What Is Green Diesel?

Green diesel is a 2nd generation paraffinic renewable diesel fuel that complies with BS EN 15950 specification and is made from waste oils, fats, and residues.

The fuel is made from biomass using a high-pressure reaction with hydrogen and results in a highly consistent synthetic product with no oxygen and a very low sulphur content and aromatics. Lubricity additive is included to compensate for the lack of sulphur-induced lubrication in this low emissions diesel fuel.

Background

Pioneered by the Finnish oil company Neste, green diesel is now produced by Phillips 66, Valero Corporation, Eni, and Total among others in the UK, USA, Netherlands, Singapore, France, and Italy. It is also known as renewable diesel, XTL diesel, or HVO fuel (hydrotreated vegetable oil).

The term ‘green’ in green diesel fuel refers to the fact that it is made from waste and has thus already performed a carbon cycle. This means that a net greenhouse gas emissions reduction of over 80% is achieved and as all diesel engines are compatible with HVO, it is a practical way to decarbonise fleets on the journey to net zero.

Pros And Cons

Green diesel offers a cleaner burn than mineral fossil diesel with some reporting PM emissions reduction of 40 to 80% (Source: MTU) and while a small reduction in fuel economy can result, it can be viewed as superior for reducing both NOx gases and the exhaust fluid (AdBlue) usage.

Air pollution from diesel vehicles is a key concern in the growing number of clean air zones in UK cities and green diesel (also known as hydrotreated vegetabe oil)greatly reduces particulate matter from combustion.

If you would like to know more about this fuel, we have set out some common questions and answers on this sheet that can be downloaded here or please get in touch on: oil@lubiq.uk

Winter Diesel UK

If you are needing a winter diesel UK fuel, then there are options for these days than just putting an additive into DERV to prevent waxing. A good option with a low CFPP rating is HVO renewable diesel, you can download a data sheet here.

This synthetic diesel fuel that is popular in Scandinavia where winter temperatures are lower than in the UK, called HVO diesel (hydrotreated vegetable oil). This is a synthetic paraffinic diesel fuel that is made from waste cooking oils and inedible fats and thus a product of the circular economy.

Performing well at temperatures down to minus 20 centigrade without growing algae, HVO is a drop in alternative to white diesel that can be used in all tractors, snow ploughs and gritters, cars, vans, boats, or generators.

Fossil free HVO winter diesel has higher purity and consistency than normal diesel fuel, you can also mix it with fossil diesel if desired, our HVO meets the EN 15940 specification with logo XTL on the fuel flap.

Offering excellent storage stability with up to 10 years in the tank being possible, it is fair to say that HVO is the perfect winter diesel UK; as a bonus you will also:

Wave goodbye to blocked DPF units.
Put out up to 80% less particulate matter air pollution.
Cut up to 90% less net green house gas emissions.

We deliver HVO diesel fuel all over the UK from a 20 litre jerrycan to 30,000 litres bulk deliveries to commercial or dockside premises or private houses.

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Please do get in touch on 01324 309100 or email us at: oil@lubiq.uk

Diesel Fuel For Work Boats And Tugs

HVO is an outstanding low carbon fossil free diesel fuel for tugs, workboats, and other shipping offering exceptional storage stability without growing diesel bug, good cold weather performance and much lower PM emissions thanks to cleaner burning.

As hydrotreated vegetable oil is a synthetic diesel fuel that is made from waste it is a great option as alternative fuels for shipping that helps Cummins, MTU, Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Scania, Caterpillar, or Doosan marine diesel engines for these reasons:

1) Being man-made it is very consistent, high purity, and has a high cetane number.
2) Being made entirely from waste products, it is the circular economy in action.
3) Being not directly related to crude oil can lead to better price stability.
4) Being synthetic it is optimised for exceptionally clean burn and low air pollution.

Extensive tests by MTU and the Port Of London Authority have shown that HVO leaves very little encrusted soot on exhaust valves and piston crowns and dramatically cuts the particulate matter like soot and smoke normally associated with diesel fuel for tugs and workboats.

This means the propulsion plant is working better and the scrubbers or catalysts do not have to work so hard on the downstream gases; in automotive use, HVO diesel results in less AdBlue fluid use.

Download CAT report on HVO.

Download Port Of London Authority HVO Trial Report

With the onset of taxes on carbon emissions from tugs, shipping, cutters, and workboats it is still more important to lower the green house gases around ports, wind turbines, and other offshore uses; why not speak to us today to see how HVO low carbon marine gas oil can help you?

