machine and labor logs are captured for cost accuracy.
• Actual Production and Cost Update:
  • Real time capture of actual feedstock usage, chemical consumption, and energy overheads.
  • Finished products biodiesel, renewable diesel and byproducts such as technical grade glycerin are logged to inventory.
• Job Cost Sheet Reconciliation and Closure:
  • Final cost sheet compares planned vs actual data for every input and process.
  • Enables transparent profitability tracking per batch and helps adjust BoM formulations for future optimization.
• For more details please check the below screenshots and watch the video.

Key Benefits:

• Purpose built for biofuel manufacturers, green energy refineries, and waste to energy facilities.
• Ensures traceability from feedstock to finished fuel.
• Streamlines compliance with quality control, batch traceability, and sustainability reporting.
• Provides actionable insights into yield efficiency, energy usage, and cost performance.