Developing reliable waste-derived feedstock supply chains between West Africa and Europe.
Sourcing from Africa. Supplying European markets.
Pondus Resources sources used cooking oil and animal fats from West African markets and supplies them to European biofuel buyers, with a focus on practical quality control, traceability and reliable delivery.
Registered in England and Wales
Quality
We work with suppliers and independent laboratories to assess feedstock quality and support export market requirements.
Traceability
Our focus is on building transparent supply chains with clear sourcing and shipment records from origin to delivery.
Sustainability
By recovering waste-derived feedstocks, Pondus supports circular resource use and lower carbon fuel production.
Waste-derived feedstocks for European biofuel and circular resource markets.
Current focus includes used cooking oil, animal fats and selected industrial by-product oils.
01 / Used Cooking Oil (UCO)
Used Cooking Oil
Collected from food service, hospitality and commercial catering operations. Feedstocks are sampled and tested for key parameters including FFA, moisture, impurities, density, iodine value and sulphur where required. Transported in flexitanks or ISO containers depending on volume, specification and buyer requirements.
02 / Animal Fats & Tallow
Animal Fats & Tallow
Waste-derived animal fats, tallow, suet and slaughterhouse fat streams sourced through approved commercial and industrial channels. Specifications vary by category, fat content, moisture and intended end use, with demand across biodiesel, HVO and biogas markets.
03 / Industrial By-Product Oils
Soapstock, Acid Oils & Related Streams
Pondus is developing supply opportunities for soapstock, acid oils, crude glycerine and other industrial by-product oils linked to biofuel and biogas markets. These materials are assessed case by case based on fat content, moisture, contamination, logistics and buyer specification.
From origin to European delivery, Pondus works to maintain clear documentation and traceability across each shipment.
How we manage product integrity.
Every parcel passes a structured four-stage protocol.
Origination Assessment
Initial quality and documentation review.
Pre-shipment Sampling
Independent sampling and lab testing.
Third-party Inspection
Surveyor inspection at discharge.
Delivery Certification
Certificates finalised and goods released.
Independent surveyors conduct pre-shipment and discharge surveys. Documentation packages include certificates of quality, certificates of origin, and mass balance statements aligned with European biofuels documentation standards.
Where we operate.
Pondus is developing sourcing relationships and feedstock opportunities across selected African and European markets, with a focus on practical origination, logistics and long term supply development.
Cape Verde
Working with local partners to explore scalable collection, aggregation and export opportunities for waste-derived feedstocks.
Nigeria
Developing relationships and market intelligence within a growing UCO and animal fats market with significant long term supply potential.
Romania
Exploring European aggregation, logistics and supply chain opportunities connected to waste-derived feedstocks and circular resource markets.
ARA Range
Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp remain the principal delivery and trading hubs for European biofuel markets.
Why Pondus exists.
The Market Gap
African waste-stream feedstocks represent a structurally under-exploited resource for European biofuel producers. Fragmented local collection, inconsistent quality standards and limited export logistics have historically constrained supply.
Our Approach
Pondus applies commodity trading discipline to a supply chain that has traditionally operated informally. Quality management, compliance documentation and reliable logistics are embedded in the operating model from origin to delivery.
What sets Pondus apart.
Deep Origination Focus
Exclusive concentration on African origin markets builds supplier relationships and logistical knowledge that generalist traders do not replicate.
Compliance-First Operations
Documentation treated as a core product component, not an afterthought. Buyers receive complete compliance packages.
Commercial Approach
We work directly with suppliers, logistics partners and buyers to develop dependable long term supply relationships.
Waste-Derived Only
All material supplied is waste-derived feedstock — no virgin vegetable oils and no land-use change exposure. RED II / Annex IX details available on request.
Principals.
Daniel Hermann
Founder
Daniel Hermann has spent over a decade working across waste recovery, circular economy development and sustainable resource supply chains.
His experience includes developing international partnerships, supporting resource recovery projects and building commercial relationships linked to waste-derived materials and feedstocks. Pondus Resources was established to help develop practical, traceable supply networks connecting emerging origin markets with European biofuel demand.
Commercial enquiries.
Pondus Resources works with biofuel producers, biodiesel refiners, HVO facilities and commodity brokers seeking consistent supply of quality-certified waste-derived feedstocks. We respond to substantive enquiries within one business day.