Renewable Diesel
About Renewable Diesel
It is a type of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and is a next-generation biofuel. We aim to spread this fuel together with ITOCHU Corporation.
Features of Renewable Diesel
It is anticipated that renewable diesel will extend its use as a future generation renewable fuel, minimizing decarbonization costs and greatly contributing to a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the ground transportation field in the future.
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Feature
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Advantage
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No dust emissions |
Reduced NOx and PM, reduced environmental burden, and improvements in working environment
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Flash point above 70℃ |
Less dangerous, for safe handling and storage *class 2 petroleum
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Reduction of CO2 emissions |
Reduction of 70-90% in CO2 emissions *compared to life cycle assessment of light oil
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Flow point of -30℃ |
Can also be used in cold areas (compatible with light oil special grade 3)
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Storage stability |
Optimal for long-term storage and measures for business continuity plans |
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High cetane rating |
70+ high cetane rating improves start up performance
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High reliability |
Obtained International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) |
Applications
Intended mainly for use in cargo trucks and buses, etc. for transportation as a so-called "drop-in" fuel and allows use of existing vehicles and refueling facilities without any special modifications.
Examples of implementation
We are now working with other companies toward adoption of renewable diesel for convenience store delivery vehicles and operation of renewable diesel fuel bases for commercial trucks, marking a first for Japan. We also intend to adopt the fuel for racing generators used by TEAM IMPUL, which we support, and for tank trucks and passenger buses.
◆Aug. 31, 2022 Participation in Carbon Neutral Technology Development and Verification Project in Osaka Prefecture -Utilizing Renewable Diesel in Construction and Transport Fields,Towards the Osaka, Kansai,Japan Expo-
◆Jul. 27, 2022 ITOCHU ENEX Announces Supply of Renewable Diesel for Single-fuel Combustion in Ships in First for Japan — Launching this carbon neutrality initiative for marine transportation, the key to decarbonization —
◆Jul. 5, 2022 Japan’s First Passenger Bus That Runs on "Renewable Diesel" Made from Waste Oil, Etc. Introducing renewable diesel for passenger vehicles for the first time in Japan, aiming for a decarbonized society
◆Apr. 14, 2022 ITOCHU ENEX Announces the Use of Renewable Diesel for the Power Generation Equipment for Racing Used by TEAM IMPUL
◆Nov. 1, 2021 ITOCHU ENEX Announces Opening of Japan's First Permanent Renewable Diesel Refueling Station Project for improving convenience of renewable fuels in land transportation in Japan
◆May. 31, 2021 ITOCHU ENEX Announces Renewable Resource-Based Fuel Business in Land Transportation in Cooperation with NESTE Facilitating use of commercial delivery vehicles for the first time in Japan
Notes on use
- Do not mix renewable diesel with any other type of oil (Once a machine is filled with renewable diesel, it may no longer be refilled with any other fuel. The same goes for storage tanks and other containers.)
- Note that appropriate procedures, including contracts, are required in connection with the use.
- Responses when changing fuel differ based on the local government. Please contact the local authorities before starting or ending usage.
[Contact Information]
ITOCHU ENEX CO., LTD. Industrial Business Division
Tel: +81-3-4233-8084
