Researchers Probe Green Gasoline Market Amid Renewable Diesel Maturity

Researchers are exploring the market potential for 'green gasoline' as a renewable fuel alternative for the substantial number of gasoline-powered vehicles. This initiative contrasts with the established renewable diesel market. The IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute has launched a project, supported by the Swedish Transport Administration and scheduled to conclude in spring 2026, to evaluate the feasibility of renewable gasoline products. This project addresses the current absence of direct renewable fuel alternatives for the 45% of cars on Swedish roads running on gasoline (as of March 2025), unlike diesel vehicles which can already utilize options such as HVO100. According to Tobias Gustavsson Binder, a researcher at IVL, the methods for introducing and scaling up renewable gasoline production are currently unclear. Existing production primarily relies on components like ethanol and bionaphtha, which can only be blended in limited amounts with conventional gasoline. Although ethanol can be used at higher concentrations, this requires engine modifications. Other potential renewable gasoline components are still in the early stages of development and testing. In contrast, the renewable diesel market is more mature. HVO100, produced from sources such as vegetable oils and animal fats, provides a renewable option for businesses seeking to reduce emissions. Daniel Granquist, a business developer at Preem, noted that public awareness of HVO100 is still low, despite its compatibility with many diesel engines without modification, as indicated by an XTL label. Preem, the first company to produce HVO100 in Sweden, emphasizes that its Swan-labeled product is palm oil-free and derived from a variety of renewable raw materials and industrial residues.