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UK investigating fraud claims around green fuel HVO diesel

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The UK government is investigating a fast-growing "green fuel" called HVO diesel amid claims of significant fraud, the BBC has learned. HVO is increasingly popular as a transport fuel and for powering music festivals and its backers say it can curb carbon emissions by up to 90% as it can be made from waste materials like used cooking oil.

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"Renewable Diesel" Sold by Oil Majors Most Likely Contains Fraudulent Palm Oil — Study - CleanTechnica

Study shows major irregularities in the reported consumption of palm residues used in renewable diesel (HVO) being sold by oil majors A key ingredient for the ‘renewable diesel’ sold in Europe is likely fraudulent, a new T&E study shows. Nearly twice as much palm oil mill effluent (POME), a residue of palm ... [continued] The post “Renewable Diesel” Sold by Oil Majors Most Likely Contains Fraudulent Palm Oil — Study appeared first on CleanTechni…

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UK investigating fraud claims around green fuel HVO diesel

The BBC finds evidence of fraud in the production of a "green" diesel meant to cut emissions.

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transportnews.co.uk

Is Fraud Undermining Sustainability Of HVO?

Serious concerns have been raised over the green credentials of HVO fuel, writes Chris Tindall, after a study found a key ingredient for the renewable diesel is likely fraudulent. Non-governmental organisation Transport & Environment (T&E) said nearly twice as much palm oil mill effluent (POME) – a residue of palm oil production – was being blended into European biofuels than is available globally. HVO is seen as a key transition fuel for haulag…

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fueloilnews.co.uk

Industry reinforces commitment to genuine sustainability as BBC discusses HVO feedstock concerns

Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is increasingly used as a diesel alternative in the UK, with many companies adopting it for their delivery fleets. However, concerns have been raised about the sustainability of HVO, particularly regarding feedstock sources. A recent BBC article highlighted specific issues surrounding the inclusion of waste products from palm oil production—such as palm oil mill effluent (POME)—a feedstock considered high risk fo…

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HVO fuel market beset by fraud, report finds

A new report by Transport & Environment has found that a large proportion of the biofuels promoted by oil companies such as Shell and BP as a low-emission diesel alternatives are being fraudulently labelled as a waste residue from palm oil milling. Theoretically, the fact we can use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as a fuel is a remarkably convenient thing. It can be added straight to a diesel engine without modification, it produces lower emis…

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energynewsbeat.co

UK Investigates ‘Green Diesel’ Over Claims Of Fraudulent Relabeling Of Palm Oil

Research reveals EU biofuels use nearly twice the global supply of used palm oil, raising concerns about ‘green diesel’ and potential fraud in sourcing. The Department for Transport has launched an investigation into the environmental credentials of a fuel dubbed “green diesel”, a renewable diesel increasingly adopted by UK fleets. [emphasis, links added] According to a new report from Transport & Environment (T&E), HVO [Hydrotreated Vegetable …

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