Orlen introduces HVO100 to the German market
HVO100 is a second generation biofuel produced from vegetable oils and waste from the food and catering industries, including used cooking oils. It allows you to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%. compared to its fossil counterpart. HVO100 can be used in place of traditional diesel fuel in most diesel vehicles, with no modification required. The introduction of HVO100 in Poland will be possible after the completion of ongoing legislative work regarding quality requirements, it was indicated.
“HVO100 fuel is available in two locations: in Boizenburg on the Elbe and in Achim near Bremen. In the near future, sales will be expanded to include additional stations in Germany. The company is also preparing to introduce HVO100 fuel to its offer in the Czech Republic, where it is also legally possible,” we read in the release.
Orlen is expanding its offer to include ecological fuels
In the wholesale segment in the Czech Republic, sales will start in the first quarter of 2025. HVO100 fuel will be distributed from the Paramo terminal in Pardubice, where preparations are currently underway. Sale of this fuel in the retail segment is also being considered.
“Similar legislative work is currently underway in Poland, the effect of which is to define quality requirements for HVO100 and cover it with full quality control conducted by the Trade Inspection. In Europe, this fuel can be refueled, among others, also in Finland, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden and Latvia“- we read further.
At the same time, the construction of an HVO production installation with a capacity of 300,000 is well advanced in Płock. tons of finished biocomponent per year. It will be adapted to process a wide range of lipid raw materials, including: rapeseed oil (RSO) and used frying oil (UCO), as well as their mixtures. The total investment cost is estimated at approximately PLN 600 million. The construction of infrastructure for the HEFA biocomponent for SAF aviation fuel is also planned at the production plant in Płock.
Orlen invests in sustainable development
“The launch of HVO100 sales is consistent with the strategic goal of the Orlen Group, the systematic development of the offer of sustainable fuels and the reduction of CO2 emissions” – summarized in the material.
The Orlen Group manages refineries in Poland, the Czech Republic and Lithuania, conducts retail operations in Central Europe, mining operations in Poland, Norway, Canada and Pakistan, and is also involved in energy production, including renewable energy sources and natural gas distribution. As part of the construction of a multi-energy concern, the company finalized the acquisitions of Energa, Grupa Lotos and PGNiG. Its consolidated sales revenues reached PLN 372.64 billion in 2023. The company has been listed on the WSE since 1999; is included in the WIG20 index.
