The energy landscape is changing fast, with a clear focus on cleaner solutions to accelerate the journey to net zero emissions. South Gloucestershire based company, DTGen, are leading the way to cut emissions, without risking performance with HVO - a renewable fuel, made from 100% sustainable waste plant matter.
HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) is gaining popularity in the power generation industry thanks to its many advantages. Produced from vegetable oil treated with hydrogen to create a hydrocarbon fuel that is very similar to fossil diesel, HVO emits significantly fewer greenhouse gases than diesel, has a high energy density, and can be used as a drop-in fuel for existing diesel engines with no equipment modifications.
Whether you’re looking to take the first step towards net zero, working in a low emission zone or maximising your corporate social responsibility credentials, if you're looking to improve your sustainability credentials, then you should be considering the switch to HVO as part of your strategy.
Transitioning from diesel to HVO for emergency generators is a positive step towards reducing carbon emissions, and has huge environmental benefits:
- 90% less greenhouse gasses / CO2
- 33% less particulate matter
- 24% less carbon monoxide
- 9% less nitrous oxide
By replacing 1,000 litres of red diesel with HVO, you can contribute to a carbon saving of approximately 240kg.
HVO is a low-emission, fossil-free fuel that provides superior performance compared to first-generation biodiesel and fossil diesel, with a 90% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and fewer toxic pollutants.
When HVO is burned, the carbon originally pulled from the atmosphere during plant growth is released again, so there is no net change to carbon levels in the atmosphere.
If you’re responsible for managing a standby or emergency power generator, HVO can offer an environmentally friendly alternative to red diesel. We’re already supporting many customers to decarbonise on their jo urney to net zero by making the switch to HVO for generator assets.
If you’d like to find out more and discuss your fuel management requirements, please contact fuel@dtgen.co.uk