We can supply HVO diesel for workboats, narrow boats, leisure craft, yachts, and tugs in quantities from a 20-litre jerrycan to a 38,000-litre tanker load, we look forward to supplying you with low-carbon marine gas oil and diesel soon! If you have questions about alternative fuels for shipping then do please call us on 01324 309100.

In the video below you can see MTU power units being replaced with the CAT C32B marine engines:

HVO Renewable Fuel And Gas Oil For Shipping

HVO Low Emissions Fuel For Shipping

With both the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) and the EU looking to include shipping in the EU Emission Trading System in 2024 there is the genuine possibility of a carbon tax on shipping and boats that continue to use fossil fuels. This includes tugs, coastal vessels and larger workboats.

There has never been a better time to utilise HVO diesel fuel for boats or our other low emissions diesel fuel as this brilliant renewable diesel is miscible with standard ultra-low sulphur diesel or can be used neat for a huge reduction in carbon emissions.

The large diesel engine manufacturer MTU Friedrichshafen has performed numerous tests on their Series 4000 and 8000 power plants with HVO and claim that particulate matter is reduced by as much as 80% when running on HVO diesel.

See more on carbon pricing for maritime emissions in this E&Y and EU article:

https://www.ey.com/en_pl/law/shipping-companies-must-prepare-for-carbon-pricing-measures-soon

https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/transport/reducing-emissions-shipping-sector_en

Please be free to talk to us about your need for MGO or renewable marine diesel and HVO as these fuels are both low carbon and much superior for propulsion or heating functions in vessels.

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We can supply HVO for narrow boats, yachts, and leisure craft or commercial ships, bulk carriers,
container ships, or tankers to almost any UK port by arrangement.

If you are wondering, how can I reduce the carbon tax on my vessel fleet or port cranes and box lifters then please do reach out on oil@lubiq.uk

How Can HVO Fuel Help Me?

In a word by burning cleaner and being made from waste products and thus being the circular economy in action. HVO diesel fuel is a great solution for plant hire, garden machinery, forklifts, 4×4’s, civil engineering, farmers, and the public searching for where to buy HVO fuel for cars, vans, ride-on mowers, or tractors.

The letters HVO stand for: ‘hydrotreated vegetable oil’ and this is a renewable paraffinic diesel and industrial heating fuel that is made from waste fats, used cooking and vegetable oils.

Sporting a high cetane number, low odour, and exceptional storage stability, this fuel is a very high quality, FAME free, and fossil free renewable diesel with smooth power delivery and less fuel filter blockages in plant, on-road vehicles, or generators.

A further option for ship owners is to submit engine pistons for our Opti Combustion upgrade bringing gapless rings and a thermal ceramic crown coating.

HVO Fuel For Cars

HVO is the ideal fuel for diesel cars offering a huge reduction in net green house gas emissions and air pollution from particulate matter. This fuel is manufactured from waste cooking oils, residues, and fats, cars need no modifications to use it and consume less AdBlue as a consequence of the cleaner burn from HVO.

This fossil-free diesel is a winner as it hugely reduces particulate matter released into the air due to its clean combustion and offers notably smoother power delivery, especially in manual gearbox cars.

Technologies like diesel particulate filters and SCR catalysts have all helped clean up compression ignition engines but actually using an entirely different fuel for your car may not have occurred to you yet.

Smoother Running

With this HVO fuel in your tank you will note an immediate difference in smooth running and as it can be mixed with standard diesel it is both convenient, good for the engine and green.

Our HVO fuel for cars complies with the EN15940 standard for paraffinic diesel fuels; the logo on your fuel flap will show the letters: XTL which is the EU sign for this family of synthetic fuels.

Even a diesel power washer with a basic single-cylinder Yanmar diesel engine (and certainly no exhaust scrubber to speak of) has none of the usual black and blue smoke when running – remarkable!

Great For Storage

Because this is a synthetic diesel fuel it is consistent and pure giving great stability in storage which was a problem with the first generation of biodiesels. HVO fuel can be stored for up to 10 years and gives good cold flow viscosity characteristics as well.

In much of Scandinavia HVO fuel for cars can be purchased at filling stations although such stations are rare at the moment in the UK.

Fast Delivery

That is why we offer 10 and 20 litres of high quality HVO fuel for cars delivered in robust UN jerrycans allowing you to fuel your vehicles with it if you wish. We also offer IBCs and bulk drops and deals plus point of sale items for petrol stations to sell HVO.

This is a great way to move towards net zero carbon targets without doing a thing to alter your car engine or fuel system. Call us or drop and email to oil@lubiq.uk for more information.

