Shell brings environmentally friendly diesel: revolution for Austria's streets!

Shell brings environmentally friendly diesel: revolution for Austria's streets!

Shell has taken a significant step towards sustainable energy today by introducing the alternative fuel HVO100, known as Shell Renewable Diesel, at three petrol stations. This diesel is made from used dietary oils as well as biogenic waste and residues and represents an environmentally friendly option to decarbonize the transport sector. The introduction of this fuel is part of the efforts to comply with legal emission regulations and to achieve the climate goals. 5min.at reports that the fuel can be used in diesel vehicles with the appropriate manufacturer approval and the European standard En15940 for paraffin diesel fuel fulfills.

Shell Renewable Diesel promises a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90 % compared to conventional fossil fuels. In addition, the fuel generates significantly fewer local emissions such as nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides and fine dust, which contributes to combating air pollution. The first three petrol stations where HVO100 is available are located in Wörgl, Hürm and Schwechat. Further locations are to be opened in the coming months.

renewable alternatives in the transport sector

The developments at Shell are part of a wider trend in the energy industry. With its Renewable Diesel, Varo Energy also offers a CO2 reduced alternative to conventional diesel, which is particularly suitable for road traffic and inland navigation. According to VARO Energy, this fuel enables existing brisk without any performance. made.

The Renewable Diesel from Varo, similar to that of Shell, reduces CO2 emissions by up to 90 % and can be used as pure fabric and mixed with conventional diesel. This represents a practical solution for different sectors, including logistics, food retail and construction industry.

global expansion of renewable energies

The introduction of such sustainable fuels is done against the background of a global trend towards renewable energies, which has experienced an immense increase in capacity in recent years. According to the Weltergierat, about 80 % of global addition to renewable energies, which represents a doubling compared to 2010. Over 3,000 gigawatts (GW) are installed worldwide, which corresponds to more than a quarter of the global power generation capacities.

Although hydropower continues to dominate, especially in global power generation, the growth rates of wind and solar energy show a clear trend. The annual extension is around 300 GW. In order to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement, about 65 % of global electricity generation would have to come from renewable energies by 2030. The efforts of sustainable fuels such as HVO100 are therefore only part of a comprehensive approach to combat climate change.