Category Archives: HVO

Bp starts selling renewable diesel in Spain

Bp has launched bp Bioenergy HVO for heavy duty road transport in Spain.

The renewable diesel will be available at selected petrol stations in Madrid, Valencia and Navarra.

The oil and gas company will look into the possibility of expanding the availability of HVO to more points of sale in 2025. bp Europe’s senior director of fleet sales, Ivan Soler, said:

‘With bp Bioenergy HVO, we can complement our traditional commercial offerings and continue to be the first choice for our fleet customers, who now have access to a low-carbon fuel sourced from renewable sources that can be used as a direct replacement for diesel in compatible vehicles.’ Prior to the pilot project in Spain, bp Bioenergy HVO has been rolled out at petrol stations in other European countries including the UK, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands.

Vehicle fleet replaced with HVO

UK freight company Chamberlain Transport has converted its local Palletforce collection and delivery vehicles to run on Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO) supplied by Certas Energy.

With this change, the family-owned business expects to reduce its carbon emissions by more than 150 tonnes (150,000 kg) per year.
Transport plans to use the first six months of the partnership to trial HVO before considering expanding its fleet to 40 vehicles.

Repsol has 600 service stations in Spain and Portugal selling 100% renewable diesel.

Repsol has 600 petrol stations supplying 100% renewable fuel in the Iberian Peninsula, including 550 in Spain and 50 in Portugal.

This achievement fulfils the target set by Repsol in its 2024-’27 strategic update to reach 600 stations using 100% renewable Nexa diesel by the end of the year.

The energy company plans to expand further, aiming for 1,500 stations offering 100% renewable fuel by the end of 2025.

Tidewater plans trade lawsuit against Canadian imports of U.S. renewable diesel fuel

Canadian renewable diesel producer Tidewater Renewables said in its third-quarter earnings report that it has hired outside trade law consultants and plans to soon file a trade remedy complaint with the Canadian government to ban U.S. renewable diesel from entering the Canadian market.

Tidewater Renewables said its management believes the pricing of U.S. renewable diesel entering Canada is unfair and ‘has a significant negative impact on the competitiveness of our domestic business.’

Tidewater said that based on available information and advice, its management believes that a trade case against U.S. renewable diesel imports ‘has a reasonably high likelihood of success.

Preparation of the company’s trade complaint is progressing at a rapid pace,’ the company said. The complaint could be filed before the end of 2024, with tariff reductions coming into effect in 2025 if the government initiates an investigation and concludes that the unfairly traded imports are harming Canadian production.’

Tidewater Renewables says it is seeking to level the playing field to support the viability and further development of the Canadian renewable diesel industry, which will also enhance Canada’s energy security.

Neste: Unexpected closure of Rotterdam refinery will affect renewable diesel deliveries

The Neste Rotterdam refinery was shut down due to a November 8, 2024 fire. The fire has now been extinguished with no injuries. Neste is currently investigating the incident and restoration work will start as soon as possible.

Based on our initial assessment, production at the Rotterdam refinery will be reduced for several weeks, affecting deliveries to renewable diesel customers. As a result, Neste has changed its 2024 total renewable products volume guidance:

The revised Renewable Products 2024 guidance reads, “Total Renewable Products volumes are expected to increase from 2023 to approximately 3.7 million tons (+/- 5%) by 2024, with SAF volumes expected to be 35-55 million tons. Renewable Products’ average comparable sales margins for the full year 2024 are expected to be in the range of $360-480/tonne.”

Previously, Renewable Products’ 2024 guidance was: “Total Renewable Products volumes are expected to grow from 2023 to approximately 3.9 million tons (+/- 5%) in 2024, with SAF volumes expected to be 350,000 to 550,000 tons. Renewable Products’ average comparable sales margin for the full year 2024 is expected to be in the range of $360-480 per ton”.

We are mitigating any impacts on our renewable diesel customers. The incident has no effect on the ongoing Rotterdam refinery expansion project.

Repsol launches 100% renewable diesel brand

Repsol has launched its 100% renewable diesel commercial name – Nexa 100% Renewable Diesel – at its petrol stations.
Nexa 100% Renewable Diesel is uniquely formulated to optimise performance and extend the life of diesel vehicle engines.

