HVO: Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

HVO, or Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, is a synthetic diesel that has been made from feedstock and is classed as a paraffinic diesel fuel. It is fossil-fuel-free and is often seen as a good alternative to traditional diesel fuel. It is a low-carbon fuel solution that is produced by treating waste plant matter using hydrogen, and this prevents the release of carbon into the atmosphere. HVO is a biofuel, made from renewable plant waste, and this makes it more stable and more effective than many other fuel sources, as well as one of the cleanest fuels available today. 

If you’re using vehicles for business, you probably already know that HVO is a cost-effective fuel solution that enables you to do your bit for the environment as well as being a practical choice. Switching will mean that you immediately reduce your carbon footprint, reducing emissions of nitrogen oxide (NOx), particulate matter (PM) and carbon monoxide by up to 90%, and you won’t need to adapt your existing vehicles or machinery. HVO is made using hydrogen instead of methanol as a catalyst, and this makes HVO cleaner to burn and longer lasting, it’s also easy to store and has a shelf life of up to ten years. 

Did you know that you can mix HVO with regular diesel? This means that you can use up any diesel you have stored and you will not need to make modifications to your vehicles to make the switch. HVO is an ideal fuel solution for use across the construction industry, in agriculture and in transportation, and can also be used to fuel boats, generators and heavy machinery. 

Using hydrogenated vegetable oils as fuel is a process that can be kinder to the environment than extracting fossil fuels from the ground, enabling manufacturers to produce high-quality fuel from renewable sources. It uses crops that are fast-growing and easily renewed, and this helps reduce damage to the ecosystem. We must ensure that the sources we use do not contribute to wide-scale deforestation, and this is a way that fuel companies can take responsibility for their impact on the planet. HVO is a second-generation fuel, meaning that it is an advanced biofuel made from vegetable crops that are designated as non-food biomass. Second-generation fuels may also be made from animal fats and waste cooking oils. This makes them a much more sustainable option than many other fuels on the market today. 

When you’re using vehicles and machinery in your business, it is essential to consider the impact on the planet and to seek out the most sustainable options for fuel. Here at East Cork Oil, we know the fuel industry inside out and we will be happy to help you to understand the environmental impact of the different fuels available to you, as well as the way these options can work for you and your business. We pride ourselves on offering excellent customer service and we will ensure that we find the best solutions for you, to suit your unique situation. 

We use a network of distributors across Ireland to distribute fuel directly to the businesses and homes that need it, and we supply a wide range of fuels including marine diesel, SFGO, petrol and home heating oil. We take the time to understand our customers and we offer payment plans and schedules that ensure you will never run out of the fuel you need. Simply give our friendly team a call today or enquire online to find out more about how we can save you money and time by taking care of all your fuelling needs.

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