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RTÉ News
12-08-2025
- Automotive
- RTÉ News
Certa expands to 25 HVO sites as demand for renewable fuel soars
Certa, which is part of DCC, is expanding to 25 HVO fuel sites across Ireland as it responds to demand from diesel drivers who are choosing the renewable fuel to reduce their carbon emissions. Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is produced from waste plant matter and can be used as a direct replacement for diesel without any need for engine modifications to help motorists lower their carbon emissions by up to 90%. The fuel is distinguished by a pink nozzle to stand out from the traditional black diesel and green petrol nozzles at fuel stations. Certa noted that demand for HVO is being driven by diesel drivers who want to "go green" but who have put off switching to an electric vehicle for a variety of reasons. These reasons include the cost of buying an EV, the lack of charging infrastructure across the country, and not having their own driveway or off-street parking where they can install a home charger. Certa's new HVO fuel site in Portlaoise, which opens to the public this week, is the 25th such site to open over the past 18 months across 17 counties. The company opened the country's first fully fledged HVO fuel station in Liffey Valley in Dublin in late 2023 at a cost of €1m. 15 of the 25 HVO fuel sites that Certa currently operates have opened over the past eight months and the company has plans to open five more HVO fuel sites over the coming months. Orla Stevens, Managing Director at Certa Ireland, said the company continues to lead the way in making HVO more widely available to motorists across Ireland. "Our goal is to make it easy for motorists to transition to HVO as a renewable alternative to diesel to help them to lower their carbon emissions," she said. Ms Stevens noted that diesel and petrol cars accounts for 84% of the cars on Irish roads, while 17% of all new cars sold in Ireland so far this year were diesel. "The demand for HVO has grown as we have opened each new HVO fuel site across our network and our plan is to complete the upgrading of our entire network into next year as we continue our journey towards a net zero future," she stated. The Certa and Emo forecourts selling HVO include Liffey Valley, Finglas (Clearwater), Dundrum, Clarehall, Tallaght and Greenogue in Dublin; Lee Tunnel in Cork, Corofin in Co Clare, Letterkenny in Co Donegal, Ballinasloe in Co Galway, Maynooth in Co Kildare, Killarney in Co Kerry, Portlaoise in Co Laois, Moyne in Co Longford, Dundalk in Co Louth, Ballyhaunis in Co Mayo, Trim in Co Meath, Kilcormac in Co Offaly, Clonmel in Co Tipperary, Waterford city, Athlone and Mullingar in Co Westmeath, and Castlebridge, Gorey and Wexford town in Co Wexford.
Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
LG Chem and Enilive begin construction on fuel plant in South Korea
LG Chem and Enilive, a subsidiary of Eni, have commenced construction on South Korea's reportedly inaugural hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility. The plant is located within LG Chem's Daesan Chemical Complex in Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do, approximately 80km south-west of capital Seoul. The joint venture, LG-Eni BioRefining, is overseeing the project, which aims for completion by 2027. Upon completion, the facility will process around 400,000 tons (t) of renewable bio-feedstock annually. The demand for HVO and SAF is anticipated to increase due to global renewable fuel mandates. The fuels are produced by hydrogenating sustainable vegetable oils such as used cooking oil and other waste residues, using Ecofining technology developed by Eni in collaboration with Honeywell UOP. Compared to traditional fossil fuels, HVO and SAF significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the entire product value chain. LG Chem CEO Shin Hak-cheol said: 'LG Chem is transforming its portfolio to build a low-carbon foundation that ensures both a progressively more sustainable growth and profitability. 'By advancing innovation in renewable fuels and biobased feedstocks like HVO, we aim to strengthen our global competitiveness and meet our customers' evolving needs efficiently.' The establishment of this facility marks a significant move for LG Chem in the renewable energy sector. By integrating HVO into its supply chain, the company aims to broaden its range of International Sustainability and Carbon Certification PLUS-certified products. These products target applications in various sectors, including acrylonitrile butadiene styrene for electronics and cars, ethylene-vinyl acetate for sporting goods, and superabsorbent polymers for hygiene products. Enilive CEO Stefano Ballista said: 'The Seosan biorefinery breaking ground reaffirms Enilive's strategy in offering increasingly sustainable products and our company's position as a leader in biofuels production. 'Together with the plants that are already operational in Italy and in the US, and with new biorefining plants under construction in Italy and Malaysia, the upcoming biorefining plant in Daesan will contribute to reach our 2030 target to increase our biorefining capacity to over five million tons per year, with the potential to produce more than two million tons per year of SAF.' "LG Chem and Enilive begin construction on fuel plant in South Korea" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Korea Herald
04-08-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
LG Chem begins construction of Korea's first 'green diesel' plant
