Because renewable diesel can be produced from raw materials (also known as feedstock) such as crop residues, wood and sawdust, animal fats, used cooking oil, vegetable oil, fish fat and switchgrass, it qualifies as an advanced biofuel under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program, all while still meeting ASTM D975 spec for traditional petroleum diesel.
Renewable diesel significantly reduces emissions compared to fossil fuel-based diesel. More specifically, renewable diesel reduces:
- Lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 63% or more
- Particulate matter by more than 40%
- Carbon monoxide by more than 25%
- Total hydrocarbons by more than 20%
- Nitrogen oxides (NOx) by 10%
Additional Features and Benefits
- Fully compatible with all diesel engines, higher cetane level for better performance, lower aromatics for improved public health, and excellent cloud point for cold weather use
- Drop-in product that does not require modifications for tanks or vehicles
- Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) approved
- Higher quality fuel resulting in less maintenance-related issues
- Cleaner burning