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Where Can I Buy Biodiesel UK

Getting Hold Of Bio Diesel In The UK

A second-generation biofuel like HVO diesel is an advanced synthetic alternative that has many fleet managers wondering where can I buy biodiesel in the UK for my vehicles?

While there is a steady expansion of outlets including more than a dozen truck stops that stock HVO at the pump, there are still less than 30 sites UK wide as at autumn 2023 that offer this product.

This is why we offer any quantity of HVO fuel from a 10 litre jerrycan to IBC’s and bulk deliveries from 500 to 38,000 litres as well as biodiesel tanks from 230 litres to 50,000 litres. We deliver all over the UK and thus offer a handy solution if you were wondering where can I buy biodiesel.

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The HVO Difference

Hydrotreated vegetable oil is made from used cooking oils and residues are reacted at high pressure with hydrogen, FAME biodiesel is made from the same feedstocks but with an esterification process.

The latter process is generally seen as producing a more problematic fuel which has difficulties in cold weather, tends to grow algae in tanks, and alters engine oil change schedules for the worse.

While HVO is not perfect – offering slightly worse MPG than fossil diesel – it has far better storage and combustion characteristics and is a better option with particulate matter reducing by 40 – 80%.

Is HVO Fossil Free?

Yes, because it is made from waste products, it is a fossil-free fuel and part of a family of paraffinic synthetic diesel fuels that meet the EN 15940 standard with XTL being the logo at pumps or vehicle fuel flaps.

How Much Carbon Do I Save Using HVO?

When burning 100% HVO you are saving approximately 2.2 kilograms of carbon green house gas emissions per litre of fuel you burn. This is because it has already done a carbon cycle and is being recycled.

Can You Mix HVO And Diesel?

Yes, you can, in any proportions. This makes it a practical way to start decarbonising running the same vehicles without any costly modifications or installing chargers.

Is HVO Useable In Any Diesel Engine?

Yes, it is. Boats, excavators, generators, pressure washers, vans, pumps and so on.

Order your biodiesel on this website today for quick delivery or send us an email at oil@lubiq.uk.

Synthetic Fuel Price

Need a synthetic fuel price due to interest in reducing air pollution with GTL or HVO diesel? This is between £1.75 and £3.80 per litre + VAT depending on your requirements and volumes.

With some shortcomings emerging with EV vehicles, it is unsurprising if more folks are looking for a synthetic fuel price for GTL or HVO renewable diesel. HVO is becoming the fuel of choice that is a straightforward replacement for fossil diesel deal for clean air zones.

Hydrotreated vegetable oil is the product of synthetic fuel production that can be evaluated under 3 key aspects:

1) Technical: Consistent super clean burn, excellent for engines, great for storage stability.
2) Air Pollution: Due to far cleaner combustion than fossil diesel, 80% cut in particulates.
3) Environmental: Made from 100% wastes and residues for 90% net carbon emissions cut.
4) Note: No modifications to vehicles needed and can mix with fossil diesel.

Practical difficulties have emerged for both B7 diesel and E10 petrol in the UK due to the FAME biodiesel in the first and bioethanol in the second, these are blocked fuel and particulate filters in the case of diesel – HVO synthetic fuel completely solves this!

LubiQ leads among synthetic fuel companies in the UK with a wide range of solutions from 10 litre jerrycans for resale in leisure or landscaping to bulk tanker deliveries or even straight into your vehicle or generator.

In the image above you can see Total’s Le Mede biorefinery in the south of France, one of a growing number of sites that are manufacturing cutting edge fuels from wastes and residues.

If you want less engine problems, less air pollution, less green house gas emissions or less AdBlue costs then do please get in touch for a synthetic fuel price today on 01324 309100 or email: oil@lubiq.uk

What Is HVO Fuel?

The letters HVO stand for hydrotreated vegetable oil which is a paraffinic fuel also called renewable diesel. It is a fossil-free replacement for mineral diesel that is produced from UCO and other wastes and residues offering a net reduction in green house gas emissions of up to 90%.

Part of a group of synthetic fuels produced from waste like used cooking oils, tallow, pitch, fish waste, and animal fats, HVO fuel is made by cracking and hydrogenating with hydrogen to produce a paraffinic kerosene-like fuel with low odour and very little sulphur content. As it has a high cetane rating and burns cleanly, HVO produces between 40 and 80% less particulate matter emissions (soot and smoke).

