With Renewable Diesel, we are providing the fuel Californians are asking for. Better for engines due to its higher cetane levels, Renewable Diesel also reduces SO2 and NOx emissions as well as life-cycle carbon. We continue to provide the highest quality fuels to our customers.
What are Renewable Fuels?
Renewable fuels are made from renewable resources – used cooking oils, fats, greases, vegetable oils, grains and sugars – that can be replenished. Examples include renewable diesel, ethanol, and biodiesel.
Types of Diesel:
Renewable Diesel v. Biodiesel v. CARB Diesel*
Renewable Diesel is a non-petroleum hydrocarbon fuel, produced from renewable feedstocks – fats and vegetable oils – by refining them through a hydrotreater. It is a very high-quality, fully refined diesel that is physically and chemically very similar to conventional diesel. It can be blended with conventional diesel or used as a drop-in fuel (conforming with ASTM D975), a complete replacement for conventional diesel.
Biodiesel is a non-hydrocarbon fuel produced from renewable feedstocks – fats and vegetable oils – by reacting them with methanol. It cannot be used as a replacement for conventional diesel, as it must be blended with conventional or renewable diesel and requires special handling.
CARB is a conventional, petroleum-based hydrocarbon fuel produced from fossil fuels, a nonrenewable natural resource.
- Renewable diesel, biodiesel and CARB diesel are all approved for use in California by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
Quick Renewable Diesel Facts
Lower Carbon Footprint
Renewable diesel is made from low carbon intensity renewable feedstocks and has a lower carbon footprint than conventional diesel fuels. It meets the Low Carbon Fuel Standard established by the California Air Resource Board (CARB).
High Performance
With higher energy density, drivers get more bang for their buck. Renewable diesel is an engineered molecule with controlled size and properties, so engines can burn it completely, generating more power per cycle.
Simple Switch
Renewable diesel is a “drop in” fuel with no blending limit. Fully compatible with all diesel engines, drivers can seamlessly switch between CARB diesel and renewable diesel without any engine modifications. Conforms with ASTM D975.
More Efficient Engine
With a significantly higher cetane than CARB diesel or Biodiesel, Renewable diesel is a premium diesel that allows engines to burn the fuel better than regular diesel, improving performance.
Quieter Start & Running
The higher cetane also leads to enhanced engine combustion for a better burning fuel. This means a smoother-running, quieter engine, as well as a rapid cold start for better cold-weather performance.