HVO: Renewable Diesel
for your Business.
Reduce your carbon emissions by up to 90%!
Get in touch!
What is HVO?
Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) is a low-carbon biofuel that works as a direct replacement for regular diesel. It is a high-quality renewable diesel produced from treating waste plant-matter with hydrogen, which means it does not release any additional carbon emissions into the atmosphere.
HVO emits up to 90% less carbon emissions when compared to conventional diesel, while also providing multiple extra benefits including lower NOx emissions, biodegradability, longer shelf-life, and being fossil-free.
Who is using HVO?
Veon Forestry
Dublin Airport
John Sisk & Sons.
Dublin Port Co.
GMC Utilities
Connaught GAA
The Sustainable Business Solution
Irish businesses of all sizes are discovering the benefits of adapting HVO as an alternative to regular diesel. Companies in sectors including construction, haulage, logistics, transport, and tech are now benefiting from using HVO in their vehicles, generators, and engines. Many of our clients are using HVO as a key tool for meeting their emissions reduction targets and future-proofing their business and equipment.
HVO is safe to mix with regular diesel at any volume, so there is no need to throw away existing supplies of diesel your company has or make any changes to existing equipment. It is 100% interchangeable with regular diesel. So you can get started with HVO right away.
Second Generation Biofuel
HVO is a second generation biofuel made from waste plant matter such as vegetable oil and fats. Unlike conventional biodiesel, hydrogen is used as a catalyst instead of methanol, which makes HVO a cleaner burning fuel. It is an ethically sourced fuel with ISCC verification.
This clean burning biofuel is fossil-free, renewable, and suitable as a fuel for medium and heavy engines in all kinds of commercial equipment. HVO is quickly becoming the go-to alternative fuel for businesses looking to reduce the environmental impact of their reliance on fossil fuels.
ISCC Accreditation
Certa HVO is accredited by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification, reflecting our ongoing commitment to sustainable energy solutions and reducing the carbon footprint across the supply chain.
We provide certification for every litre of HVO we supply, giving you verifiable proof that your fuel consumption contributes to a more sustainable future.
Low Carbon. High Performance.
With HVO there is no compromise in range or power when compared to regular diesel. It provides reduced carbon emissions with the same power you’re used to! Whereas some types of biofuels cannot deliver the same energy, HVO biofuel often performs surprisingly well. Virtually the same as conventional diesel.
At Certa, we’ve been fuelling our trucks with HVO since 2022 and have experienced a massive reduction in our fleet-related carbon footprint with no compromise in our capacity or vehicles performance.
Fuelling Growth. Sustaining Our Future.
FAQs
HVO fuel is one of the cleanest fuels on the market. It’s a second-generation, synthetic, advanced renewable diesel alternative that eliminates up to 90% of net CO2 and significantly reduces nitrogen oxide (NOx), particulate matter (PM) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions.
As a paraffinic, renewable fuel, HVO can be used as a drop-in alternative to fossil diesel, meeting EN 15940 standards and Fuel Quality Directive 2009/30/EC Annex II. There’s no need to modify existing infrastructure – you can simply top up and go.
When it comes to HVO fuel price, Certa can supply the renewable diesel to businesses across the Ireland at a competitive rate, within a short time after purchase. In terms of price per litre, HVO fuel does have a premium over regular diesel, however, it offers up to 90% reduced net CO2 emissions without the cost of changing hardware.
Get in touch with Laura Byrne, Head of Sustainable Fuels on 0858072040 for an HVO fuel quote to start reducing your greenhouse gas emissions today.
Hydrotreating vegetable oils is a modern way to produce high-quality diesel fuels from completely renewable materials which can be regrown when stock is needed. The crops that are used to produce HVO fuel bypass damage to the environment, the natural ecosystem and the drive for global deforestation.
Advanced second-generation fuels, also known as advanced renewable fuels, have been designed to combat the operational and performance inadequacies of conventional fuels and earlier generation biofuels:
Maintain or enhance the net CO2 emission profile of conventional biofuels
Ensure end-use quality compared to current sulphur-free fossil fuels
Compatible with existing fuelling infrastructure
Backward and forward compatibility with vehicle and plant technology
Refuse to react with water and won’t be “eaten” by bugs
Meet bio content requirements with no FAME content
Remain mobile and filterable down to low temperatures
Provide the best environmental credentials available from a liquid fuel
Meet or exceed the lubricity requirements of the major diesel performance specifications EN 590 and ASTM D975
Maintain compatibility with fossil diesel and supply chain
Improve emission profile from E590 optimised engines and provides a platform for further development of C.N. engines
HVO fuel offers the best overall coverage between environmental, operational and performance parameters. It provides the best platform to build a legislative compliant NRMM and MCP fleet.