It is made from organic waste and with today’s technology, net CO2 emissions have been reduced by up to 90 per cent compared to the fossil fuels it replaces, thanks to the renewable fuel’s low carbon intensity due to its organic origin.

Repsol currently supplies Nexa 100% renewable diesel to more than 580 petrol stations in the main cities and transport corridors of the Iberian Peninsula.

The multi-energy company, which has 537 petrol stations in Spain and 50 in Portugal, continues to expand its network of renewable fuel petrol stations, with the goal of exceeding 600 stations by the end of this year and 1,500 by 2025.

BP starts selling renewable diesel (HVO) in Spain

BP announced on 23 October that it has begun selling Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO), also known as Renewable Diesel, at selected petrol stations in Spain.

The fuel will initially be supplied at four service stations in Madrid, Valencia and Navarra.

The stations were chosen because of their strategic location on the Iberian Peninsula and their ability to connect to European markets.

BP said it will explore the possibility of expanding the HVO service to more points of sale in 2025.

Neste Singapore refinery equipment failure shuts down renewable diesel line

Recently, Neste Corporation disclosed in a statement that its renewable diesel production line in Singapore has been temporarily shut down due to an unforeseen equipment failure, affecting the company’s supply to the U.S. market.

Neste explained that the first production line in Singapore, which had completed planned maintenance in the third quarter and resumed operations in October, was forced to stop production due to the equipment failure. This halted production line primarily produces renewable diesel that meets U.S. market standards, directly impacting Neste’s supply to its American customers. The company has notified its U.S. customers that deliveries for the rest of the year will be affected.

Nevertheless, Neste emphasized that deliveries of renewable diesel to markets outside the U.S. have not been disrupted. The company’s renewable diesel production continues as planned at its biorefineries in Finland and the Netherlands, as well as at its joint venture plant with Marathon Petroleum in California, ensuring stable supply to other markets.

Additionally, Neste confirmed that the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on the new production line at the Singapore refinery has not been impacted by the equipment failure.

Currently, Neste has begun repair work on the affected renewable diesel production line, although the company has not yet provided a specific timeline for when the repairs will be completed.

Large engines from Rolls-Royce now approved for HVO

Rolls-Royce has now approved its mtu engines, including the Series 1163 and 8000, for operation with sustainable fuels such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). This significant development allows these engines, available in both 16V and 20V cylinder configurations, to deliver power ranges from 4,800 to 10,000 kW while meeting stringent emission standards through the use of an advanced Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system. The SCR technology ensures compliance with International Maritime Organization (IMO) Stage III emission limits, particularly in Emission Control Areas (ECA) like the Baltic Sea, the North Sea, and along the North American coast.

The key difference from earlier IMO II-compliant engines is the integration of the mtu exhaust gas aftertreatment system, centered around the SCR system. This system cuts nitrogen oxide emissions by 75% compared to IMO II standards. Its active control mechanism continuously monitors emissions before and after treatment, ensuring optimal performance and minimal consumption of reducing agents.

Rolls-Royce provides maximum flexibility in installation options, as the SCR system can be installed horizontally or vertically, allowing adaptation to various ship designs. Additionally, the system is shock-resistant for military applications, with an optional bypass feature that ensures continuous engine operation and propulsion power during high-shock conditions or extended low-load periods.

With the approval for use with HVO and other DIN EN15940 fuels, these engines can now run on sustainable alternatives to conventional diesel without requiring any modifications. This marks a critical step forward in reducing the maritime industry’s reliance on fossil fuels while maintaining operational efficiency and compliance with global emissions regulations.

Aldi to supply HVO to over 30% of UK truck fleet

Aldi announced on September 27th that it plans to convert more than 30% of its HGVs in the UK to run on Hydrogen Vegetable Oil (HVO), or renewable diesel.

The conversion has already been successfully implemented at distribution centers in Cardiff, Swindon and Neston, involving more than 160 vehicles.

It is expected that the adoption of HVO will enable the supermarket to reduce its carbon footprint significantly by approximately 15,432 metric tons of CO2 equivalent per year. HVO is effective in reducing greenhouse gas emissions as an alternative to diesel compared to conventional diesel.