What is Renewable Diesel (HVO)?

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    - Made from 100% renewable sources like agricultural waste, animal waste and used cooking oils.

    - Unlike bio-diesel which can use virgin products, Renewable Diesel only uses waste products.

    - Never in competition with food or agriculture production.

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    Chemical Composition

    - The hydro-treatment process uses high pressures and temperatures to create hydrocarbons. Renewable Diesel is all but chemically identical to fossil diesel.

    - Can be used as a drop-in fuel without any modifications to plant or equipment.

    - Can be used at 100% purity (HVO100 or R100).

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    Approvals for Use

    - Generators : CAT, Cummins, MTU

    - Trucks: DAF, Mack, Volvo, Scania, Mercedes, Cummins

    - Heavy Equipment & Machinery: Komatsu, Kubota, CAT

    - Data Centres: Microsoft, Amazon, Kao Data UK

    - Construction: Lend Lease UK

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    Storage

    - Renewable Diesel is considered a stable fuel, due to its resistance to water absorption and oxidation.

    - It has lower sulphur, lower aromatics, and a higher flashpoint, making it safe to store.

    - Can be stored longer than fossil diesel and can use existing tanks and fuel boxes.

Advantages of Renewable Diesel

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    Immediate Emission Reduction

    - Zero* Scope 1 Emissions (CO2)

    - Lower Sulphur content

    - Lower Nitrous Oxides

    - Lower fine particulates ~30% or more

    - No carbon offsets required

    *National Greenhouse Accounts Factors 2024

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    Drop-in Fuel

    - Fully compatible and interchangeable with traditional fossil diesel.

    - Can be used at 100% purity (HVO100 or R100), or at any blend.

    - Can be stored in the same tanks as fossil diesel, with no flushing regime required.

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    Keep the Fleet, Change the Fuel

    - A transition to new fleets of EVs or hydrogen vehicles comes with significant CAPEX (new vehicles, new infrastructure).

    - A swap to Renewable Diesel means no change to existing diesel fleets, plant, machinery or storage requirements - operations continue ‘as is’.

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    No Business Interruptions

    - Unlike EVs, a change to Renewable Diesel means no change to business processes and systems.

    - Run existing fleets, plant and machinery to the end of their natural life.

    - Productivity continues, without interruption.

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    Future Proof Your Business

    - Demonstrate a commitment to sustainability objectives and 2030 net-zero targets.

    - Meet stricter emission standards and maintain operational efficiency, with no change to the quality of your final product or service.

    - Position your business for a more sustainable future, adapting to changes in regulations and consumer expectations from day 1.