HVO fuel is perfectly suited to a wide range of industries as an alternative to diesel, such as construction, rail, events and public transport. It’s commonly used in:
- Portable generators
- Commercial boilers
- Agricultural tractors and machinery
- Boasts and vessels operating within inland waterways
- Construction equipment and machinery
- Industrial trucks and tankers
- A handful of events and Irish festivals, including Bloom, National Ploughing Championships, and Electric Picnic have already made the move to HVO fuel to power their portable generators and transportation.
Yes! HVO can be used as a direct replacement for kerosene heating oil with no requirement to modify your home heating system, boiler, or oil tank. However, in some cases, it may be recommended to empty your tank before mixing with HVO to ensure no impurities.
While you can use HVO as a direct replacement for kerosene heating oil, you can also blend both HVO and kerosene together.
We’re thrilled to introduce our new hybrid heating solution just in time for winter! This revolutionary new fuel is a blend of 80% Kerosene and 20% hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).
This offers you and your home a simple, drop-in replacement for your regular kerosene heating oil that doesn’t require any adjustments to your boiler and heating system.
EcoMax provides up to 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions when compared to regular heating oil!
This cleaner hybrid fuel is designed to give optimal levels of heat to your home while significantly reducing your home’s carbon footprint.
Our regular high-quality Kerosene has been combined with HVO at the ratio of 80:20. HVO is being adapted successfully by businesses and motorists alike who are making the switch to the biofuel as a cleaner and greener fuel solution.
Now for the first time, you can use HVO as part of your home energy mix. HVO is a fossil-free fuel made from waste plant matter which produces up to 90% less emissions when compared to conventional diesel. Find out more and order EcoMax here.
There are many benefits of using Crown HVO fuel, including operational and environmental factors. These include:
- Reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%
- Meets EN 15940:2016 specifications
- Improve your corporate and social responsibility with Certa HVO fuel
- Extended 10-year storage lifespan with a reduced need for regular testing
- A renewable, sustainable replacement for regular diesel and gas oil
- All deliveries are carbon offset – at no extra cost to you
- Year-round performance
- Tested and tried product; it’s clean, safe and endorsed by a wide range of OEMs
- Excellent cold-weather performance
- Zero FAME, sulphur and fossil content
- Free from aromatics, sulphur and metals
- Reduced particulate production during combustion reduces the ageing of engine oils
- Cleaner and greener air
- Fully biodegradable, sustainable and non-toxic
Yes, absolutely! The similarities between mineral diesel and HVO mean that it can be used as a drop-in alternative in most cases. But it’s always best to check with your engine manufacturer first.
HVO fuel has OEM approvals from a wide range of manufacturers for a wide range of diesel engines. An OEM approval means that the fuel can be used with no risk of voiding the warranty of the vehicle or machinery.
Please consult the below list of manufacturers that have approved the use of HVO fuel in their engines to see if your hardware is covered. If your engine manufacturer is not included, give us a call and we will be able to contact the provider to determine whether your engine can use HVO. Many vehicle handbooks are now outdated so may not include HVO approvals yet, but it’s likely you can use HVO without any issues.
- Passenger car manufacturers approving the use of HVO fuel:
- Citroën
- DS Automobiles
- Ford (for it’s Transit van)
- Mercedes-Benz
- Peugeot
- Renault
- Volvo
Heavy-duty road vehicle manufacturers approving the use of HVO fuel:
- Mercedes-Benz
- DAF
- Iveco
- MAN
- Renault
- Scania
- Volvo Trucks
Non-road vehicle manufacturers approving the use of HVO fuel:
- AGCO
- Caterpillar
- John Deere
- Scania
- Steyr
Diesel engine manufacturers approving the use of HVO fuel:
- Daimler
- Deutz
- FPT
- ISUZU
- MTU
- Perkins
- Scania
- Volvo Penta
HVO fuel has OEM approvals from a wide range of manufacturers for a wide range of diesel engines. An OEM approval means that the fuel can be used with no risk of voiding the warranty of the vehicle or machinery.
Please consult the below list of manufacturers that have approved the use of HVO fuel in their engines to see if your hardware is covered. If your engine manufacturer is not included, give us a call and we will be able to contact the provider to determine whether your engine can use HVO. Many vehicle handbooks are now outdated so may not include HVO approvals yet, but it’s likely you can use HVO without any issues.
- Passenger car manufacturers approving the use of HVO fuel:
- Citroën
- DS Automobiles
- Ford (for it’s Transit van)
- Mercedes-Benz
- Peugeot
- Renault
- Volvo
Heavy-duty road vehicle manufacturers approving the use of HVO fuel:
- Mercedes-Benz
- DAF
- Iveco
- MAN
- Renault
- Scania
- Volvo Trucks
Non-road vehicle manufacturers approving the use of HVO fuel:
- AGCO
- Caterpillar
- John Deere
- Scania
- Steyr
Diesel engine manufacturers approving the use of HVO fuel:
- Daimler
- Deutz
- FPT
- ISUZU
- MTU
- Perkins
- Scania
- Volvo Penta
Where can I learn
more about HVO?
