HVO100: A Viable Diesel Alternative for Carbon Emission Reduction

Electrification of the transport sector is progressing slowly, leading to increased interest in alternative fuels as a strategy for companies to lower fossil carbon dioxide emissions. The transition to a climate-neutral transportation system presents a significant challenge, given the sector's substantial greenhouse gas contributions and society's dependence on its operations. Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils, or HVO100, is a prominent alternative fuel. Daniel Granquist, Business Developer for HVO100 at Preem, observes that public awareness of such solutions remains limited despite their necessity. Preem, Sweden's first HVO100 producer, supplies its Preem Redefine HVO100 to sectors such as trucking, offering it as a direct replacement for traditional diesel. Granquist explains that HVO100 shares the same molecular structure as conventional diesel, ensuring compatibility with most new and many older diesel vehicles without requiring modifications. Vehicle owners can confirm compatibility by looking for an "XTL" label near the fuel cap. Drivers can seamlessly alternate between HVO100 and traditional diesel. This fuel is derived from renewable resources, including vegetable oils, animal fats, and by-products from the paper pulp industry. Manufactured at Preem's Gothenburg refinery, the product has earned the Swan label, a certification confirming it is not produced using palm oil.