Nippon Gases UKI and Suttons Tankers have started a three-month Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) trial, aiming to reduce carbon emissions within Nippon Gases’ logistics operations.
The first month has already resulted in an emission reduction of 87 tonnes.
Last year, Suttons Tankers trialled HVO fuel across a selection of its fleet, achieving an 80% reduction in carbon emissions. Both companies are now working together to understand the potential benefits of HVO in their operations.
HVO is a renewable fuel made from used cooking oil and waste feedstocks, offering up to 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared with traditional diesel.
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