Supply Is Growing

The Finnish oil firm Neste has been a pioneering manufacturer of hydrotreated vegetable oil which is also called renewable diesel in recent years in Finland, Holland, and Singapore, and the market is now expanding with majors like Phillips 66, Valero (Diamond Green Diesel), Total, Marathon Oil, and Eni also ramping up production around the world.

HVO is chemically very similar to fossil diesel and typically has lubricity additives added to make up for missing sulphur, it is a pale straw colour with a high cetane number of 70.

The specification for synthetic paraffinic diesel fuels like GTL and HVO is EN15940 directive 2009/30/EC Annex II – you can downloard our Zemo Partnership certificate declaration number: EF / 140067786 / ESL079449

Air Pollution Down, Smooth Acceleration Up

Because it is a synthetic fuel, the molecule lengths in HVO are very consistent so it burns very cleanly, reducing diesel particulate matter by 80% according to MTU a Rolls-Royce company.

Particularly in manual gearbox smaller cars and vans you can feel notably smoother and more eager power when running on HVO.

Is HVO A Biodiesel?

Yes, it is, but it absolutely is not a B100 or FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) biodiesel product and suffers from none of the very painful shortcomings of these products. HVO is much more compatible with modern common rail engines and far more stable in storage; problems with diesel particulate filters will reduce dramatically.

Consistent, high purity, and very stable, HVO fuel can be used in temperatures as low as minus 20 and, because there is no oxygen within the fuel, it will not grow algae in storage. You can store HVO fuel for as long as 10 years and it has excellent cold weather performance.

Can You Mix HVO And Diesel?

Yes, you can and in any proportion. This makes HVO very practical as bulk fuelling infrastructure or vehicles need no changing and if you need to you can fill up with either mineral or HVO according to forecourt availability at locations on your route.

What Is Availability Of HVO Fuel Like?

A handful of forecourts and increasing number of truckstops in the UK currently sell HVO fuel; this is set to expand to 50 sites soon, if you have a UK Fuels card you can check out where to buy here.

LubiQ deliver HVO fuel all over the country in jerrycans, pallets, or bulk drops of 500 to 36,000 litres or more.

There are millions of litres of HVO fuel for cars stocked in the UK and dozens of truck fleets have used it for years. It has been approved by major OEMs like Volvo, mtu, CAT, Cummins, DAF, Audi, Peugeot, Citroen, and Scania to name just a few. A video at the bottom of the page shows how cleanly HVO burns.

I hope we have clarified a few points about what HVO fuel is in this article. Some further points of interest to note are that:

Engines heat from cold quickly making it good for standby generators and winter use.
Fuel economy drops a little for long journeys and rises a little around town.
HVO is low density and light weight, about 25% lighter than water per litre.
HVO does have some odour but significantly less aromatics than mineral fossil diesel.
The symbol XTL on your fuel flap means the vehicle is ready for synthetic diesels like HVO or GTL (means gas-to-liquid). Both are excellent fuels but HVO is fossil-free.

How Can HVO Fuel Help Me?

In a word by burning cleaner and being made from waste products and thus being the circular economy in action. HVO diesel fuel is a great solution for plant hire, garden machinery, forklifts, 4×4’s, civil engineering, farmers, and the public searching for where to buy HVO fuel for cars, vans, ride-on mowers, or tractors.

The letters HVO stand for: ‘hydrotreated vegetable oil’ and this is a renewable paraffinic diesel and industrial heating fuel that is made from waste fats, used cooking and vegetable oils.

Sporting a high cetane number, low odour, and exceptional storage stability, this fuel is a very high quality, FAME free, and fossil free renewable diesel with smooth power delivery and less fuel filter blockages in plant, on-road vehicles, or generators.

Get in touch with LubiQ Fuels by calling us on 01324 309100; please also see what DAf trucks think below:

Premium Diesel

The best true premium diesel is HVO renewable diesel, or to give it its full name hydrotreated vegetable oil. It is often called green diesel and is an advanced second-generation synthetic fuel but, in a way, it is best to think of HVO as ‘racing diesel’.

Here we explore what there is to prove this claim in simple terms.

Diesel Fuel History

Although the very first compression ignition engines used a plant related oil as fuel, the past century has seen nearly all diesel coming from the fractional distillation of crude petroleum.

This fossil diesel, produced in refineries, is only one of numerous ‘fractions’ that come from crude oil varying as widely as LPG gases down to HGO marine bunker fuel and tar-like bitumen/creosote.

This is undoubtedly an impressive use of fossil resources but comes with natural variabilities and shortcomings, it is harnessing a natural product, not designing a premium diesel from the ground up which is what scientists have done with HVO.

