UniBarge uses HVO100 as fuel on some of its inland barges. This reduces the ecological impact of our operations and enables us to sail more sustainably. This fuel benefits both the climate and the environment, and helps us operate our inland barges more cleanly and efficiently.
HVO100 is a renewable diesel fuel that significantly reduces CO₂ emissions compared to fossil diesel. HVO stands for hydrotreated vegetable oil, which refers to the production process that converts vegetable oils and waste materials, such as used frying fat, into fuel. A special process involving hydrogen removes oxygen molecules from the oils, giving HVO100 a chemical structure very similar to that of conventional diesel.
HVO100 can be used in existing diesel engines without any modifications, either in pure form or mixed with conventional diesel. Using HVO100 can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%, so this fuel is an environmentally friendly and sustainable choice.
HVO100 is a fully renewable diesel fuel produced from various waste and residual materials. During the production process, hydrogen is added to remove oxygen molecules in the fatty acids of this waste material, resulting in a renewable fuel with a chemical composition very similar to fossil diesel. Thanks to this advanced technology, different types of oils and fats can be used as raw material, ensuring that the quality of HVO100 is always consistently high. HVO100 can be used directly in any diesel engine, and mixed with traditional diesel fuel as desired.