LG Chem has begun construction on Korea's first hydrotreated vegetable oil production facility, furthering the company's strategy to bring the supply of eco-friendly raw materials in-house amid rising global demand for sustainable alternatives. The company announced Monday that construction has started on the HVO plant in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province. Once completed in 2027, the facility is expected to produce 300,000 tons of HVO annually. HVO, sometimes called green diesel, is produced by using hydrogen to break down vegetable oils, particularly used cooking oil, into smaller molecules. The concept is similar to biodiesel but the different chemistry of the resulting fuel means it is more stable and performs better at low temperatures. While HVO has around 10 percent lower energy density than petroleum diesel, its proponents claim it can reduce carbon emissions by up to 90 percent. It is used in various applications, including sustainable aviation fuel, car fuel and bio-naphtha — a versatile feedstock in the chemical industry. LG Chem plans to utilize HVO not only for biofuel production but also to expand its eco-friendly plastics business, which it sees as a core driver of future growth. The company aims to convert bio-naphtha into high-performance plastics used in home appliances, automobiles, sporting goods and hygiene products. 'LG Chem is transforming its business portfolio toward low-carbon models, aiming for both sustainable growth and improved profitability,' said LG Chem CEO Shin Hak-cheol. 'We will continue to drive technological innovation and commercialization in eco-friendly fuel and bio-resources, including HVO, to strengthen our global competitiveness and respond proactively to customer demand.' The Seosan facility is being developed through a 50:50 joint venture with Italian energy firm Eni, which currently produces 2 million tons of HVO annually at its facilities in Italy and has an extensive global supply network. An LG Chem official said the new facility will provide the company with more affordable access to bio-based feedstocks for its chemical manufacturing operations, which until now have largely relied on imports from global suppliers. Competition to secure sustainable raw materials is intensifying worldwide, as companies seek to meet growing customer expectations and regulatory requirements. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global HVO market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of around 8.2 percent, expanding from approximately $21.36 billion in 2025 to $36.86 billion by 2032.
Agriland
31-07-2025
- Business
- Agriland
Certa renews fuel sponsorship for Ploughing Championships
The National Ploughing Association (NPA) has confirmed that Certa are again the official fuel sponsor for this year's National Ploughing Championships. Certa will supply all of the event fuel requirements for the three-day event which takes place in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly from September 16-18. This will include fuelling all the generators for powering the site and the lighting towers from the main site. Speaking ahead of this year's National Ploughing Championship, Anna May McHugh NPA aanaging director expressed her enthusiasm for the continued partnership. 'We're delighted to welcome Certa back as our official fuel partner for Ploughing 2025. "It's fantastic to have their support again, particularly with the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a sustainable diesel that aligns with our commitment to greener practices," she said. Certa added that it is delighted to be the official fuel supplier for one of Europe's largest outdoor agricultural events. 'With its blend of tradition, skill, innovation and community, the National Ploughing Championship is a celebration of Ireland's rural heart. "As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, we're helping to reduce its carbon footprint through the use of HVO. This renewable fuel helps to cut carbon emissions by up to 90%," Orla Stevens, Certa managing director, said. Throughout the event, Certa will also be showcasing a range of energy solutions for customers, including solar, HVO, lubricants, and other liquid fuels.
BBC News
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Vegetable oil fuel is a 'risk worth taking', says council
A council which cannot afford to switch its vehicles to electric says it will now "risk" a move to vegetable oil move by Swindon Borough Council will cut emissions by 80% but will add £150,000 to its annual fuel council predict that the efficiency of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) will balance out the extra Watts, the council's cabinet member for the environment and transport, said the authority hoped the move would be as "cost neutral as possible" but it remained a "risk" as they were "quite new at this". Swindon Borough Council invested in a new fleet of diesel vehicles in 2023. Mr Watts said because of this investment and because of the up-front costs the council is "not in a position to invest in electric vehicles".He said there will come a time when the council has to look at moving to electric and at that time "we'll have to look at the maths and the business plan".Despite HVO adding an additional £150,000 to the council's fuel bill Mr Watts said making the move may not be an "expensive stop-gap".Adding vegetable based fuels "burn cleaner and are more efficient" meaning vehicles may not have to refuel or be repaired as often. 'Risk' of switch The borough council has been looking at other local authorities who have already made the transition to Watts said: "We're [local authorities] all quite new at this so there is a risk that we take when we make these sorts of decisions but at the moment I think its worth us going ahead."It gets us someway towards meeting our [net zero emission] targets and hopefully we'll have a cost neutral solution." The Labour-run council said it wanted to be judged by the electorate on its progress towards making Swindon a greener Watts added: "What we're hoping is that with the fuel being more efficient, we use less of it and that its more efficient in terms of servicing and breakdowns therefore it could become an investment, our vehicles will last longer. "Year on year we're hoping this will be cost neutral".
