Tag: HVO

Kinetics Technology to develop HVO complex inside Holborn refinery in Germany

June 18, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Germany, Kinetics Technology (Integrated E&C Solutions), also leveraging the technological know-how of NEXTCHEM (Sustainable Technology Solutions), has been awarded by HOLBORN Europa Raffinerie GmbH (HOLBORN) an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) project to develop an Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) complex inside the existing HOLBORN’s refinery in Hamburg, Germany. Once completed, the plant will produce […]

New guide published to help supply chains responsibly source HVO

June 17, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In the UK, a new report, “Responsible Sourcing of HVO – A Comprehensive Guide,” has been released, aiming to accelerate the global transition towards sustainable energy. Developed by Action Sustainability for the Supply Chain Sustainability School, this report is a vital resource for organizations committed to environmentally responsible practices in the procurement of hydrotreated vegetable […]

Royal Mail hits first HVO milestone with 10 million liters

May 27, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In the UK, Royal Mail has hit its first milestone in its rollout of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to fuel its heavy goods vehicle (HGV) fleet, using over 10 million liters and saving over 30,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. HVO is a renewable alternative to diesel that reduces up to 90 per cent of […]

VECO to use HVO as part of its sustainability plans for Metallica EU tour

May 23, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Italy, IVECO is delivering on its partnership with the legendary Metallica for the European leg of the band’s M72 World Tour. As Metallica gears up to thrill fans across Europe, IVECO is ready to support the tour through eco-friendly transport solutions, trucker engagement initiatives and projects for giving back to the local communities. Ground […]

London Gatwick switches 300 diesel vehicles to HVO

March 14, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In the UK, London Gatwick has cut carbon emissions from its diesel vehicles by 90% by swapping the fuel for Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). The switch means London Gatwick will save more than 950 metric tons of carbon emissions per annum. HVO is a low-carbon biofuel made from plant waste, oils and fats making it […]

Argus launches daily Germany HVO price

January 17, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Germany, Argus has launched daily prices for German hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), bringing new price transparency to the physical supply chain of rates at the point of truck loading in Europe’s biggest energy market. The three new Argus prices for Germany are assessed by collecting bids, offers and physical transactions in the pricing regions […]

DP World’s Southampton container terminal sees 55% GHG emissions cut thanks to HVO

January 16, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In the UK, DP World’s container terminal at Southampton enjoyed its greenest-ever year in 2022 after delivering a 55% reduction in net carbon emissions from its fleet and installations. DP World runs the UK’s most advanced logistics hubs: two deep water ports at Southampton and London Gateway with access to freight rail terminals, and a […]

Czech rail company testing HVO in 2024 and 2025

December 21, 2023 | Meghan Sapp

In the Czech Republic, České dráhy will start testing diesel fuel with increased content of sustainable biofuel based on hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) in new 847 class diesel units supplied by Pesa Bydgoszcz. The partner of this project in the field of fuel research and supplies is ORLEN Unipetrol. The aim of the joint research […]

Preem exports fully renewable HVO for the first time

December 20, 2023 | Meghan Sapp

In Sweden, Preem began its transition to renewable production ten years ago and now for the first time, a fully renewable HVO produced at the Gothenburg refinery has been exported, an important milestone on the company’s journey towards a climate-neutral value chain by 2035. Preem is currently undergoing the biggest transition in the company’s history. […]

Neste lands two new HVO distributors in France

November 23, 2023 | Meghan Sapp

In France, Neste is partnering with two new distributors in France to make Neste MY Renewable Diesel available for the first time in the market and to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emission in the transport sector. Neste MY Renewable Diesel will be available in France from the beginning of January, 2024. Many […]

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