Producing hydrotreated vegetable oil as an end product
With companies worldwide having to reduce their carbon emissions to reach net-zero targets, sustainability and renewable energy are high on most agendas right now. But the problem most businesses are facing is how and what low-carbon alternatives to switch to.
One such alternative is hydrotreated vegetable oil, or HVO, as it’s known.
What is HVO and what are the benefits?
Hydrotreated vegetable oil is a low-carbon diesel made from:
- Used cooking oil
- Residue animal fats from food processing
- Tall oil
- Non-food grade crops
HVO is considered a ‘paraffinic fuel’ and has almost zero sulfur or aromatic content. HVO can cut carbon emissions by up to 90%.
It’s also fully interchangeable with conventional diesel, so you can mix it at any percentage without damaging engines or machinery.