Mainstream diesel has variable molecule lengths, the characteristic sooty blue smoke and aroma from sulphur content, and sadly, in a well-meaning attempt to make it greener, it frequently contains up to 7.25% FAME (fatty acid methyl esters) biodiesel.

This combination of less-than-ideal base fuel plus a sub-prime biodiesel product is decreasing cold weather performance and leading to an alarming increase in choked fuel filters and blocked DPF particulate filters (especially for frequent short journeys like taxis).

You can mix HVO with normal diesel fuel making it a practical and quick way to decarbonise without EV’s.

The HVO Difference

Firstly, HVO is a synthetic premium renewable diesel fuel, meaning simply that it is man made and the process is different to biodiesel, with superior results.

Using a process of reacting and cracking with hydrogen, this paraffinic fuel enjoys same length molecule chains, no oxygen in it to grow horrors like algae or diesel bug in tanks, and an incredibly clean burn with far less smoke, soot, and smell.

Having a high cetane number of 70 means an engine starts quickly as combustion is assisted and smoother running is noticeable quickly once you are using HVO. The great thing is that because it is miscible with white diesel and any vehicle can run off a combination of the two, it is just so easy to use!

Using HVO reduces nitrous oxides, AdBlue usage, and almost renders DPF filters unneeded but that is not quite the whole picture because another very interesting aspect is:

What HVO Is Made From

HVO is astonishingly green and eco-friendly. This is because it is produced entirely from waste and not just one of the fractions of crude oil or from virgin foodstuffs/seeds/palm oil.

HVO renewable diesel is made from used cooking oil, animal fats, and fish waste and thus is a fossil-free diesel that offers a net greenhouse gas emissions cut of as much as 90%!

When using HVO you are saving 2.2kg of net carbon emissions per litre burnt and being very kind to your engine, injectors, and fuel filters with longer term cost savings on cars, plant, generators, or trucks.

Any Downsides?

HVO fuel is more expensive than standard mineral diesel, and very few petrol forecourts have renewable premium diesel available at the pump.

One solution is to use our HVO delivery service where we supply 10 or 20 litre jerrycans, diesel dispenser tanks, fuel pallets, or IBC tanks

Used heavily by truck fleets and local authorities, HVO users are drastically reducing emissions and enjoying the benefits that this diesel brings.

This does not come from a bit of extra detergent or expensive fuel treatment additives, but from an entirely new synthetic fuel, HVO, which wins as the best premium diesel on the market today

HVO Fuel For Plant Hire

We can offer delivery of HVO fuel for plant hire operations, cranes, excavators, chippers, forestry equipment, rental generators, and construction equipment.

LubiQ is a super flexible family run business that can delivery in:

UN Approved Jerry Cans – 10 and 20 Litre
Fuel Pallets – 205 Litre/45 Gallons
Bulk Drops Of 500 Litres Or More
IBC Pallets (with deposit payment)

As more and more cities enact LEZ low emissions zones, building and civil engineering contractors are tending to use HVO diesel due to it offering 80% less particulate emissions and drastic cuts in green house gases. Using HVO in tippers, diggers, or pickups saves just over 2.2kg of carbon per litre burnt.

HVO diesel is also a high purity synthetic fuel that causes a lot less DPF and filter problems than standard B7 diesel with low odour and biodegradable in around 60 days.

Quick and easy to use and able to be mixed with standard diesel fuel, HVO fuel for plant hire companies is the practical way to decarbonise and offers rental firms an extra revenue stream as well. Give us a call on 01324 309100 or email: oil@lubiq.uk

You can also order online here

Author: Ben Hardwick

What Is Green Diesel?

Background

Pros And Cons

Winter Diesel UK

Diesel Fuel For Work Boats And Tugs

HVO Low Emissions Fuel For Shipping

How Can HVO Fuel Help Me?

HVO Fuel For Cars

Smoother Running

Great For Storage

Fast Delivery

Getting Hold Of Bio Diesel In The UK

The HVO Difference

Is HVO Fossil Free?

How Much Carbon Do I Save Using HVO?

Is HVO Useable In Any Diesel Engine?

Synthetic Fuel Price

What Is HVO Fuel?

Air Pollution Down, Smooth Acceleration Up

Is HVO A Biodiesel?

Can You Mix HVO And Diesel?

What Is Availability Of HVO Fuel Like?

How Can HVO Fuel Help Me?

Premium Diesel

Diesel Fuel History

The HVO Difference

What HVO Is Made From

Any Downsides?

Contact

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