reducing CO2 with renewable diesel

Pressure on the Dutch agricultural sector to reduce emissions continues to mount. In addition to the nitrogen crisis, CO₂ reduction plays an increasingly important role in policy, supply chains, and financing. At the same time, the sector remains highly dependent on diesel-powered machinery. For many applications, alternatives such as electrification are still limited in availability.

In that context, attention to renewable diesel, also known as HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), is growing. A CO₂_2-a reduction solution that can be used in existing machines without modifications.

Immediately usable in existing agricultural machinery
An important characteristic of HVO is that it is a so-called drop in is fuel. This means that it can be used without technical modifications in almost all common diesel engines, such as those found in tractors, combines, excavators, and other mobile machinery. Blending with conventional diesel also poses no problem.

This makes it possible to switch to HVO relatively easily. Without investments in new equipment or modifications to fuel systems. And emissions can be immediately reduced for companies aiming for CO₂ reduction, without operational impact.

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Lower CO₂ emissions across the entire chain
Renewable diesel is produced from waste and residue streams, such as used oils and fats. As a result, emissions across the entire chain – from production to use – are significantly lower than with fossil diesel. And the CO₂ reduction can amount to approximately 90%, depending on the raw materials used and the production method.

Limited but relevant contribution to nitrogen reduction
Various field measurements show that the use of HVO can lead to lower emissions of NOx, particulate matter, and hydrocarbons, among others, compared to fossil diesel. The reductions are limited compared to the total nitrogen target, but can contribute locally to cleaner operation of machinery.

Alternative to electrification in the short term
The electrification of agricultural machinery is under development but still has limitations. Especially for heavier applications and peak load moments, diesel remains dominant for the time being.

HVO100, where the 100 indicates that it is 100% HVO and not a mixture with conventional diesel, can therefore be seen as a practical intermediate step. It offers direct emission reduction without relying on new technologies or large-scale investments.

Increasing role in sustainability policy
In view of stricter regulations and increasing pressure from the supply chain, agricultural entrepreneurs are seeking ways to demonstrate sustainability. The use of renewable diesel can play a role in this, for example by making CO₂ reduction transparent through certificates or reports.

With this, HVO appears to be positioning itself as one of the few solutions that are widely applicable within existing agricultural practice in the short term.

Neste MY HVO100: immediately deployable at any location
As Official distributor of Neste MY Renewable Diesel you’ll OK Oil Plant HVO100 of proven high quality, produced from 100% renewable raw materials and suitable for virtually all diesel applications in agriculture.

Thanks to a finely meshed distribution network with its own depots, tankers, and regional coverage, OK Oliecentrale can deliver Neste MY renewable diesel directly to the site. In doing so, it combines high-quality fuel with practical applicability: immediately start reducing CO₂ emissions and local emissions, while machinery and operations continue to function unchanged.

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