Renewable Diesel, A More Efficient And Environmentally Friendly Fuel, Begins To Gain Traction Worldwide

Renewable Diesel Is The Fastest Growing Fuel In The World. Understand Its Difference From Biodiesel And Benefits To The Environment

The world is changing, and diesel must adapt to contain climate change and protect the environment. With this in mind, renewable diesel fuel has been gaining significant traction in the U.S., Canada, and other parts of the globe.  

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It is an effort by the sector to reduce carbon emissions in the atmosphere and contribute to the environment. For this reason, the development of the fuel is essential. 

Renewable diesel is a type of biodiesel, produced through various processes such as hydrotreatment, gasification, pyrolysis, and other thermochemical and biochemical technologies. Renewable diesel is very similar to crude diesel, allowing for blending or complete substitution. This fuel differs from biodiesel due to its distinct manufacturing process. 

Specialist Ricardo Cunha gave an interview to Petrobras last year, where he spoke more about renewable diesel: “Renewable diesel is produced using vegetable oil or animal fats, through a more modern method than the one used for current biodiesel,” he said. 

Ricardo highlights that renewable diesel brings significant contributions to the environment. He notes that the reduction is about 15% in greenhouse gas emissions compared to biodiesel. When compared to mineral diesel, the difference is 70%. 

Benefits Of Renewable Diesel

Furthermore, renewable diesel is more efficient. “Its adoption, following global standards of quality and efficiency, will certainly generate financial and quality benefits for consumers and for the automotive segment, improving the performance and durability of engines, and for society as a whole, with a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.” Ricardo emphasizes. 

In the United States, the major driver for the growth and development of renewable diesel technology is California. The state provides credits for the use of low-carbon fuel. Other states already have similar policies while increasing the number of states willing to implement the incentive.  

As a result, the expectation is that renewable diesel production in the country will rise significantly in the coming years. Archer Daniels Midland, AMD, one of the largest grain processors in the United States, believes that production will increase by 2 to 3 billion gallons in the U.S. over the next three years. With the increase in renewable diesel projects, the supply of raw materials may become an issue. Therefore, the use of canola is viewed as promising in the U.S.